I knew the band was going to be good when the guitar player warmed up by playing the clave _ the 3-2 percussive beat that underlies much of Latin music _ on his strings, added a few notes of jazz ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – These State Fair performers are bringing a beat so enchanting, you’ll have a hard time not busting a move. The drummers from Salsa Steel are bringing fun to Expo New Mexico.

It's the rhythm that grabs you. A tantalizing salsa beat that moves the feet and stirs the soul. Frenetic samba drums and shaking percussion meet ripping guitar and soulful vocals to create a truly ...

Think of Latin music’s big bands and you might recall Gloria Estefan’s Miami Sound Machine, Tito Puente or even television’s Ricky Ricardo and crew at the old Tropicana nightclub. Each helped pioneer ...

Sheila E. is one of the most important people in music; a pioneer and a living legend. The Queen of Percussion’s instrumental skillset is impressive, as it includes not only drumset but also timbales ...

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