Conga players perform on a tall, narrow, single-headed Cuban drum of African origin called the Tumbadora, or the Conga as it is internationally known. It is probably derived from the …

Jack Duncan's journey through the world of percussion and Afro-Cuban music is truly remarkable. It all started when he picked up the Conga drums at the age of 14, and from that point on, his …

In this article, we recognize a handful of many famous conga players for their popular beats in both modern music as well as great music from the past. Ray Barretto is one of the most …

See also Drummers, Conga (drum) Roger Meddows Taylor OBE (born 26 July 1949) is an English musician, songwriter and singer. He achieved international fame as the drummer and backing …

Grammy Award-winning percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo, aka “Mañenguito,” is revered in musical circles for his hand-drumming technique, blending Latin jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms, and his...

Conga players perform on a tall, narrow, single-headed Cuban drum of African origin called the Tumbadora, or the Conga as it is internationally known. It is probably derived from the …

Carlos Valdés Galán (November 4, 1926 – December 4, 2007), better known as Patato, was a Cuban conga player. [1] In 1954, he emigrated from La Habana to New York City where he …

Cándido became a renowned conga soloist as a member of both Billy Taylor and Stan Kenton’s bands, where he dazzled audiences with a pioneering three-conga setup he tuned to carry a …

Chesky Records proudly presents three of the world's greatest conga players Candido Camero, Carlos "Patato" Valdes and Giovanni Hidalgo in The Conga Kings, a breathtaking Latin jazz …

Apr 30, 2025 · Conga drums are an essential part of Latin music and a vital element of various rhythms and genres, especially salsa. This post will guide you through the basic techniques, …