Sandy Perez - Afro-Cuban Percussion Workshop

`Sandy' Ramon Perez formerly of the Cuban percussion group Afro Cuba
De Matanzas will be holding an ongoing percussion workshop featuring
folkloric Cuban rhythms at the Ella Hill Hitch Center in San Francisco.

Location: Ella Hill Hutch Center 1050 McAllister St., San Francisco

Time: 8:00-10:00 p.m. Wednesdays.

Price: $20.00

Description: Students will learn authentic Afro-Cuban folkloric
rhythms for congas. Some rhythms to be explored will include,
guaguanco, palo
bembe, abakua, arara, rumba columbia and others.

Students will be required to bring their own conga drum to the class.
Parking is available in the center's parking lot. Students are welcom
to join in the workshop at anytime.

Ramon "Sandy" Garcia Perez, a master Batalero / Congero, and
principal/lead percussionist for 12 years with Grupo Afro Cuba de
Matanzas, is recognized the world over for his expertise as a
percussionist and instructor. Sandy Perez, who is a direct descendant
from the legendary Villamil family, brings a wealth of knowledge while
continuing the legacy of Afro-Cuban folklore from the cradle of
African Culture in Cuba - Matanzas.

To watch Sandy in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU_QWkwrdTg

To learn more about Sandy Perez please visit :
http://www.afrocubaweb.com/sandy.htm

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