Hi, The letter below is from the Code Pink website. They are looking for women (and men) from all over the World to oppose the war in their own cities. Please...
Hello list: I am most excited, for my father has returned from a business trip in Brazil. I gave him a list of instruments that would otherwise cost an arm and...
Preston
preston@...
Mar 2, 2003 8:05 pm
4442
Percussionmusic.com now carrys 3 Afro-Cuban CDs recorded live in Havana by Lawrence Millard in Cuba. The company is called Earth CDs, and part of the profits...
SCODAVDRUM@...
Mar 2, 2003 8:49 pm
4443
Hey, that's my favorite version of my favorite tune, Afro Blue with the Golden Latin Jazz All Stars (including, Mongo, Tito and Gio), recorded live at the...
Hi all... I am somewhat new in the percussions field and I would like to build my own Cajun drum since I have some woodworking skills and a basement with some...
I read this message on the Latinperc yahoogroup. Just a personal suggestion. You apparently sent this to everyone in your e-mail address book. What an...
... At least in Cuba the cajon is the product of the resourcefulness of the people. Story has it that the early cajones were salt cod and candle boxes, ...
Steve Tierra
sctierra@...
Mar 3, 2003 6:22 pm
4447
Hey, Just want to send thank you's to those California folks who came up to Portland for the show w/Miguel Bernal, Juan de Dios Ramos, and Omo Ire! Hope you...
Thanks a lot Steve... Makes sense. Indeed (as i suspected) this instrument had very basic origins. But the main idea is that it has a loose sides (or face) ...
Friends, Bang a Drum is having a Grand Opening Sale now! SAVE 10% OFF every drum in stock. SAVE 25% OFF Red Tag Special drums! Internet customers, SAVE 10%...
... Yep, that rattle-top sound is so sweet and funky....
Steve Tierra
sctierra@...
Mar 3, 2003 8:57 pm
4452
... Maybe even MORE....the thanks are due YOU! Here's a brief public statement: (I'd do this in more detail but I'm outta energy this morning) Not only did I...
Steve Tierra
sctierra@...
Mar 3, 2003 8:58 pm
4453
Yes, The rattle tops a lot of fun. When I built mine it ended up being so affordable I built a dozen or more and played around with fixing the tops tightly,...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. LATIN PERCUSSION WORKSHOP: "Playing Ensemble" Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2003 Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM PST...
latinperc@yahoogroups...
Mar 5, 2003 12:02 am
4455
Here are the specs of the caja (bass cajon) that was my last project. I made it from 3/16 " Mahogany ply (or maybe it's a fat 1/8" ply ? I'm not that good with...
Steve Tierra
sctierra@...
Mar 5, 2003 12:42 am
4456
Thanks a lot Steve!!!! Now I've got everything I need... I might draw your dimensions in a AutoCAD format. So funny! Your cajon dimensions are SOOOO close to...
I prefer the rattle only on the quinto cajon. On the others, caja (bass) & segunda, I like a nice, clean thump. My experience has been that the cheaper the...
... I'm with Barry on this one. ... Hey Gabi, go with dovetails if you want but, at least for me, cajones are funky "folkloric" instruments so I don't think of...
Steve Tierra
sctierra@...
Mar 5, 2003 4:51 pm
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Hahaha! What if I would like to dance on it? Indeed, I agree with you and Barry. I am just thinking in terms of a perfectionist cabinetmaker (well maybe...
I was checking out Karl Perazzo's gear on the video called Supernatural Rhythms & Grooves and I was just wondering if anyone could identify what is in his set...
karls set-up consists of: 12'remo mondo snare drum,14'and15'signature matador timbalis,bongos,galaxy quinto,galaxy conga,djembe.him being endorsed by ...
Daughter just gave me a pair of ceramic-bodied drums from Portugal. About 14" high. Large one about 30" circ, smaller about 20" circ. Heads are thin goat(?)...
Those drums are actually from Morrocco, probably exported to Portugal. Can't give any information about playing or mounting them. The only thing you should be...
Brett S Bowen
sheiksadiq@...
Mar 10, 2003 1:12 pm
4464
Yes they are from Morocco. We use them every week in our Darbouka (or Dumbek) class. Our teacher is from Morocco. Some of them have fish skin heads, simply...
Peter and Angus, Many thanks for your prompt and informative reply to my post. I knew if I had a question forum members would be on it immediately. Again, ...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. LATIN PERCUSSION WORKSHOP: "Playing Ensemble" Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM PST...
latinperc@yahoogroups...
Mar 12, 2003 12:02 am
4467
Nassau Queen Drum and Dance presents its 9th Aniversary Drum, Dance and Performance BLOW OUT WHAT- 12 FULL HOURS OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED DRUMMING AND DANCING LED...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the latinperc group: Out of curiosity, do any of you play bata drums? o Yes o No o They are too sacred...
latinperc@yahoogroups...
Mar 12, 2003 11:43 pm
4469
... Please feel free to ignore this comment if it has nothing to do with your poll but....like most polls (or questions, for that matter) the results of your...
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