Welcome to the CongaStore, a place entirely dedicated to the congas and the percussions world! Items are listed by categories, see menu on the right, and this page shows random items for each category.
Drumming at the Edge of Magic : A Journey into the Spirit of Percussion
Mickey Hart, Jay Stevens, Fredric Lieberman
Description
Mickey Hart, percussionist for the Grateful Dead, tells the compelling tale of his quest to unlock the power, myths, and legends of percussion. Complemented by more than 90 photographs and illustrations. It is a compelling, panoramic adventure into a vibrant living tradition of myth, power, and magi ...
In french, english, spanish. Fundamental techniques:
presentation and study of strokes, rocking motion, rolls, flams...
Rythm bolero, cha cha, tumbao, mambo etc... ...
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The Best of Irakere
Irakere
Description
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The great Cuban band Irakere has been underrecognized only because the United States' trade embargo on Cuba kept the mainstream jazz audience unaware of their existence until 1977. Members of Cuba's reigning big band, the Orquesta Cubana de M?sica Moderna, formed Irake ...
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Meinl Percussion SH-R Premium Fiberglass Shekere, Red
Meinl
Description
The MEINL Synthetic Pro Shekere has the shape and feel of a natural gourd with the advantages of fiberglass construction. The net features large beads and is adjustable for desired response. The body has a furrowed surface that produces extra sounds, and a rubber lip assures comfort. ...
Gon Bops AA1075SE-KIT-1 Alex Acuna Special Edition
Gon Bops
Description
Gon Bops crafted Alex Acuna Special Edition Congas from select North American Ash in the same traditional Cuban shape Alex has been playing since 1954. California series tight-profile top ring and Gon Bops side and backing plates make for a hardware package that is second-to-none. Finished with a st ...
Latin Percussion Brazilian Brass Cuica
Latin Percussion
Description
The Cuica is a Brazilian friction drum that is often used in Samba music of all kinds. It features a stick that is fastened inside the drum in the center of the drumhead. Changing the pressure on this stick produces different pitches and timbres. ...
The thin striker and a caxixi are held in the right hand, while the left hand supports the bow and modulates the string with a small metal disc. The whole instrument is moved off-and-on the abdomen, opening and closing the resonant gourd, for a captivating \"wah-wah\" effect. ...
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