onile wrote:I'm sure you've got your reasons though!
KING CONGA wrote:I am happy to announce that I continue to be the proud owner of what I consider to be, the most beautiful drum around.
I was just contacted by MIM, Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix Arizona, they are interested in displaying my Drum. I have sent them the information they requested and am waiting for a phone call from the curator. They asked me if I was interested in donating or loaning the drum , loan of course, so they will send me a loan agreement.
I am excited about having this drum displayed knowing that it will be appreciated for what it is, a true historical relic.
Ok Onile this Museum is right up your alley. Now you’ll have the opportunity to see this drum first hand.
For those interested, here is a link to the Museum.
http://www.themim.org
FidelsEyeglasses wrote:
That's great to hear, that's a "classic Cuban" drum, a true vintage musical instrument.
Made by 'Candido Requena', one of two (the other being Gonzalo Vergara) legendary drum makers during the late 1940's through the heyday of the "tunable" 1950's.
There were "tunable" systems applied to Batá drums long before Requena, but **Requena was the one to "refine" the system and is said to be among the first to make "tunable" bongoes (as we know them today).
You will be proud that you put the time and effort into it's restoration... and that you are the instruments owner.
I'd like to see it when it's on display.
Make sure they ('MIM') know the **historical importance of it and it's maker.
You can get Valje's anyday... a soulful Requena or Vergara you can not.
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