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[zaragenca]

Percussity presents - An Afro Cuban and Flamenco Master Class with the world's best

Guest artists: Giovanni Hidalgo, Luis Conte, Eguie Castrillo, Albert Vila and Monica Cano

Venue: The London Centre of Contemporary Music, 50 - 52 Union Street, London SE1 1TD

Date: Saturday 27th of January 2007

Time: 12 pm - 6 pm



Percussity is proud to presents a great day of master classes in collaboration with the London Centre of Contemporary Music featuring special guests Giovanni Hildalgo, Luis Conte, Eguie Castrillo, Albert Vila and Monica Cano on Saturday 27th of January 2007 .

This unique percussion day will feature many virtuosos from the world of Afro Cuban and Flamenco music. This is a great opportunity to see and hear the world's best. Come down and enjoy a day of clinics and seminars.

The day begins at 12 pm and finishes at 6 pm. Entry is free although we expect a big turnout so make sure you register quickly. To reserve your place please e-mail contact@lccm.org.uk or for more info visit the following websites www.percussity.com or www.lccm.org.uk


Giovanni Hidalgo
An artist some describe as "touched by the hand of God," conguero Giovanni Hidalgo plays a major role in shaping the way the world thinks of hand drumming. With legendary percussionists Tito Puente, Armando Peraza, Patato and the late José Mangual, Sr. topping the list of his most ardent fans, Giovanni and his natural talent are bringing new respect to Latin rhythms as well as to the rhythms of his birthplace, Puerto Rico. Giovanni prides himself on being "a man of all music," having performed with musicians ranging from Zakir Hussain to Airto Moreira. He has toured with jazz great Art Blakey and continues to tour with Mickey Hart's Planet Drum. For several years he was a member of the Dizzy Gillespie United Nations Jazz Orchestra.

"I consider these artists my inspirations, rather than my idols," says Giovanni. "I don't imitate anyone's style. I do let myself be guided by those artists I admire. It is myself that I have to answer to". The result is an original, creative drumming style that, in turn, makes Giovanni an inspiration to drummers of all levels.

Luis Conte

[zaragenca]

Well I could agree to all the hopla,except to the mentioning of somebody bringing 'New Respect', to Latin Rhythms, since it had been done for long time,(since the time that the 'Manicero',(Peanut Vendor),took the whole world by storm in 1930,and again in the 1940's when Chano Pozo did the historic presentation with Dizzy Guillespie,(which create the fire of recruiting Congeros in the jazz field).I could not say that a percussionist have not been touch by God,..but if I start mentioning the ones which I know,(including myself),and my ancestors which have been touched by God in Cuba,I'm going to be talking for a week.....Regardless it is going to be a good show.Dr. Zaragemca

[Diceman]

I was there and let me tell you, it was the best, most inspiring event I have been to for a long time and to see Gio, Luis and Eguie jamming at the end was something you dont get to see too often. Thy are such humble guys and sat around and chatted afterwards.
The big blast was Albert Vila and Monica Cano and his explanation of Buleria, Seguiriya and Tango on the Cajon and how it all related to the dancer, was so clear and understandable.
New inspiration for practicing tumbadoras and cajon.
I have to say, I felt touched, not sure if it was the hand of God, though.

Suave
Diceman

[Charangaman]

Damn, How'd I miss this?