Hi everybody,
I'd like to refer you to an article that I wrote recently (
http://www.jazzpercussion.de/pdfs/art-conga.pdf). While the article deals with the tumbao and some technical aspects in the first place, on pages 7-9, I am addressing the subject briefly. I think it's important to not only feel, but actually practice playing in that hybrid feel, even at the risk of exaggerating or sounding wrong at first. Sooner or later you'll find that in-between zone that clicks with your listening experience. So there is some work involved, probably.
Personally, I found the term "playing in fix" a bit funny. Sounds like my music needs a fix ... But well, as long as it helps ...
(For any comments that refer to my article as such and deviate from this topic, please open a new thread or send a PM. I'm open for criticism and will probably add a few details anyway.)
Greetings,
Thomas