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Flying Fish
15,035 listeners
FLYING FISH Flying Fish was formed in 1997, and is a collaboration of two musical talents, Malachi Trout & Ed Moris. Before FF, Malachi… read moreFLYING FISH Flying Fish was formed in 1997, and is a collaboration of two musical talents, Malachi Trout & Ed Moris. Before FF, Malachi was writing and co-producing with the Herbaliser Jake & Olile (Ninja Tune),releasing tracks s… read moreFLYING FISH Flying Fish was formed in 1997, and is a collaboration of two musical talents, Malachi Trout & Ed Moris. Before FF, Malachi was writing and co-producing with the Herbaliser Jake & Olile (Ninja Tune),releasing tracks such as “Ginger Jumps the Fence”,“40 winks”, “Mr Chombie has … read more
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Sahib Shihab
10,357 listeners
Sahib Shihab (born Edmond Gregory, June 23th, 1925 in Savannah, Georgia – died October 24th, 1989 in Tennessee) was a jazz saxophonist (bar… read moreSahib Shihab (born Edmond Gregory, June 23th, 1925 in Savannah, Georgia – died October 24th, 1989 in Tennessee) was a jazz saxophonist (baritone, alto, and soprano) and flautist. He first played alto saxophone professionally for Luther Henderson at age 13 and went on to study at the Boston Conser… read more
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Patato
11,379 listeners
For more than 60 years Carlos "Patato" Valdez has demonstrated how a musician can combine technical skill with superb showmanship… read moreFor more than 60 years Carlos "Patato" Valdez has demonstrated how a musician can combine technical skill with superb showmanship. His conga playing shows the fusing of melody and rhythm, and his understanding of rhythm is root… read moreFor more than 60 years Carlos "Patato" Valdez has demonstrated how a musician can combine technical skill with superb showmanship. His conga playing shows the fusing of melody and rhythm, and his understanding of rhythm is rooted in dancing. Now in his 70's Valdez still dazzles aud… read more
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Francisco Aguabella
15,115 listeners
Francisco Aguabella (Born on 28 August 1925 in Matanzas, Cuba) is an Afro-Cuban jazz conga player, well-known on the jazz scene since the 1… read moreFrancisco Aguabella (Born on 28 August 1925 in Matanzas, Cuba) is an Afro-Cuban jazz conga player, well-known on the jazz scene since the 1950s. In 1992 he won a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. He l… read moreFrancisco Aguabella (Born on 28 August 1925 in Matanzas, Cuba) is an Afro-Cuban jazz conga player, well-known on the jazz scene since the 1950s. In 1992 he won a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. He lives in Los Angeles, California where he teaches Afro-Cuban … read more
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Armando Peraza
3,070 listeners
Armando Peraza (born ca. May 30, 1924 in Havana, Cuba) is a Latin jazz percussionist. Through his long associations with jazz pianist George Shearing, vibraphonist Cal Tjader and guitarist Carlos Santana, he has been internationally know… read moreArmando Peraza (born ca. May 30, 1924 in Havana, Cuba) is a Latin jazz percussionist. Through his long associations with jazz pianist George Shearing, vibraphonist Cal Tjader and guitarist Carlos Santana, he has been internationally known from the 1950s through to the 1990s. Although primarily kn… read more
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Giovanni Hidalgo
12,675 listeners
Giovanni Hidalgo (born March 9, 1963, in San Juan, Puerto Rico) - percussionist. Giovanni received his primary education in San Juan, the c… read moreGiovanni Hidalgo (born March 9, 1963, in San Juan, Puerto Rico) - percussionist. Giovanni received his primary education in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. His father and grandfather had been musicians and he was raised in a househ… read moreGiovanni Hidalgo (born March 9, 1963, in San Juan, Puerto Rico) - percussionist. Giovanni received his primary education in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. His father and grandfather had been musicians and he was raised in a household surrounded by drums, bongos, congas and timbales. When h… read more
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Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers
17,205 listeners
Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers (aka Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers), was a 60s / early-70s latin jazz / jazz funk / rnb band, for… read morePucho & His Latin Soul Brothers (aka Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers), was a 60s / early-70s latin jazz / jazz funk / rnb band, formed by Henry Brown (b. 1 Nov 1938, best known as Henry "Pucho" Brown), in 1959. Somewhat… read morePucho & His Latin Soul Brothers (aka Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers), was a 60s / early-70s latin jazz / jazz funk / rnb band, formed by Henry Brown (b. 1 Nov 1938, best known as Henry "Pucho" Brown), in 1959. Somewhat forgotten, until 90s re-releases - few fused: jazz, latin m… read more
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Chico O'Farrill
18,398 listeners
Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill (October 28, 1921 – June 27, 2001) was a Cuban composer, arranger, and conductor, best known for hi… read moreArturo "Chico" O'Farrill (October 28, 1921 – June 27, 2001) was a Cuban composer, arranger, and conductor, best known for his work in the Latin idiom, specifically Afro-Cuban jazz or "Cubop", although he also com… read moreArturo "Chico" O'Farrill (October 28, 1921 – June 27, 2001) was a Cuban composer, arranger, and conductor, best known for his work in the Latin idiom, specifically Afro-Cuban jazz or "Cubop", although he also composed traditional jazz pieces and even symphonic works. Born… read more
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Jerry Gonzalez
7,367 listeners
Jerry González (June 5, 1949 – October 1, 2018) was an American bandleader, trumpeter and percussionist of Puerto Rican descent. Together w… read moreJerry González (June 5, 1949 – October 1, 2018) was an American bandleader, trumpeter and percussionist of Puerto Rican descent. Together with his brother, bassist Andy González, he played an important role in the development of Latin ja… read moreJerry González (June 5, 1949 – October 1, 2018) was an American bandleader, trumpeter and percussionist of Puerto Rican descent. Together with his brother, bassist Andy González, he played an important role in the development of Latin jazz during the late 20th century. During the 1970s, both play… read more
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Har-You Percussion Group
17,356 listeners
In the late 1960s race riots plagued major cities; in Harlem, these events forced educators to think of new and exciting ways to keep kids … read moreIn the late 1960s race riots plagued major cities; in Harlem, these events forced educators to think of new and exciting ways to keep kids off the streets and interested in their education. Harlem Youth Opportunities Unlimited (the Har-Y… read moreIn the late 1960s race riots plagued major cities; in Harlem, these events forced educators to think of new and exciting ways to keep kids off the streets and interested in their education. Harlem Youth Opportunities Unlimited (the Har-You Act) was a series of educational programs designed for th… read more