Afro Cuban

[muzicdec84]

I'm just getting started in playing afro-cuban music can anybody give me some insight into what books or CD's I might consult, being a very white guys trying to play afro-cuban percussion. Thank you!

[Zilpex]

Check out ChuckSilverman.com...I think that's the site. If not, just do a Google search. You'll find something about him. He does a lot of afro-cuban 6/8 kinda stuff. Hope that helps.
Rick

[Dechipher]

Cuban Rhythms are very nice....I LOVE the nanigo, though it's more basic. Latin rhythms and such are also very helpful in cooridination.

[non_prophet]

Yeah definately check out the Silverman stuff, but first get "Funkyfiing the clave" by Robbie Ameen and Lincoln Goines. There's a great audio cd that comes with the book that is very helpful. It's all about the phrasing!