Conte-Live at P.A.S. '95 (VHS)

Luis Conte has taken the Afro-Cuban tradition on hand percussion and applied it to all styles of music. Here, he explains his approach to learning the tradition and then making it your own.

Segments of this tape include:

A Brilliant Solo Performance on Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Bells, Chimes, Shakers, Shekere, Tambourine, and Cajon, which includes the following rhythms: Marcha, Songo, Afro-Cuban 6/8, Abakua and Martillo

The Importance of Timekeeping

Thinking in Phrases

Playing Simply

Sounds of the Shekere

Learn the Roots, then Do What You Feel