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  • La Mano Secreta “The Secret Hand Technique”

    La Mano Secreta “The Secret Hand Technique”

    La Mano Secreta or “The Secret Hand” is what I call a ‘technique’ or rhythm system for playing rolls with a heel tip (a.k.a. palm tip or shuffle) on your left hand. If you are lefty then it would be your right hand and when you get more advanced you play it on both hands. Read More »

  • Rumba in Havana, 1985 with Raices Profunda w/Juan Diaz

    Rumba in Havana, 1985 with Raices Profunda w/Juan Diaz

    This is a classic rumba video from my vault. It features the group, “Raices Profunda” (Deep Roots) from Havana Cuba. The dance and drum rhythm is called rumba columbia. Read More »

  • Toca Elite Pro wood conga drum review

    These are really nice , sweet sounding drums, and the finish is beautiful as well. They come as a set with a nice folding stand which is great if you are playing in a band. I also tried the Tumba which has a deep, rich bass tone. The drums come in a choice of two… Read More »

  • How to Play Congas: Very basic technique, position and tones

    “With out strong framework the house will collapse’. In this ‘follow along” video/ conga lesson we will begin to explore how to position your hands and also how to make basic sounds on the conga drum. This is part one. For more info go to: www.michaelpluznick.com Read More »

  • “Axe” by Barabajaba from the new CD, “Rise Up”, World Music

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC9i402AOFA http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/barabajaba This world and African/Brasilian (Brazilian) influenced music, percussion and drumming video with chants is from the new CD, “Rise Up” by the Hawaii and California based percussion ensemble, Barabajaba and features Zahira and Boaz on vocals,and percussion arrangements by Jesse Seymour and MIchael Pluznick. This Brazilian (Brasilian) based “HD” (high definition 1080i) piece… Read More »

  • HD!! NEW*Chandra Shekar from Barabajaba CD, “Rise Up”

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3irv2xaal4 http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/barabajaba high def video from barabajaba world music and percussion ensemble fromthe Big Island of Hawaii and Bay Area Claifornia, too. This song features a combo of west african, afro cuban and et indian music styles! Read More »

  • Congas: basic hand position and playing techniques

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2sKnSbXkzA “With out strong framework the house will collapse’. In this ‘follow along” video/ conga lesson we will begin to explore how to position your hands and also how to make basic sounds on the conga drum. This is part one Read More »

  • Barabajaba: “Rise Up ” HD Crystal Beach, World Percussion Music

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0u5Z4gCrM Shot by MIchael Pluznick at Crystal Bay Beach on the beautiful isalnd of Koh Samui  in Thailand, one of the most clear clean waters around. African (Afro Cuban) Preyer , chant and invocation by maestro Pedro De Jesus. Set to world drumming and world percussion by Barabajaba. “HD” high definition shot on Canon D7. Read More »

Michael Pluznick