Category: Interviews
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INTERVIEW with Percussionist Dave Crowder
1. Hi, can you tell us about how you first got interested in Afro Cuban drumming and music? Did you hear it somewhere or did a friend or someone else turn you on to it? I recorded a CD right at the end of the era of music CDs in 2000, before internet digital hosting… Read More »
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Interview with Margot: The Heart Behind MVR Design Studio
So, Margot, tell us about MVR Design Studio. What’s it all about? MVR Design Studio is a small boutique firm specializing in graphic designs applied to all sorts of products that people use every day. It’s where I can let my creativity flow. The name comes from my initials—MVR. If you’ve ever received one of… Read More »
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An Interview With Michael Pluznick by Les Moncada
Les Moncada Chats With Conguero And Djembefola Drummer Michael Pluznick Francisco Aguabella once told me, “I do not play the drum, I have lived the drum”. Remembering that phrase, it’s great when one’s daily line of work is drumming for a living, teaching drum lessons and or even selling drums and miscellaneous supplies to drummers,… Read More »
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An Interview With Michael Markus Of Wula Drum
I had the good fortune recently to have a Q and A session with the incredible Michael Markus. Known not only for his great drumming, wit and humour he is co founder of the Wula Drum company, Wula Dance Retreat and runs the World Percussion Center in NYC. For many years he has been one of the… Read More »
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One on One Interview with Ryan Manito Wendel of Manito Percussion
As you may all already know, or if you have seen any of my videos or posts, I am a huge fan of the Manito Percussion solid shell one peice congas, bongos and natural drum skins. As a matter of fact, I have a set of Maple Ambrosia congas and also his black walnut bongos,… Read More »
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Interview: Afro Caribbean Folkloric Dancer And Dance Teacher Kimberly Miguel Mullen
I recently had the opportunity to work with the amazing dancer and dance teacher Kimberly Miguel Mullen at her special Afro Cuban Folkloric dance workshop in Nevada City, California. Nevada city is situated on the beautiful Yuba river and is a thriving tourist and drum and dance community as well. Read More »
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PM Percussion: An Interview With Drum Builder Peter Musser
I recently went to the studios of Peter Musser in Petaluma, California to see what exactly he was up to and I was blown away by the incredible drums he is making! Anyone considering an “artisan” conga, a conga drum or set of congas from an individual craftsman, should definitely check out Peter’s work. Here… Read More »
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Interview of Michael Pluznick by Maria Johannesen
Interview by Maria Johannesen MJ: Michael, when did you begin your journey of traveling to indigenous countries to learn about their drumming (music) traditions and culture? MP: When I was 10 my parents took me to Puerto Rico island. This is more of a mixed or ‘altered’ culture. Spanish people and African slaves mixed with… Read More »