Just three percussion instruments – the conga, bongos and timbales – transform a big band into a Latin ensemble full of upbeat melodies and unexpected rhythms. The fusion occurs every Thursday night ...

MURRAY HORWITZ, American Film Institute: Hello, I'm Murray Horwitz. You know, it's hard to believe that Tito Puente is no longer with us. When he passed away in April of 2000, he left quite an ...

Whether it’s shaking maracas or thumping on bongos or congas, Latin percussion instruments easily lend themselves to young hands and undiscovered talent. Children ages 6-12 are welcome to partake in ...

For decades Cali Rivera and JCR Percussion produced Latin percussion instruments that are still are coveted. Cali Rivera, the Puerto Rico-born founder of the highly regarded JCR Percussion in the ...