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Music Projects
Since I began this musical journey at the age of 13 I've enjoyed many wonderful experiences recording all types of music for all types of projects. From radio jingles to full salsa CD's, I've always loved taking on any challenge that comes my way. On this page you'll get to sample some of what I've done and am doing to this very day. Throughout the next few months I'll be working on transfering a lot of my previous studio work from cassette to mp3 so I can share them with you. I'm proud of what I've accomplished and am very thankful to all that have believed in me and given me the opportunity to be part of your world and musical projects.
Hope you enjoy listening to my work as much as I love recording it.
Friday Nights with Sin Miedo at Cecilia's
I'm performing every Friday night at Cecilia's Night Club in Arlington with none other than the baddest salsa band in town. You want to come see a hell of a show? Drop on by and check us out. Also check out Sin Miedo's website at www.sinmiedo.us
My New Toy is Here!
As part of new journey down a new genre of music, Flamenco - I have invested in my newest toy the "Flamenco Cajon". As you may or may not know, the cajon has origins in Cuba and Peru, and is used heavily in Peruvian music.
The flamenco cajon, has really taken off in popularity, it has its origins from Paco de Lucěa. When Paco de Lucěa was touring Peru in the 1970’s he was given a cajon by a local musician named Caitro Soto which he brought with him back to Spain. Flamenco is known for its wooden percussion sounds but prior to the time it was attained mainly by tapping on the body of a guitar. With the box drum, Paco could achieve much more tone variety and volume than previously.
The flamenco cajon is unique in that it uses about 4 or 5 snares or wire strings wired next to the surface of the hitting surface which are not found in peruvian cajons. The result is that the cajon generates a buzzing sound which is especially prominent on the bass hits. Another variation of this is to use screws on the hitting surface, leaving the top sides loose to create a high pitch slap sound when struck.
I love this instrument and definitely recommend it to all fellow percussionists out there!
