Around The World Traditional Percussion on Drumset Part 4: Cajon by Arturo Stble Living in New York City can be quite a rewarding experience for any artist. One of the things I love the most is the fact that I don’t have to travel very far to enjoy direct contact with cultures and traditions from all over the world. A few years ago, bassist/composer Edward Perez introduced me to the wonderful cadences of Afro-Peruvian music, and I have been hooked on them ever since. There’s a vibrant Peruvian population in New York, especially around Queens, and if you visit Terraza Jazz Club, chances are you’ll hear some of these wonderful sounds. In this article I would like to share some ways to apply Afro-Peruvian cajon rhythms to the drumset, as well as some adaptations of Spanish flamenco. Lando on Cajon Lando on Drumset Festejo on Cajon Festejo on Drumset Vals […]

August 2015 Issue