New Artist Recordings

 

Steve Haney

OtroMundo

Steve Haney CD

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Kalani - Rhythm Spirit

Kalani CD

 

Godsmack - The Oracle

Godsmack CD

 

 

New Artist Signings

 

Kelsey Lee

Kelsey Lee

 

 

On the Road . . .

 

Terry Santeil

 

Terry Santiel recently announced that he would be touring at selected shows through Europe with Justin Timberlake and Timberland.

Toca Artist Update

Signature Doumbek Artist
Jamal Mohamed Takes Toca to Tokyo

Jamal in Japan

Jamal Mohamed is one of America’s premier doumbek artists and the co-designer of Toca’s Jamal Doumbek. Recently Jamal visited Tokyo to conduct a world-music workshop. "I was hosted by another Toca percussionist named Chu Okubo," says Jamal. "He's the one who came up with the idea for the new Klong Yao Drum with Toca. He teaches at the Tokyo School of Music Shibuya, which is where we held the workshop. It was mainly Chu’s students, and many of them were very familiar with djembes, but they hadn’t heard a lot of doumbek playing. So I went through some of the techniques and rhythms for them. We provided Toca doumbeks and small djembes for them to play. It was all very well received."

Later that evening Jamal joined Chu Okubo's all-percussion band for a memorable performance at a local nightclub. "I sat in with the band as well as doing some solos myself," says Jamal. "The club was packed, and the show was a lot more interactive than most of the performances I’ve done in the States.  I spent about a half hour after the show signing autographs, taking pictures with people, and talking about the doumbek. There’s lots of live drumming going on in Japan, and people seem really fascinated with ethnic percussion."

"I’m very pleased with the Toca Jamal Doumbek," says Jamal. "It's a great-looking and great-sounding drum. I’ve received nothing but good feedback from anyone who has played it. Best of all, Toca can make my signature doumbek available to players at a reasonable price. I’m really proud of that."

Jamal Mohamed and Chu Okubo

Drum Magazine Artist Poll

CONGRATULATIONS: DRUM! Magazine readers voted and said they're the best and we couldn't agree more!

D'Drum (Jamal Mohamed) - Percussion Ensemble
Sheila E. - Percussionist of the Year
Hannah Ford - Rising Star, Drummer
Emil Richards - Mallet Percussionist
Aaron Spears - Mainstream Pop Drummer,Studio Drummer,
R&B Blues Drummer, DVD: Beyond the Chops
Crystal Vargas - Rising Star, Percussionist
Eric Velez - Latin Percussionist, Live Performer

Damian Bassman on Broadway!

Damian Bassman

Damian Bassman has landed the gig as drummer in the new Broadway show, The Adams Family. The musical stars Nathan Lane and is based on the bizarre and below.ved characters created by Charles Addam' popular cartoon and television show.

Pete Escovedo Celebrates 75th Birthday

Pete Escovedo with his Peter Michael, Sheila E. and Juan

Legendary percussionist, bandleader, and Latin jazz star, Pete Escovedo turned seventy-five on July 13th. What better way to mark the occasion than with stellar musical performances! The historic concerts took place in LA and Oakland and featured Pete and his Latin Jazz Orchestra along with sons, Juan and Peter Michael Escovedo. Special guest star, Pete's daughter, Sheila E. performed with the group at Yoshi's in Oakland. Attending the party at Yoshi's was Arturo Riera, and many "movers and shakers" in the music world. All in all, a wonderfully musical time was had by all. Happy Birthday, Pete!


Pete & his wife, Juanita Escovedo

Pete Escovedo and daughter, Sheila E.
Pete and his daughter, Sheila E.

Danny Couto Announces
New Record Label

Erik Piza on Tour with Bernie Williams

Victory Records recently signed New Jersey/New York recording artist Ill Nino to their label. Ill Nino’s music is ingrained with bilingual lyrics, melodic vocals, dynamic Flamenco guitars riffs, Salsa inspired bass lines, and cultural rhythms (by Toca artist Danny Couto). Their music deeply connects their audience to indigenous sounds that many hard rock bands have not been able to accomplish.

Congratulations to Danny and his band mates!

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