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Rafael Padilla
Of course, he is fully capable of firing on all eight cylinders when motoring behind Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, John Secada, Shakira, Babyface and Annie Lennox. The power is there. But he can turn on cruise control with Michael Bublé or Carol King. And live he plays all indigenous percussion instruments with modern flare. Rafael Padilla has gigged and recorded for years in the Southern California band One World, alongside Eric Marienthal, Frank Unzueta, and Mitchell Chavez. The band mixes Mexican traditional styles with Latin and pop/funk influences. < Back to the Toca Artists Main Menu
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As
an introduction to Rafael Padilla, we might look to the expression that
life, as is great art, is distinguished by attention to detail. Rafael Padilla
knows about details; they are his stock and trade. Known as a long time member of the Chris Isaak organization, in which
dynamics span pianissimo to forte within a single song, Rafael must
create intricate percussion parts that augment
the rich sonic tapestry without intruding. At this, Rafael is a master.