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[january 08]
Flamenco cajon course at Planet Drum
Albert Vila will be hosting a Flamenco Cajon course at the Planet Drum school of drums and percussion in Camden Town.
Saturday 26th of January (from 11 to 2)
Saturday 23rd of February (from 11 to 2)
Saturday 29th of March (from 11 to 2)
Saturday 19th of April (from 11 to 2)
Saturday 17th of May (from 11 to 2)
Main flamenco styles will be covered as well as cajon technique and, of course, many ideas to apply flamenco concepts to contemporary styles.
Please contact me at info@albertvila.com to book
[october 07]
Upcoming gigs with guitarist Clark Berger.
I
am currently rehearsing with Clark Berger for shows in theaters
starting January 27th in London.
They are quite demanding and interesting
gigs as him and myself are the only performers on stage.
The music
blends some of his influences: flamenco, latin, celtic and rock among
many others, and gives me the opportunity to elaborate colours
and grooves with many percussion instruments.
More info at Clark's web: clarkberger.com
Gigs with Juanito Makandé.
I
am proud to announce that I have join an exceptional band: Juanito Makandé.
It is a mix of flamenco with funk combined with highly intricated
arrangements performed by some of the best musicians in the country.
We
played in Malaga last week. Next one will be the 18th of Oct in Sevilla.
Check out his myspace if you want to know more and listen a few tracks:
http://www.myspace.com/juanitomakandeylabandaformal
Flamenco Cajon Workshop at The Planet Drum.
This workshop will cover cajon techniques, contemporary flamenco styles (rumba, tango, tanguillos, alegrías, bulerías and seguiriyas) and practical applications to other instruments and contemporary styles. All levels and other instrumentalists other than percussionists are welcomed.
Location:
The Planet Drum, London.
Date: Saturday 20th of October.
You can bring your own cajon if you wish but there will be plenty of
them available.
This will be an interactive workshop where everybody will play cajon.
For this reason, slots are very limited. It is highly recommended to
register the soonest.
Please contact The Planet Drum for details and to register:
http://www.theplanetdrum.co.uk
info@theplanetdrum.co.uk
020 7428 9012
Scar studios
20 Castlehaven Rd
Camden Town
London NW1 8RA
[march 06]
Malumaluga is born.
I have the pleasure to co-lead a new group with singer Tanja Schilinski to perform our compositions and arranjaments of some of our favourite songs. The band has exceptional players and friends: Eduardo Tancredi on keyboard, Ramon Angel Rey on drums and Rogerio Botter Maio on bass.
Please visit our web for more information: www.malumaluga.com
[february 06]
Berklee supports Improsounds
Berklee
College of Music (Boston), considered by many the most prestigious
music education centre in contemporary music, is supporting Improsounds.
Improsounds is a musicians collective that works to help expanding contemporary
music around the continent. If you wish to know more please visit improsounds.com
[december 06]
Master Classes with the World's Best.
On Saturday 27th of January, I am running a clinic with some of the best names in the percussion world. Not to be missed!
Here is the info:
Percussity
is proud to present a great day of master classes in collaboration with
the London Centre of Contemporary Music with special guests Giovanni Hildalgo,
Luis Conte, Eguie Castrillo, Albert Vila and Monica Cano on Saturday 27th
of January 2007 .
This unique percussion day will feature great names in hand percussion
from the world of Afro Cuban and Flamenco music. This is a great opportunity
to see and hear the world's best. Come down and enjoy a day of clinics
and seminars.
The day begins at 12 pm and finishes at 6 pm. Entry
is free although we expect a big turnout so you need to
register your name quickly. To reserve your place please e-mail contact@lccm.org.uk
or for more info visit the LCCM website www.lccm.org.uk
Giovanni Hidalgo
An artist some describe as "touched by the hand of God," conguero
Giovanni Hidalgo plays a major role in shaping the way the world thinks
of hand drumming. With legendary percussionists Tito Puente, Armando Peraza,
Patato and the late José Mangual, Sr. topping the list of his
most ardent fans, Giovanni and his natural talent are bringing new respect
to Latin rhythms as well as to the rhythms of his birthplace, Puerto
Rico.
Luis Conte
Grammy-winner Luis Conte is an acknowledged master of percussion. His
celebrated career includes touring and/or recording work with some of
the greatest names in contemporary music, including Madonna, Eric Clapton,
Phil Collins, Santana (Supernatural album), Jackson Browne, Celine Dion,
Barbara Streisand, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett and countless others. His
percussion clinic tours take him around the world teaching musicians the
essentials and history of Afro-Cuban rhythm.
Eguie Castrillo
Originally from Puerto Rico, Eguie Castrillo is an accomplished percussionist
who has toured extensively around the world. Performances with Tito Puente,
Arturo Sandoval, Steve Winwood, Michael Brecker, Ruben Blades, Paquito
D' Rivera, Michel Camilo, KC and the Sunshine Band, Dave Valentin, Giovanni
Hidalgo, and Jennifer Lopez. Recordings include Hot House, with Arturo
Sandoval, The Latin Train, with Arturo Sandoval, sound track The Perez
Family, for MGM, Get Down Live!, with KC and the Sunshine Band, and A
GRP Celebration of the Songs of the Beatles. Eguie is currently an associate
Professor at the prestigious Berklee College of Music.
Albert Vila
Born in Barcelona, Albert is a percussionist, arranger and composer. He
has performed, recorded and/or toured with artists such as Modern Romance
(Shrek sountrack), Chi 2 (Moby, Anastacia), top spanish band Estopa, Lluis
Coloma, El Sobrino del diablo, Danna Leese Routh and has worked for record
labels like BMG, DIVUCSA and PICAP. His recording experience includes
tv jingles and movie soundtracks. As an arranger and composer he has written
for band formats ranging from jazz big-band to classical symphony orchestra.
Albert holds a bachelor degree at the prestigious Berklee College of Music
and a golden award diploma at Musicians Institute London. He has also
studied in Cuba. He teaches currently at LCCM, Conservatori Superior del
Liceu de Barcelona and Aula de Musica de Barcelona (associated school
to Berklee). He is endorser of Duende Percusion.
Albert is a founder member of PERCUSSITY and will run a flamenco clinic
with Monica Cano.
Monica Cano
Monica Cano is one of the most in demand flamenco dancers in Spain. She
holds a Bachelor Degree in Spanish Dance from the Institut del Teatre
(Barcelona). Her training and professional experience is vast and eclectic.
Not withstanding her extensive world tour with the greatest names in
flamenco history: Joaquin Cortes, Antonio Canales, Nuevo Ballet Español.
Monica has also worked with contemporary dance greats (Ramon Oller),
renowned theater and film directors (Calixto Bieito, Franco Zeffirelli).
Furthermore she has performed in operas like Traviata, Rigoleto, Caballeria
Rusticana. She has worked for inhouse ballets on TVE, ETB, Antena 3 and
features on many TV jingles. Besides performing, Monica also teaches
at the prestigious Institut del Teatre de Barcelona.
She is also one of the core dancers at PERCUSSITY.
[november 06]
New Web!!
Finally,
after a few months of hard work this web is up in the net.
I will immensely appreciate you let me knowany bug or problem you may
find. Many, many thanks!
[september 06]
Private Lessons
Available slots for private lessons in London
Next available date 21st of October from 2 to 4
More info here
