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Many thanks for visiting my web, albertvila.com, you are welcome!

The web is about percussion, arranging, composition and music education, and will content soon some free exercises that I hope you will find interesting. I am very interested in exchanging ideas so please feel free to contact me by email or join me at my Facebook

[april 10]

Percussity Intensive Non Flamenco Cajon Course in London

Albert Vila Clinic


Explore the Cajon and the sonic possibilities of the instrument.
Contemporary styles and drumset patterns applied to the cajon. Taught by Albert Vila. 11 hours of tuition. 15th and 16th of May. London
More info here

[april 10]

Upcoming Malumaluga Dance Shows

Drummer Magazine


Upcoming Malumaluga dance shows around Barcelona

[march 10]

Monthly educational feature in Drummer Magazine

Drummer Magazine


Myself and other Percussity colleagues have become regular contributors of Drummer Magazine

There will be new series of tuition articles focused on hand percussion. Starting: April issue.

[february 10]

Musik Messe 2010

Musik Messe 2010


I will be supporting Duende and Percussity at Frankfurt Musik Messe, the most important music fair in Europe. Hope to see you there!

Hall 3 D58. 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th of March.

[november 09]

Cajon masterclasses with Gabriel Nuzzoli, Dany Moreno and myself at U.K. shops

cajon masterclass


Percussity and Duende Percusión presents a mini tour of masterclasses at U.K. shops.

Gabriel Nuzzoli (Amy Winehouse, Ricky Martin, Courtney Pine), Dany Moreno (Rosana, Los del Río, Triana, Alba Molina) and myself will provide tools and ideas for the cajon in contemporary styles as well as some flamenco concepts.

Please contact shops for bookings and to confirm exact times:

:: Friday 27th of November, (exact time TBC) at GAK, Brighton.
http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/contactus.php

:: Saturday 28th of November, 2-4.30pm, STAGEBEAT, Farnham, Surrey
http://www.stagebeat.co.uk/forms.php?form_id=26

:: Sunday 29th of Novemberm, 2-4.30pm, BELLPERC, London
http://www.bellperc.com/

All events are free.
Hope to see you all there


[september 09]


Cajon courses in London


albert vila and monica cano


Percussity will hold two cajon courses for 2009/2010: Beginners and advanced course.

Dates will be:

10 Oct, 7 Nov, 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Apr from 11 to 2 for beginners and from 3 to 6 for advanced cajon players.

Courses will take place at Terminal Studios, near London Bridge.

Please contact Percussity for more information

Places are limited so to avoid disappointment we recommend you book early

Performances at Merce 09 Festival, Barcelona


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Performances with great dancer Eva Vilamitjana at Festes de la Mercè 09.

Exact location TBC

24th, 25th, 26th and 27th of September, several performances per day

Free entrance

Please check Barcelona's council website for exact times and more details








[july 09]

UK Clinic Tour

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Percussity and Duende Percusion proudly present a UK Clinic Tour in November by:

Gabriel Nuzzoli (Amy Winehouse, Ricky Martin, Courtney Pine), Dany Moreno (Rosana, Los del Río, Triana) and Albert Vila.

Clinics will be:

- GAK (Brighton), 27th of November
- Stagebeat (Farnham), 28th of November
- Bellperc (London), 29th of November

All clinics are free

More info at Percussity and at the shops

[june 09]

Malumaluga at L'hora del Jazz Festival, Barcelona

Malumaluga


Malumaluga will be performing at Festival L'hora del Jazz-Memorial Tete Montoliu on Sunday 27th of September.

More info at AMJM and Malumaluga web





[april 09]

Percussion workshops at the Royal Academy of Dance

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Percussion workshops at the world's leading dance eductional academies, Royal Academy of Dance, are confirmed.
Several workshops organized by Percussity will take place in July in London.


More info at Royal Academy of Dance web

|abril 09|

New dance and percussion show. Production and premiere

logo mostra d'igualada

March and April have been busy preparing a duet, a short piece that combines contemporary dance by terrific dancer, Eva Vilamitjana, and myself playing live music. Roseland and Crema Produccions have inconditionally support us in the production side and Anna Planas has help us in the direction role.

Premiere will be at Mostra de Teatre d'Igualada, Barcelona


More information in the following web: http://www.lamostraigualada.cat

[april 09]

Upcoming gigs with Malumaluga

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Malumaluga, the band I co-lead with singer Tanja Schilinski, will be performing around Barcelona. Starting the 15th of April at Salou but other performances could be confirmed soon.

The band will include exceptional players: Jaume Vilaseca on piano, Paco Perera on bass and Xavi Reija on drums.


More info at: www.malumaluga.com

[march 09]

Percussion clinic at BIMM, Brighton

Clinic for BIMM students about cajon and applications to the drumkit. Percussity and Duende Percusión kindly support the event

More information at BIMM

[february 09]

Hofesh production

Upcoming production and gigs with Hofesh dance company at the Roundhouse, London, and the Brighton Dome.

More information at Hofesh and Roundhouse

[desember 08]

Upcoming gigs with Modern Romance

Gig with Modern Romance in the UK


[october 08]

Flamenco via 3 production

Beginning of the production with Flamenco via 3, a show that mixes flamenco and contemporary dance with prerecorded and live music. Tour starts spring 09


[may 08]

Upcoming gigs with Modern Romance.

Performance with 80's band Modern Romance at RetroFest Festival in Scotland
More info at RetroFest

 

[may 08]

Upcoming gigs with Travelling

Gig at Valencia with Tanja Schilinsk, voice, Rogerio Botter-Maio, double bass and Joan Soler, guitar

 

[april 08]

Upcoming gigs with Alec Dankworth in the U.K.

Gigs with the band of Alec Dankworth, Spanish Accents, in Wales and London

More info at alecdankworth.com

 

[april 08]

Upcoming gigs with Paul Maxwel.

Gigs with singer Paul Maxwel and a very large band in Andalucia

More info here

 

[february 08]

Upcoming gigs with Malumaluga.

Gigs with the band I am co-leading in the clubs Griffin, Sabadell and Jamboree, Barcelona

More info at malumaluga.com

 

[january 08]

Flamenco cajon course at Planet Drum

flamenco cajon courseAlbert 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.

juanito makande

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.

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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.

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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

logo berkleeBerklee 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.comlogo improsounds

 

 

 

 

[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

More info here

[september 06]

Percussity Drum Circle

Next available date 21st of October from 2 to 4

More info here

 

 

 

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