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ABOUT

An accomplished and seasoned musician/ composer (ASCAP member) with no “formal” training, Santiago has shared the stage with a host of renowned musicians including Jonathan Butler, Jimmy Delgado, Bobby Sanabria, Keith David, and Bill Sims Jr. His movie credits include the HBO original film “Lackawanna Blues” and theater credits include “Gem of the Ocean” and “The Vagina Monologues”.

Screen name:
congaking
Member since:
Jan 17 2008
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
20
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
1 time per week
Available to gig:
4-5 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Ray Barreto, Giovanni Hidalgo, Patato Valdes, Bashiri Johnson, Babatunde Olatunji, Incognito, Brand New Heavies, Omar, EWF, Mint Condition, just to name a few.....

EQUIPMENT

5 congas, bongos, cajon (box drum), 2 djembes, kpangalo drum, chimes, timbales, a bunch of minor percussion.