Herlin Riley, David Garibaldi, Zig Modeliste, Herman Ernest, Dr John, Shannon Powell, Arthur Latin III, Harry Connick Jr., Changuito, Enrique Pla, Samba schools, lots of Brazilian, Puerto Rican, and Cuban music.
Favorite CD's
Cream of the Crescent (Herlin Riley), Slidin' Home (Wycliff Gordon), Marciac Suite (Wynton Marsalis), most anything from Tower of Power, Mardi Gras Mambo (Cubanismo), Dr. John plays Mac Rebenack, and a whole lotta new Brazilian records being put out by artists who are blending traditional samba and bossa nova with funk, drum 'n bass, eletronica, etc.
Favorite Team
I unconditionally support MN teams, no matter how trying it can be at times.
Bio
Music has been a staple in my life forever, and the drums have been my means to be an active member in musical society since twelve years old. My interests most relate to Brazilian and Carribean styles of music, although I've always tried to be as versatile as I can be, playing a little of everything. I have spent time living and studying in Brazil and Puerto Rico. New Orleans and its brass music falls right in line with these Carribean musics, and not only do I love the music, I am fascinated by this musical diaspora and interconnectedness. Currently, I am finishing up a degree at the U of M in music/portugues and spanish/latin american cultural studies.
