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Conga Kings

"Ritmo Latino"

Conga Kings: Candido, “Patato” Valdes
& Giovanni Hidalgo

Friday, November 9, 8PM

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    • “An unrivaled percussive triumvirate.” – Rhythm Magazine

    Experience “the visceral appeal of drumming and the exotic rhythms at the heart of the Latin-jazz experience” (All About Jazz) with this trio of legendary congueros—“Hidalgo lightning fast, Candido…rock solid and muscular, Patato a minimalist with an unerring ear” (DownBeat).

    Personnel:
    • Candido Camero, congas
    • Carlos "Patato" Valdes, congas
    • Giovanni Hidalgo, congas
    • Jose Santiago, bass
    • Enrique Fernandez, saxophone and flute
    • Joe Gonzalez, percussion
    • David Oquendo, guitar
    • Julio Salgado, singer
    • Ray Santos, musical director

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    25 Encore Performance. Artists marking a Silver Anniversary return to the Festival.