Román Díaz shares the history of the drum – Podcast 187

Published: April 24, 2016, 5:53 p.m.

A legendary percussionist, Román Díaz is a pillar of the New York City Afro-Cuban folkloric tradition and one of the music's great innovators.   He is considered an Olú Aña or “keeper of the sacred drum”  Before his Raga Cubana concert with the Brooklyn Raga Massive  (we hope to share that soon!) he gave this workshop where he spoke of the legends, history and musical foundations of Afro-Cuban Music.