Carlos Salazar

Percussion / Contemporary Jazz / Gospel / Latin Jazz
Miami, FL

Gospel music and modern jazz Hand Percussionist.

Carlos,
A man who devotes himself entirely to his music and afro-cuban roots. A man known for his humbleness and musical discipline. Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, Carlos dicovered his love and passion for percussion at a very young age. It wasnt long before his curiosity led him to great opportunites. Carlos, studied music at the University of Havana and learned the basics and principles of percussion as well as aquired an additional degree in electronics. His love then shifted to Conga drumming, a key instrument in the afro-cuban scene, mainly seen or heard in the streets of cuban neighberhoods. Carlos then learned the discipline of the musical language and rythm of percussion through african teachers, "teachers of the streets" which are considered the fathers of latin percussion. Carlos's musical style consists of a latin flavor, making music interesting to play and always appropriate for all situations. Carlos ha toured with many bands over the U.S. after leaving cuba in 1980. Cities such as Portland, Seattle, Nashville, Toronto, Manhattan, and Miami have been familiar with Carlos and his skilled talents in music. Carlos, active within the musical scene in Miami, FL, spends his days content with the valued fact that he still has two hands to make music with.