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“Fiery, elegant, lyrical, and impossibly virtuosic” – such has been called master Cuban percussionist Joaquín Pozo’s style. Dubbed “El Pulpo” (The Octopus) because of his incredible facility with the congas, Pozo is known for his unique singular style, a melodic approach to drumming which is identified by its percussive inventiveness. Pozo is descended from a long line of revered Cuban musicians; and having grown up in Havana, Joaquín was very early indoctrinated in the rich musical tradition that bears witness to much of his family’s legacy.

Joaquín Pozo’s father, Jorge Pozo Sayut, was very influential in the shaping of Joaquín’s sound. Jorge Pozo was a well‐regarded percussionist, composer and musical director for Tata Güines, the revered Cuban artist who helped introduce the first era of Afro‐Cuban jazz to the world.

Joaquín Pozo stands out both for the depth of his sound, which reverberates with traditional and modern echoes, but also for his unique vision of the congas (or tumbadoras as they are known in Cuba) as the melodic instrument in the band. Tight harmonies and complex, yet swinging melodies, mark Pozo’s compositional style.

**$20 Minimum per person per Set** 

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