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Are you keen to add a new dynamic to your drumming? If the answer is yes, then you might want to check out the cajon. It is a super portable percussion instrument that gives you the sound and feel of a drum set in its own unique way. 

The cajon originated in Peru over 200 years ago and is now fast becoming one of the most popular percussion instruments on the planet. 

For more info go to: www.pauljenningsmusic.com

Interview with Alex Acuna: A while back I asked legendary drummer & percussionist Alex Acuña if I could do an interview with him. To my delight he said yes. The Interview: (Paul) As a Peruvian, the cajon is obviously part of your cultural heritage. What are some of your early experiences with the cajon?. (Alex) A great player his name is Canano Barrenechea used to record all the Peruvian music at the studio where I used to work in Lima in the 60s, he played the rhythms from the north of Peru, (the tonderos and marineras styles) He show me some beats on the cajon, later in the late 70s I went to other players in Lima from Peru negro and they show me the rhythms of the Afro Peruvian music that were and still are very popular in Peru and all over the world NOW!!!! (Paul) What cajon players have influenced you over your life? (Alex) All of the Peruvians - Cajoneros of course, to name a few, Ronaldo Campos, Caitro Soto de la Colina, Pititi, Chocolate Argendones and, also the yonger players - present ones, Gigio Parodi, Rony Campos, Marcos Campos. (Paul) How do you feel about the ever growing popularity of the cajon across the world today? (Alex) Its fantastic!!!! - Im very proud of course. BTW The first time a cajon was recorded in a major label, the artist was with Chick Corea 1983 in LA at Madhatters studios. (Paul) There are many players experimenting with new ways of playing the cajon these days. What do you feel about the development of the cajon? (Alex) Again fantastic!!!! the Cajon is an instrument that can fit any musical set up and genre, Classical, acoustic, jazz, Latin etc… I love to see so many people playing it and of course there are many different techniques and ways of playing, etc…But I love to hear and see what’s happening with the Peruvian Instrument El Cajon Peruano. (Paul) You have played with many prolific artists in your career, who inspires you?. (Alex) All of them for different reasons, there are so many it can take to long to elaborate, Ill mention some of them. Wayne Shorter, Joe Zawinul, Elvin Jones, Jaco Pastorius Chick Corea, Paco de Lucia, Herbie Hancock, John Williams. The list goes on and on… For the full interview visit: http://www.playcajon.org/alex-acuna-interview If you want more of this plus videos, lessons and more, go ahead and like our facebook page: www.facebook.com/playcajon.org Paul :)
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Interview with Alex Acuna:

A while back I asked legendary drummer & percussionist Alex Acuña if I could do an interview with him. To my delight he said yes.

The Interview:


(Paul)
As a Peruvian, the cajon is obviously part of your cultural heritage. What are some of your early experiences with the cajon?.

(Alex)
A great player his name is Canano Barrenechea used to record all the Peruvian music at the studio where I used to work in Lima in the 60s, he played the rhythms from the north of Peru, (the tonderos and marineras styles) He show me some beats on the cajon, later in the late 70s I went to other players in Lima from Peru negro and they show me the rhythms of the Afro Peruvian music that were and still are very popular in Peru and all over the world NOW!!!!

(Paul)
What cajon players have influenced you over your life?

(Alex)
All of the Peruvians - Cajoneros of course, to name a few, Ronaldo Campos, Caitro Soto de la Colina, Pititi, Chocolate Argendones and, also the yonger players - present ones, Gigio Parodi, Rony Campos, Marcos Campos.

(Paul)
How do you feel about the ever growing popularity of the cajon across the world today?

(Alex)
Its fantastic!!!! - Im very proud of course. BTW The first time a cajon was recorded in a major label, the artist was with Chick Corea 1983 in LA at Madhatters studios.

(Paul)
There are many players experimenting with new ways of playing the cajon these days. What do you feel about the development of the cajon?

(Alex)
Again fantastic!!!! the Cajon is an instrument that can fit any musical set up and genre, Classical, acoustic, jazz, Latin etc… I love to see so many people playing it and of course there are many different techniques and ways of playing, etc…But I love to hear and see what’s happening with the Peruvian Instrument El Cajon Peruano.

(Paul)
You have played with many prolific artists in your career, who inspires you?.

(Alex)
All of them for different reasons, there are so many it can take to long to elaborate, Ill mention some of them. Wayne Shorter, Joe Zawinul, Elvin Jones, Jaco Pastorius Chick Corea, Paco de Lucia, Herbie Hancock, John Williams. The list goes on and on…

For the full interview visit:

http://www.playcajon.org/alex-acuna-interview

If you want more of this plus videos, lessons and more, go ahead and like our facebook page: www.facebook.com/playcajon.org
Paul :)
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