How to Play the Bongo, Part Two

The bongo drum has a rich history, and holds a crucial role in Afro-Cuban music. Percussion master Bobby Sanabria tells you more about the instrument's origins, and demonstrates some drumming patterns for you.
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Bobby Sanabria - Bongos
Eric Suquet - Director
Bill Thomas - Director of Photography
Aaron Chandler - Sound Engineer
Richard Emery - Production Assistant
Seton Hawkins - Producer
Recorded July 17, 2013

[@nanigo]

Great tutorial and particularly like the history. The first bongo bell pattern demonstrated, I first heard on Cal Tjader recordings with Willie Bobo and Mongo. Always thought it was slick bell pattern and now I got the history of its origin. Thank you!

[@johnc2107]

Great explanation of the Bongo! Thank you much for this video! I was introduced to this drum almost a year ago (long story) and I'm fascinated with learning to play it! I need to sit down with you and learn more! :)

[@samuelrugg5511]

Is there not a part three and four? He mentioned breaking down the technique, but I don't see any other videos!

[@WilliamsburgSalsaOrchestra]

Fantastic series - dense with info and so clear. Thank you, sir!

[@eddiecooper581]

Seriously, bongos out of eastern Cuba? Awesome! My grandfather was from the general area… Thank you Info..

[@BlasJohnny]

Bobby you’re Great !

[@andyl666]

4:27 is just beautiful

[@MetroWord]

I love this. Thank you!

[@bongoscongasantiquecashreg4544]

I learned a lot from you in past & want to thank you for the nice history so enjoyed that! Also are those LP Giovanni galaxy bongos in chrome plating finish? My LP Giovanni galaxy bongos are the gold tone finish!

[@vimaltaheem]

Please log on to UA-cam and search bongos at your fingertips. Regards

[@zootchannel380]

good

[@MrBongoagogo]

And allso jack c aka Mr bongo

[@40elverdugo]

Maestro.

[@guilhermeallef9094]

Guigugoi