¡Ta Bueno! Conga & Cajon Workshops with Hernando Bueno Saturday, April 16, at The Rhythm Inlet in Nokomis. The African Roots of Music in this country are profound & prolific, & evident in both the Afro Cuban Conga Drums & the Afro Peruvian Cajon Drums. While slaves in the Americas were forbidden to practice their religion, they kept their traditions alive by disguising them in their music & dance. Classically trained musician Hernando Bueno, has studied both of these instruments in-depth, & in the Conga's case, including from masters in Cuba. He's a musician & teacher both by profession, & coupled by his enthusiasm & energy you'll learn so much & have fun in these 2 workshops! Hernando resides in Gainesville, FL, & visits the Sarasota area periodically. We're excited to have him return to The Rhythm Inlet this year! All levels are welcome to these Workshops. AFRO CUBAN MELODIC & HARMONIC CONGA RHYTHMS 1-2:30pm Learn Changuito's Secret Hand Techniques for learning, playing, & memorizing conga's melodic rhythms. Hand-techniques as well as rhythms, will be taught, for 1 to 5 congas. Using Rumba concepts, & Conjunto Folklorico Nacional Cuba & Los Chinitos influences, this Workshop will focus on Guaguanco & Kolumbia, Habana & Matanzas styles, with an introduction to Bembe & Advanced Masacote exercises. Bolero, Cha Cha Cha, Son Montuno, Guajira, Guaguanco, Songo, Timba, Kolumbia, Guaracha, Dengue, Pachanga… Are all rhythms Hernando is able to share! Modern concepts are also sometimes explored. The material he covers often depends on the group's needs. Bring your congas, or use ours. Please specify on your Registration Form! CAJON WORKSHOP: WORLD BEATS 2:30-4pm The Cajón Box Drum is an Afro-Peruvian instrument, found in Flamenco music & other styles. It's a drum you sit upon, & play fun ‘n’ funky rhythms! It's double-portable in that you have with you both your drum & your drum stool, wherever you go! A limited number of cajónes are available for in-class use! Please specify on your Registration Form! PRICES: One Workshop: $15 in advance, or $20 the day of. Both Workshops: $25 in advance, or $35 the day of. Call The Rhythm Inlet: [hidden] form more info, & to register. Have your credit card ready; however please bring cash or check with you when you come. Your credit card will only be charged if you don't show (non-refundable). Also you may go to RhythmInlet.com, click on "Registration" for our Registration Policies & Registration Form. More Info below.