Conguero Francisco Aguabella left Cuba and came to the United States and performed with Peggy Lee. He has entertained audiences all over Europe, Australia, South America and the United States (including the White House). Francisco has enjoyed an extensive music performing and recording career and has delighted many audiences with his masterful and powerful rhythms.
He has performed and recorded with many great artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Palmieri, Cachao, Lalo Schifrin, Cal Tjader, Peggy Lee, Nancy Wilson, Carlos Santana, Poncho Sanchez, Paul Simon, Bebo Valdes, and many more.
Francisco is a recipient of the National Heritage Fellowship of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and received a fellowship for the Durfee Foundation. He is featured in the documentary, "Sworn to the Drum" by Les Blank, and is currently featured in a new documentary, "Aguabella," currently in production.
Francisco is widely recognized as a master conguero, a caring and knowledgeable instructor, and one of the most inspiring artists of all time.
Francisco Aguabella's passion and fire on the conga drums are absolutely contagious and not to be missed.
This comment was sent by your friend via the Super Pets app. To block this app and all communications from it, click Here.
-------------------------------------------
Hey Francisco Aguabella! I'm ~RAY~'s pet. Come play with me so I can earn money! Pet Me! Feed Me! Adopt Your Own!
HI MY FRIEND Francisco Aguabella Pleased to have you as my friend Thank you for sharing your Wonderful Music and Friendship with me.
R O C K it to the MAX ! ! Take care and have yourself an inspiring weekend and a very ROCKIN Summer ! YOUR DRUMMER FRIEND ALWAYS BLEU OCEAN WWW. BLEU-OCEAN. COM PS YOUR ALWAYS ON MY TOP FRIENDS
Available now on 12" black vinyl, limited green vinyl and digital download.
Rubadub Review:
"Politically charged electro from Miami producer Alpha 606, this is pretty wicked shit. The man is fusing the percussive Latin influence from 80's Miami Bass (Conga's etc) with the futuristic glitch-werk of say, early Schematic records. Proper Miami shit that manages to be booty shaking and chin stroking at the same time. Tip!"
Ashe and Ire to all the Fathers, Obas and Babas taking care of the young ones and the "familia". May Olodumare and all of the forces of creation give you all what you need to move foward and create a better future!!!!!
Vaya Tata! Oye te mando bendiciones desde San Francisco Marcus Israel Lopez tu bajista de aqui de S. F Puro siempre le doy las gracias por esa escuela y la oportunidad de tocar con unos de los Maestros del Jicamo y cultura Afro Cubana ashe Ire Iwo Kabio sile Chango Musicamnete Marcus Lopez
SALUDOS! Ando visitando a los Cubanos hoy! Desde NYC,les deseo mucha suerte en el sustento propio como en el de la cultura! Que viva el Caribe que vibra!
Algo tan exquisito jamas llego a nuestros oidos que casualmente arrebatamos del equipo de sonido en una tienda familiar de barcelona, donde por primera vez oi a Don Francisco Aguabella y sin demora me dirigi al encargado de la tienda y pregunte por lo que sonaba. "Mi padre ha traido cinco discos en persona de este musico" a lo cual conteste quiero lo que suena!!!
Incluso me lo negaron, pero logre convencerle de que el cliente siempre lleva la razon!!!!
Me encantaria poder verte en directo al sur de españa que es justo desde donde te enviamos unos saludos yo y mi banda...
No me queda otra que decir
BIENVENIDOS AL MUNDO KAJIRA
Esperamos que os guste nuestra fusion de FLAMENCO, FUNK & SOUL
Just wanted to drop by and show some love. Your music has inspired me to take up playing conga again. Take care and due stop by the washington DC area and bless us with you music.
Saludos y muchas gracias por añadirnos asu lista de amigos. Alrededor de 1983 pude ver al maestro Aguabella tocar con Daniel Santos y Justo Betancourt. Durante el 1999 lo vi dirigiendo a sus estudiantes en la UCLA. Ambos eventos fueron magníficas experiencias. Salud y éxitos. Emanuel Dufrasne González, Paracumbé de Puerto Rico.
It has come to our attention that a message has been distributed about Lucumi Productions regarding nonpayment for services rendered by musicians for the Rock the Runway benefit concert we co-produced last night. Please be advised that this event was always represented to the two groups presented by Lucumi Productions as a “percentage-of-the-door” event in which the musicians would share a percent of the proceeds. The complaining group leader was present in the planning meetings when the contractual agreement was made. Only two groups were to be paid anything, both were with Lucumi Productions. All of the other artists that performed at Rock the Runway donated their services.
Unfortunately, the terms of this “percentage-of-the-door” agreement were not explained to the complaining group’s members. We regret that this was not communicated by the band’s leader. In fact, the Rock the Runway event did not make any profit. Many of the attendees were volunteers, guests, models or performers. What little money was received was to be used to offer some compensation to the artists. Understanding that some of the musicians were misinformed, in good faith and despite our losses, we have arranged to pay each of the band members contracted with Lucumi in at least a nominal way.
Finally, Lucumi is unaware of any amounts due to Danny Lozada. We also do not know Jose Manuel, the drummer referred to in the message regarding this matter.
If they or anyone else has any questions about monies owed or in this regard, please feel free to contact us.
Wishing you a happy holiday,
Peggy Jo Oliva
Martinez & Associates 2 Bayside Village Place, Suite 414 San Francisco, CA 94107 phone- (415) 974-6485 fax- (415) 358-4703 bill@billmartinez.com www. billmartinez. com
Thank you very much for the add! Your music, your playing is always a great inspiration for us and everybody who loves music! Greetings from the first salsaband in Ukraine!
