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Martin Cohen

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  • 70 / Male
  • MONTVALE, NEW JERSEY, US
  • Last Login: 7/1/2009

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Interests

  • General

    Music of the African diaspora, photography, recording, computers, travel. After nearly 50 years working with the leading percussionists of the world, I remain infatuated with their amazing talent.

    Go to www.congahead.com for latest movies in high quality divx format

  • Music

    Ivan Lins, Toots Thielmans, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Giovanni Hidalgo, Richard Bona, Little Johnny Rivero, Clifford Brown, Max Roach, OutKast, Ludacris, Salif Keita, Dana Leong, Jamiroquai, Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Richard Bona, Dana Leong, Ivan Renta, Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez, Pedro "Pedrito" Martinez, Marvin Diz, Zakir Hussain, Chembo, Samuel Torres, David Gomez, Karl Perazzo, Raul Rekow, Steve Thornton...

    Latin Jazz Giants and Eddie Palmieri at Lehman College, October 11, 2008


    Kanye West with Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D. and Rihana at MSG

  • Movies

    ..

    Chester French at The Cutting Room
    Marvin Diz and Yoel del Sol
    Yoel del Sol

  • Television

    Entourage, best EVER!!! Otherwise, no time to watch. The world is moving too fast and there is so much to do and so little time to do it...
    Hitslink


  • Books

    Donna Leon mysteries, all of them. Kite Runner, Book Seller of Kabul...

  • Heroes

    My son Matthew and my wife Vivianne and the rest of my family and close friends, world wide. They make my life worthwhile. Also all the amazing musicians that I am grateful to be able to call my friends.

    Sadly, too many have left us like Tito Puente, Hilton Ruiz, Don Alias, Little Ray Romero, Frankie Malbabe, Tati, Papaito, Virgilio Marti, Ray Barretto, Cal Tjader, Kako, Willie Bobo, Celia Cruz, Machito, Tony Jimenez, Frankie Rodriguez, Dizzy Gillespie, Mark Ledford, José Mangual, Sr., Olatunji, Johnny Rodriguez, Sr., Tati, Dom Um Romao, Barry Rogers, Claudio Slon, Mongo Santamaria, Pete El Conde Rodriguez, Charlie Palmieri, Kenny Kirkland, Carl "Oscar" Foster, Tito Rodriguez, ...

Details

  • Status: Married
  • Here for: Networking
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Education: In college
  • Occupation: photographer of the next great thing in music

Schools

Networking

  • Finding new talent, recording for congahead.com and photographing for the whole world to see and hear their marvelous talent.

  • People-that's my thing. I meet so many and most are leading edge percussionists that shape the world into a better place to live.

  • percussionists, conga drummers, African drummers, Cuban drummers, World music drummers

Companies

  • Congahead Publishing

    begun in 2005-for ever

  • Latin Percussion, Inc.

    1964-present

Blurbs

About me:

itsbongoboy covers Busy P Nike Release

Passion has been my driving force. Starting with a simple folding camera at the age of 12 I became fascinated with photographing my surroundings. At age 17 I fell in love with Latin and jazz music. I have been, for over 4 decades photographing the legends of this music. In 1964 I began to build bongos and other percussion inventions in my basement. With this background I founded LP, the largest percussion instrument company in the world. What drove me to create products was never the money but the thrill of pleasing the percussionists that were and still are, my heroes. In 1996 I began, congahead.com which is a website devoted to these musical giants. You will find here over 10,000 photos plus movies of live performances, inside tips and interviews that are a must for anyone who loves great music. Travel with me around the world to meet some of the most talented musicians and personalities in contemporary music. ..

Who I'd like to meet:

Kid Robot Store grand opening. Soho, NYC. May 1, 2008

Martin's Birthday bash. February 16, 2008


I have been blessed with knowing some of the greatest musicians in the world over a period of 50 years. I continue to meet amazing people that continue to create beautiful music in every category of music. From Cuban timba to American, hiphop. Its all good and hope to continue to create ©Profiles In Greatness videos with leading edge performers. Go to martincongahead at youtube for the full collection.


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Onel Mulet and Roman Diaz
Nanny Assis Brazilian tune
Pedro "Pedrito" Martinez, Mauricio Herrera and Panagiotis Andreou
A Sunday at Orchard Beach
Exciting Music Videos
Eddie Montalvo's 54th Birthday
Ray Barretto Tribute at Lehman College. Oct. 7, 2006
North Sea Jazz Festival 2006
Montreux Jazz Festival 2006
RIP Manny Duran 1926-2006
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My Birthday 2007

NAMM Show 2007




Kid Robot Grand Opening, NTC



Montreux Jazz Festival 2006

It was one of my most exciting experiences. Santana assembled the greatest musicians of the African diaspora for 3 nights of memorable music in Stravinsky Hall in Montreux, Switzerland.

Comments

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  • Jimmy Delgado

    Jul 2 2009 12:41 AM

    Hi Martin,
    Its been awhile, Im sure you're enjoying the summer with the family.
    Regards to Matthew and Vivianna.
    Take care.
    Jimmy
    PS: Dont be a stranger.
    Ciao
  • QUES

    Jun 26 2009 4:48 AM

    MHet Martin!!
  • HCH PRO

    Jun 26 2009 4:47 AM

    Mr. Cohen

    Happy Fathers Day

    Homero
  • ORLANDOorlando puertas

    Jun 26 2009 4:47 AM

    HOLA MARTIN,I HOPE YOU HAVE A BLESSED FATHERS DAY...THANK YOU FOR L.P.
  • DawnE (Kitten)Dawn Garcia

    Jun 26 2009 4:47 AM

    Happy Father's Day Martin.
  • Raciel Alvarez

    Jun 13 2009 11:33 AM

    Marthin , how do you feel my frend , my greating from las vegas .
  • *נєякѕтαя*™Jerkin Tooh dha maxx

    May 27 2009 12:05 AM

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  • JAVIER CABANILLAS

    May 19 2009 5:55 AM

    Stopping by to say hello...thanks for the great conga work!

    Javier Cabanillas
  • SotoS Music Productions

    May 14 2009 4:11 AM

    Thanks for the friendship!
    Plz add GroundSound
    www.myspace.com/groundsound2213
  • THE OFFICIAL MYSPACE PA…Mike Balitao

    May 10 2009 4:45 PM

    Hi martin hope all is well
  • Matthew Lee Knowles

    May 7 2009 5:45 AM

    Woo! Thanks for been a friend, don’t be a silent friend, be a chatty friend :) Much love and music Mat x
  • Eddie Montalvo

    May 7 2009 5:45 AM

    Pops
    Just passing through to say hello.
    Hope all is well.
    Regards to viviann,matthew and the family
    many blessings
  • Samuel Torres

    Apr 28 2009 11:52 AM

    MARTIN how are you?? big big hug !! hope to meet you soon!!<br />Samuel
  • andyandy sierra

    Apr 28 2009 11:52 AM

    Martin, Thanks for the add !! LP is above the rest ! MY best to you and your family. Andy
  • Pacific Coast Percussion

    Apr 28 2009 11:52 AM

    Martin,
    I hope this message finds you well.
    Just wanted to say "Big Thanks!" for being a driving force in the community!

    Stan"Cachimbo" Corpus
  • NICOLE* Model/Singer/Ac…

    Apr 28 2009 11:51 AM

    Hello Martin, and thanx for adding me to your page!:) <br /> <br /> Love, Nicole*:):) XOXOXOXO <br />
  • Jay Puente Project

    Apr 28 2009 11:51 AM

    HELLO MARTIN : I PRAY ALL IS WELL , JUST STOPPING BY TO WISH YOU AND YOURS A HAPPY EASTER .<br /><br />BE BLESSED<br /><br />JAY PUENTE
  • Borikua4l1fe

    Apr 28 2009 11:51 AM

    Thanks for the add! Have a GREAT! DAY!
  • CHARLESCHARLES PEÑALVER

    Apr 28 2009 11:51 AM

    HI MARTIN!!!<br /><br />...THANKS FOR THE ADD!!!!!!<br /><br />SALUDOS DESDE CARACAS-VENEZUELA!!!!!<br /><br /><br />CHARLES PEÑALVER<br />...GUARACHANDO!!!<br />
  • Salsa Queen Of HawaiiMinnie Rivera Ruiz

    Apr 28 2009 11:51 AM

    Great website!!! aloha!
  • justmegan

    Apr 28 2009 11:51 AM

    thank you! :)
  • MannyManny Silvera

    Mar 29 2009 9:47 PM

    hola /martin/ saludos desde/los angeles/ manny silvera/origen/bassed in america/2009.
  • LipPhillip Ruiz

    Mar 13 2009 2:43 PM

    thank you so much for the add. It's great to be part of the family...
  • Peppe Consolmagno

    Mar 13 2009 8:44 PM

    Hello| Hello! Martin, Peppe is here, Ciao from Tavullia, Peppe
  • SalSoul

    Mar 19 2009 2:33 AM

    Salsa with Soul Y'all!!!