The Afinites at the Wailers 420 show at Flytrap Music Hall. Thanks to Donnie for the access!
Doc James of Local Hero feelin it at the Wailers 420 show at Flytrap Music Hall.
Tulsa's unique attraction: the Driller statue.
Influences
La Excelencia
Wayne Gorbea
Sonora Carruseles
Bob Marley
Mongo Santamaria
Poncho Sanchez
RAY BARRETTO
Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Steel Pulse
Israel "Cachao" Lopez
Bobby Valentin
Manu Dibango
Candido
Chano Pozo
Tata Guines
Giovanni Hidalgo
Tito Puente
Eddie Palmieri
Black Uhuru
Culture
Cal Tjader
Carlos Santana
El Chicano
Cortijo
Ozomatli
Pucho and his Latin Soul Brothers
Sergent Garcia
Groundation
so many more...
Sounds Like
I hope you enjoy these selected images from my albums:
I post my photos here to share with others. I am a professional photographer and these are my craft. Big ups to all the artists who let me into their shows with my gear!! If you have a photo idea, I want to hear about it. Send me a message and let's see what we can create! Personal Use: If you want to use my photos for personal use (non-commercial) you are welcome to do so. Please don't alter them, such as to remove my watermark. That's how I promote myself as a photographer. Promotional Use: If you want to use them to promote your organization or band, please let me know. I am open to that. I mainly want to know who uses them in order to promote my photo services. Please don't alter them, such as to remove my watermark.
Musical Background
I have been playing with latin bands in Tulsa for about 3 years. I currently enjoy playing congas in Saoco. I have been focusing on learning the rich traditions of Afro-Cuban music by playing Salsa, Cha Cha, Latin Jazz, Guaguanco, Plena, 6/8 and many more.
Some friends and I occasionally play in an Afro-Carribean percussion ensemble called Alma Rumbera. We have explored 6/8, Plena, and Guaguanco rhythms.
I also love playing other percussion instruments when I get the chance. I sit in with friends whenever possible to stretch my horizons.
Photographic Background
I have been taking photos for over 10 years. I chose to pursue a degree from the University of Missouri Photojournalism program. I have never been drawn to shooting hard news, though.
I love shooting live music of all types. I shoot available light as much as possible. I like to capture the quality of light that exists without my intervention. I feel it is more authentic and usually more moving.
I take my Nikon D80 to as many shows as I can. Contact me if you want me to come to your show and shoot some promotional images of your group.
Heritage
I am French on my mom's side and American on my dad's. I speak 3 languages: French, Spanish and English and I love traveling as much as I can.
Travels
My international travels have included Spain, France, Switzerland, Germany (East and West circa 1988-89), The Netherlands, England, Reunion (an island off the coast of Madagascar) and probably a few more.
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