Chucho Valdes and Irakere squad, Roberto Fonseca, Anga' Diaz, Tata Guines, Cachao, Cachaito..the bass family, my maestro Changuito y Los Van Van, Paradox, Led Zeppelin, Bugz in the attic, Ahmad Jamal, Lionel Loueke, Thelonious Monk, Elvin Jones, Bill Evans, Roy Haynes, Art Blakey, D. Byrd, Freddie Hubbard, Leo Brouwer, MAW, Domu, Wes Montgomery, 4hero, J Dilla, Dj Premier, John Coltrane, S .Wonder, ATCQ, Mcoy Tyner, Airto Moreira, Pete Rock, Jimmy Smith, , Roy Ayers, Art Tatum, Alex Attias, Neptunes, Moodyman, EPMD, Jaco Pastorious, Cecil Taylor, Ali Farka, Lemon D, Dilninja, Optical, Omar Sosa, IG Culture, A Jobin, Patato, Interactivo, Herbie Hancock, Caetano Veloso, Giovanni Hidalgo, Mongo Santamaria, Peruchin, Frank Emilio, Theo Parrish, Ruben Gonzales, Maracas, George Duke, Carl Craig, Mad Mike, Gonzalo Rubalcaba,Bobby Hutcherson, Mizell brothers..
DJ, producer and percussionist Vince Vella blends a deep knowledge and understanding of Afro-Cuban rhythms with house, hip-hop, techno, soul and jazz and more.
VV has represented Goya and Reinforced on the decks, and also broadcast his own radio show on Nuwave radio (www.nuwaveradio.co.uk).
Alongside spinning records, VV is also an accomplished percussionist who has studied in Cuba and Brazil. He received guidance from the late Tata Guines (mentor to Anga Diaz), Changuito, Yosvany Duran, and Yaroldi, among many.
His love affair with Cuba continues, and he is currently working on collaborations with trumpet player Julio Padron (Irakere and Interactivo) and musicians from Afro Cuban All Stars, Irakere, Chucho Valdes, Temperamento and Carlinhos Brown’s band. His latest production – an Afro-Cuban dancefloor slammer. June 2009 V V recorded and co-produced an album in Cuba with Gilles Peterson, Roberto Fonseca, Obsesion, Mayra Caridad Valdes, Danay and many other special guests, out soon on Brownswood recordings. expect some Latin Fireworks!!!!!
VV is also a journalist for Straight No Chaser and Shook.
HOLA!!! Saludos Musicales, Visita mi myspace y podras escuchar un pequeno adelanto de mi proximo trabajo discografico YAOUNDE HI!!!!! Musical Greeting, visit my myspace and you will be able to listen a small preview of my upcoming release YAOUNDE. Mucha Paz, amor y musica Much Peace, Love and Music
4-7 of June - FINDAMORALE FESTIVAL 2009, HOXTON, LONDON. with SUPER double bills from Paris on 5th and 6th of June featuring 1) - HADRIEN FERAUD (Bireli Lagrene, John McLaughlin, Chick Corea) and RUMEURS 2) - LINLEY MARTHE ( Joe Zawinul, Mino Cinelu, Dave Liebman, Trilok Gurtu, Richard Galliano) Project. You will have a rare chance to see these two bands on one night for the price of one! Only at CHARLIE WRIGHT'S INTERNATIONAL (45 Pitfield Street, N1 6DA). For more info call 07918635328 or go www.myspace.com/charliewrights
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Hii! Im really proud to be friend of someone that has the same name than me! Its so Funny! And your music is wonderfull! Hope see it live someday! kisses
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