santana's percussionists Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo
demonstrate the afro-cuban 6/8 Rhythm

In this online lesson, Santana's percussionists Karl Perazzo and Raul Rekow demonstrate the Afro-Cuban 6/8 Rhythm on congas and timbales. This video is an excerpt from the full-lenghth DVD, From Afro-Cuban to Rock.

The DVD features Santana's rhythm section Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo as well as other renowned musicians including Billy Johnson (drums), Myron Dove(bass) and Rebeca Mauleon (keyboards). The band applies traditional rhythms such as Guajira, Guaguanco, Palo, Cha-cha-cha, Rumba, Columbia, and Afro-Cuban 6/8, as well as instruction for each on various percussion instruments. Whether you are an aspiring Latin percussionist or simply loooking for a greater understanding of how the rhythmic magic is created, From Afro-Cuban to Rock is for you! Buy DVD now!