rhythm roots
whorkshop
Rhythm Roots Workshop is an exciting hands-on program which combines traditional drumming techniques with a sense of cultural awareness and appreciation. Students will be introduced to a variety of drums from various cultures around the world, learn some basic drumming techniques and gain a valuable understanding and appreciation of global cultures.
Mr Labriola can bring up to 35 drums that include...
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Congas-3 sizes Tumba-Conga-Quinto Cuban Style. Gon Bop, Valje & LP.
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Bongos-Cuban Gon Bop & LP
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Dumbecks-Egyptian Alexandria
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Djembes-Remo
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Fonde, Keta, Buf/Baandu-Jamaican
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Cajons-Spain
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Tupan/Davul-Bulgaria, Surdo-Brazil or Bass Drum
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Claves, Cowbells, Tambourines, Maracas, Cabasa, Guiro, Sherkere etc.
Bio: Mick had self-financed travel-study excursions to Jamaica, Trinidad, Morocco, Spain, and India; as well as touring-performing in Jordan, Palestine, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Poland, Puerto Rico and China.
His formal musical studies began at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago with James Dutton, Richie "Gajate" Garcia and Frank Dawson. Global Studies include Arabic Music at the National Conservatory of Music in Amman, Jordan (1994); Tabla at The Rhythm Riders Institute in Ahmedabad, Gujarat-India (2007), and Flamenco Guitar with Jose Cortez Pansequito in Puerto Santa Maria, Andalucia Spain (2008).