Music is not a competition.

On the other hand, fledgling congueros should know what they’re up against.

I don’t have any info about this young player.

The video was posted fourteen years ago on a fascinating YouTube channel called Conga Borkiua.

Is there anything more beautiful than a culture that nurtures its young through music?

Their mission statement:

The purpose of this page is to have a space for Puerto Rican percussionists where they can share their ideas and make contact with other musicians in the world. It is a bond of friendship between all with a common purpose that unites us, EL TAMBOR

One good video deserves another. From the same channel.

David Antonio, 11 years old (posted 2013)

– Ken McCarthy
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