The funkiest beat – built off the clave

Afro-Cuban culture, Blog, Cuba, Video and audio

New Orleans drum master Zigaboo Modeliste explains how he built the iconic drum riff to the funk classic “Hey Pocky A-Way” from the clave.

First the tune..

Now the explanation

– Ken McCarthy
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