Tatico Henríquez
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Domingo "Tatico" García Henríquez, considered one of the best accordionists of merengue tipico, was born in Nagua, Dominican Republic. His career began in the 1960s and the early 1970s. He was known f
Henríquez, on the right
Conga
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The conga, also known as tumbadora, is a tall, narrow, single-headed drum from Cuba. Congas are staved like barrels and classified into three types: quinto, tres dos or tres golpes, and tumba or salid
Latin Percussion conga drum exhibited at the National Museum of World Cultures in Amsterdam
A pair of congas (front) with a pair of bongos (back) mounted on top. The combination of congas and bongos was pioneered by Cándido Camero in New York City.
New LP Classic Congas
Playing three congas; one microphone is for the vocals and the other for the congas.