The Conga Kings - Rumba at its Best
Following the recent high energy performance from the Drums of Japan, The Conga Kings bring their Latin-flavored rhythms of the Afro-Cuban sound to Listner Auditorium.
The 11-piece Rumba band is led Candido Camero, Carlos “Patato” Valdes and Giovanni Hidalg, three of the best-known Latin conga drum percussionists in the world. Candido and Patato have both been playing since the 1930s, with Hidalg, the ”youngster” of the group, in his mid-30s. The band’s sound has been described as “Dizzy Gillespie meets Tito Puente“.
And after the concert, hit a local club for some salsa dancing.
The Conga Kings - Camero, Valdes, Hidalgo
George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium
730 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052 (map it)
Date and Time - Friday, Nov. 16th, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets - $20.00 - $35.00 and are available online.
Nearest Metro Subway Station - line, then a block walk or use the DC Circulator.
Parking - Street and paid garage parking is available.
Here’s a quick solo clip from Candido Camero.
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