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Ricky Carrido

Toca Percussion

About Me



.. Ricardo "Ricky" Luis Carrido has studied Brazilian percussion and conga as a student of his father, Romeo Carrido, as well as Afro-Cuban traditional music since the age of three. He often presents workshops focusing on Afro-Cuban folklore for the San Diego School District and teaches at the Oceanside Museumof Art, and Palomar College. Ricky has performed and/ or recorded with such artists as Chuchito Valdez, Pete Escovedo, Larry Harlow, "Mr Bongo" Jack Constanzo,Bruce Cameron's Latin All-Stars, Jimmy Patton, Bradley Leighton, Ron Igarta, Mark Lamson, Silfredo La O Vigo, Seguida. He is currently working on a recording project and several upcoming television performances with Luna Llena, which he co-directs with his father. He Joined Agogo Afro-Cuban Drum and Dance in summer 2007 as its newest member. Ricky is a Kaman Artist and is Endorsed by Toca Percussion.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/9/2006
Band Members:
Influences: My Father Romeo Carrido, Harry Tippins Jr, Almikar Pena, Rafael Ramirez, Jesus Diaz, John Santos, Michael Spiro, Edgardo Cambon, Jerry Gonzalez, Regino Jimenez, Tata Guines, Miguel Anga Diaz, Eddie Montalvo, Giovanni, Paoli Mejias, Roberto Quintero, Luisito Quintero, Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Armando Peraza, Candido Camero, Patato Valdez, Long John Olivia, Pancho Quinto
Sounds Like: Sign my Guestbook !! -Ricky Carrido



Type of Label: None

My Blog

Private Lessons

I teach Privately. Fee’s Half and Hr: $50 1 hr: $100 More Questions/Info regarding Private lessons Message me on Myspace. Ache Ricky Carrido
Posted by Ricky Carrido on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:09:00 PST

Music

The Music on my Myspace player was done in 2002. Stay tune because I’m going to be updating my site with more music for you to enjoy. I did all the parts on all Essembles
Posted by Ricky Carrido on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:03:00 PST