Rafael Sida Huizar

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Percussionist Rafael Sida was born in Mexico but Sweden has been his home for the last twenty-five years and he has collaborated with such groups as Ale Möller Band - Jonas Knutsson Quartet - Stockholms Jazz Orq. -Bob Myntzer - Hot Salsa- Makonde- Amadu Jarr¹s Highlife orchestra - Erik Steen's Flamenco Fusion - Maria Johansson , Sebastién Duvé - Svenskarna - Ann Kristin Hedmark - etc. etc.
He is a musician with a passion for all he does providing soul and groove to his musical environments whether they be salsa, flamenco or different kinds of African music. He is a also a much-appreciated teacher and through his wide experience has modelled his own drum set which is a combination of a conventional jazz kit and a collection of ethno percussion instruments.
His favourite among masters of the art is the late Sabu Martinez. Because of his prowess as a percussionist as well as his personal charm Rafael is a great favourite among his colleagues.
In 2004 Rafael Sida received a scholarship from Laila and Charles Gavatin's Foundation for Jazz Music.
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