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Papaconga

About Me

It has been my privilege as a percussionist to have had the opportunity to play with many bands the last 10 - 12 years, either as a permanent member, or as a guest with an open door policy. ("Just bring your drum!" they would always say. Such a compliment!) Never-the-less I am happy to say that I am still a member of GRANDADDY YOUTH, PRIMAL CHOCOLATE, & NAKED HEARTS. (Please, see the links for connecting to some of my many talented friends and the beauty of their gifts.) PEACE THROUGH MUSIC!The music I share here are my own arrangements created using ACID. (The software, not the drug!) Ha-ha! The one exception is the song “Boyz will be Boyz” or as I like to call it “Aye Mamasita!” It was put together last Thanksgiving weekend, when I visited Grandaddy Youth. After a few hours (and a few beers) the song & words came together. It was taken to new heights by Erik Urbano of Grandaddy Youth, after the he laid his sweet guitar tracks. (That boy can play!)I worked to create what is in my heart, driven by my passion, guided by my soul, that music which lies within me. I like so many others want create the expressions of our beings. I certainly hope you enjoy the music, the passion, and the spirit. Peace to you, and all who are yours. Sincerely, Andrew Diaz, Jr. aka Papaconga. 

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Member Since: 13/01/2008
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Influences: Wow, that list is too great to pull together as I was born into and raised in New York City to a Caribbean family (from Puerto Rico), but I lived in the projects. So, imagine all the influences with that background, add to it music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s, and there are just too many names to list. Nevertheless, all in all, the greatest influence of all is the passion, and the fire, that I found in all music from all over the world as the years went by.
Sounds Like: Strong Flamenco flavors, Trance Dance, Sensual & Passionate. Listen to this music with the one you want!
Record Label: Unsigned

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