My passion is drumming, the music disciplines of Afro Cuba, West Africa and the world of music. I am a dancer and singer. I love to work with others. I love life, reading and making drums. I do lecture demonstrations and share my knowledge of the diaspora.
Short Bio:
Kenneth Burney ‘aka’ Brinquito, graduated with a Masters in Voice from Julliard. Has since studied Afro Cuban percussion with Julito Collazo, Lazaro Gallaraga, Hector Hernadez ‘aka’ Flaco, Mongo Santamaria and Armando Peraza. In 1980 met his godfather Orlando Antonio Rios Alfonso ‘aka’ Puntillia. Now performs with Pumtillia in the "New Generation".
Skip has recorded and performed with Karen Briggs, Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Chaka Kahn, Munyungo Jackson and the Jungle Book Band, Bill Summers, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Dianne Reeves, Tanya Leon, Sting, Vinx, Phil Collins, Cirque De Soile, John Mac Laughlin, Gene Golden and Quinto Meyer, Saoco, Edwin Bonillia, Lefty Perez, Tito Allen, Charlie Palmieri, Ray Santiago, Stanley Clark, Bradford Marsalis, Trelok Gurtu, Nu Guajiro. He currently heads his Afro Cuban Ensemble, Eru Chambo, and his latin jazz band, Qumombo.
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