About Me
As a Professional Drummer and renowned musician in the national and international stage, his trajectory has amazed the musical environment in which he has grown up.Born on January 24, 1980 in San Jose, Costa Rica; he started playing his fathers drums at the age of 7. His dad was his first teacher, guide and inspiration... No wonder why, because Mr. Kin Rivera is one of the most important, popular, and influential drummers in Costa Rica.Kin Jr. developed the same qualities as his dad and that is why he is now one of the most demanded musicians in the country.
He has worked with many of Costa Ricas top artists including Sexteto de Jazz Latino (Ruben Blades musicians), Adrian Goizueta y el Experimental, Ares, Porpartes, Suite Doble, Kadeho, Fusion Caribe, Manuel Obregon, Tito Oses, Patricio Torres and some international artists such as Nito Mestre (Argentina), La Quinta Estacion (Spain), Patricio Borguetti (Argentina), David Bisbal (Spain), Luis Enrique Mejia Godoy (Nicaragua), Fareed Haque (USA), Rachelle Jeanty, recently he made a performance with Andy Summers (UK), Bill Mc Person (USA) and many others. With a style that combines power, technique and finesse, Kin is recognized as one of the best drummers in the Latin America.
Today he is working on the recording of some new CDs: one with Team VIP (latin music), Desafio (Heavy Metal-flamenco North American band), Milan Jakobec (rock folk), Erick Leon (latin pop), and last but not least, a National University CD (fusion). All the records will be released very soon!!!!And recently were released the new records of: Arnoldo Castillo (pop), Porpartes (Latin pop), Tito Oses (pop rock), Kayros (coral pop Christian music) , Jennifer Salinas (Christian pop), Escats (pop), Ruta Uno (rock), Maf (rock-pop).
Team VIP, is a project working in Miami made by the producer Luis Marquez, and Kin also appeared in this CD with great players as: Geovanny Hidalgo, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Richie Flores, Arturo Sandoval, Ed Calle, among others.At the same time, Kin is working on his own solo project, Radical Sonora. And he began his work the past may, playing in the Curacao Jazz Festival.Recently Kin was endorsee by Sabian Cymbals and Yamaha Drums.Kin is actually nominated to a Latin Grammy 2007, with the Porpartes album "Solo Paz".With the experience achieved throughout his career, he is undoubtedly open and prepared to play with all kinds of bands and share his knowledge and skills for creating and innovating.Kin want to say you the importance to SAVE the ANIMALS, they are our best FRIENDS in this world!!!!!
PLEASE SAVE THEM!!!!
