ABOUT
An accomplished and seasoned musician/ composer (ASCAP member) with no “formal” training, Santiago has shared the stage with a host of renowned musicians including Jonathan Butler, Jimmy Delgado, Bobby Sanabria, Keith David, and Bill Sims Jr. His movie credits include the HBO original film “Lackawanna Blues” and theater credits include “Gem of the Ocean” and “The Vagina Monologues”.
- Screen name:
- congaking
- Member since:
- Jan 17 2008
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Ray Barreto, Giovanni Hidalgo, Patato Valdes, Bashiri Johnson, Babatunde Olatunji, Incognito, Brand New Heavies, Omar, EWF, Mint Condition, just to name a few.....
EQUIPMENT
5 congas, bongos, cajon (box drum), 2 djembes, kpangalo drum, chimes, timbales, a bunch of minor percussion.