Omar Ledezma, Jr.

Omar Ledezma, Jr., is an educator at the Community Music Center in San Francisco, and GRAMMY-winning singer and percussionist. He has toured with renowned artists in UK, Europe, the Caribbean, and South America and participated in more than 20 recordings, CDs, DVDs, and books.

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VIDEO TIP: Cáscara Rhythm on the Timbales

Omar Ledezma, Jr. - June 12, 2014

Omar Ledezma Jr. demonstrates the Afro-Cuban rhythm the cáscara.

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VIDEO TIP: Introduction to Timbales

Omar Ledezma, Jr. - May 28, 2014

Omar Ledezma Jr. gives an overview of the set-up and sound of the Cuban timbales.

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VIDEO TIP: Latin Rhythm Overview

Omar Ledezma, Jr. - May 14, 2014

Omar Ledezma Jr. demonstrates an overview of the types of rhythms played on the conga.

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VIDEO TIP: The Martillo Rhythm

Omar Ledezma, Jr. - May 1, 2014

Percussionist Omar Ledezma, Jr. shows us the most popular bongo rhythm used in Afro-Cuban music.

VIDEO TIP: Cuban Marcha Rhythm

Omar Ledezma, Jr. - April 16, 2014

Percussionist Omar Ledezma, Jr. provides an introduction to the Cuban Marcha Rhythm, the most common rhythm used in Salsa/Son music.