I'd like to hear any suggestions on a good model Cajon. Nothing fancy, nthing I have to trek alone into a tropical jungle and eat frogs in some guy's hut before he'll make one using ancient techniques or anything like that. Just a good solid Cajon that I get to learn and experiment with.
As for Ojos de Brujo, Jim, that is some of the COOLEST music I have ever heard. The track ";Zambra"; on their album Bari is absolutely out of this world.
For those of you who haven't heard Ojos, it's worth the $10 on iTunes.
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almost 16 years ago
Thanks guys!
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almost 16 years ago
I just watched a YT of todo tiende... I don't think I've ever seen so many styles merged... Latin, Indian, Caribbean, Rap, and Middle-Eastern...
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almost 16 years ago
Keith, Neal Flum had/has a nice cajon. He got it years ago I'm not sure where he got it, or what brand, but you might contact him.��
Glad to see you are a country star now...
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almost 16 years ago
Hehe, thanks Clay. What a fun gig.
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almost 16 years ago
[quote author=Keith Anderson link=topic=2125.msg10950#msg10950 date=1196459257] I'd like to hear any suggestions on a good model Cajon.�� Nothing fancy, nthing I have to trek alone into a tropical jungle and eat frogs in some guy's hut before he'll make one using ancient techniques or anything like that.�� [/quote]
Ha ha ha. That's pretty funny. If anyone knows about this kind of guy, I'd be willing to go! I don't know about the whole eating frogs thing though.... ewwww.
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Hey Keith,
Jen Lowe is a Meinl artist and she has some vids on YouTube playing various Cajon models. Check out the pick up cajon video.
One thing to realize is that there are two basic types of Cajons. Peruvian drums have snares or ";rattles"; and Cuban drums are traditionally performed in sets of three, just like a quinto, conga and tumbadora. Cubans use cajons while playing a Yambu.
Anyway, here is a link to a site that explains how to make your own drums. I purchased mine from a ";mom & pops"; place. Great sounding drums and less that a thirds of the price of a normal retailer.
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Thanks guys!