In the Studio with Giovanni Hidalgo (Conga Solo)

Giovanni Hidalgo performs a conga solo in the LP studio.

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[JimmyDrumTech]

Met the man about 3 days ago. I am a percussion tech and when I found out I was teching for him, I flipped. Such a kind man and monster on the congas!

[holygroove]

Giovanni is one of those musicians who inspires you to be good, even if you're not a congero. People like him are rare, but very important.

[kal-elofkrypton]

I have been playing congas for 21 years.. i started playing at 18, i am now 39.. man how time flyes! So i consider myself to be good. Ive always had music in my blood picked it up effortlessly... but this man blows my mind! Amazing talent...

[bull]

I'm Puerto Rican descent and I studied flamenco guitar in Souther Spain in Jerez de la Frontera and Luis el Perikin son of Flamenco legend Nino Jero who is a really nice guy and great musician who plays flamenco guitar and percussion couldn't stop talking of Giovanni Hidalgo, goes to show music is universal.

[rodolfofarinas]

Majestic and worthy of great respect and admiration. I understand that everyone wants to be special in this world, but in reality, very few people alive can be truly called the best at what they do, and this man, deserves that mention many times over.

[ORRO]

Holy shit, it was pure gold from beginning to end. My most sincerest respects.
Bravo, Giovanni. Love u.

[mrmagik]

I am absolutely speechless. In my opinion, this man is and always will be the greatest conguero ever, hands down. Incredible!

[seppoinnanen]

For sure the best conga playing that I have ever seen/heard

[keefmeister]

This is the guy that got me into drumming, I bought one of his compact congas and started watching his videos, now I can't stop, help....

[BrianRussick]

The feel, the rolls, the technique that should do it! Beast mode can’t even be deactivated on this man haha

[KRIZ_MC]

AWWWW Giovanni Hidalgo!!! You and Changuito were such a big part of a spiritual transformation I had during some of the best years of my life and I just want to say I love you bro. God Bless you + + +

[mercuryline]

amazing groove these drums are tuned masterfully!

[frankrosa]

Had to honor to see this man play with Batacumbele many years ago, and several times after that. Best percussionist to ever live.

[lidiacatracha]

Es increible como él toca. Me fascina la afinación de las congas y aunque tiene una velocidad exorbitante, no la usa todo el tiempo. He visto el vídeo de principio a fin y no me aburrió en ningún momento. Bravo Giovanni!!

[jonnosutton]

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Queen of all instruments-sounds so great-nothing resonates with me quite so well; I am now happy, so thank you!

[kpec]

I wonder how hard it is to learn the double palm technique. This guy is just so flawless. Amazingo!

[hannibal]

Been listen to Giovanni play for ever . One of the greats

[Drums-and-Percussion-Grooves]

A great master of percussion! Perfectly sounding congas!

[nestorsalazar]

Blessed. Getting old and still pushing the edge of possibilities... Bravo!!!!

[zahrakhan]

What a solo.. so dynamic, curious, and exciting