Bembe: Tumba Stick Variations with Israel 'Toto' Berriel

Bembe: Tumba Stick Variations with Israel "Toto" Berriel

Toto, a native of the city of Matanzas, Cuba, began his professional music career as a member of “Grupo AfroCuba de Matanzas” in 1988. After two years with AfroCuba, Toto was invited to join the ranks of world famous “LOS MUÑEQUITOS DE MATANZAS”, unexpectedly following in his father’s footsteps.

In over a decade with LOS MUNEQUITOS, Toto toured worldwide, singing, playing and teaching classes. Toto’s deep knowledge and fierce pride in his AfroCuban ancestry inspire him to impart with this valuable information with utmost integrity, quietly demanding the best from all students.

In the past decades, Toto has shared the stage with many greats including Herbie Hancock, Los Van Van and Irakere
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