• Afro Cuban rhythms
• Mozambique
• Bembé
• Clave and tumbao variations
• Soloing and improvisations
• Samba
Alex has performed all over the world. Due to his in-depth study of the music of different cultures, Alex’s playing transcends musical traditions and boundaries. His expression of rhythm is heavily influenced by his study of East Indian rhythm. As a result, Alex has become known for his creative approach to music and his unique ability to fuse rhythmic ideas from various disciplines, into one cohesive performance.
Dominic Garcia began playing drums at the age of seven. By 1991 after being in Marching, Jazz and Concert band as well as being a founding member of the Sacramento group, Deftones, Garcia began on a lifelong journey of study in world beat and percussion. In 1994 he began studying conga with Eddie Diaz, a New York percussionist with a list of performance credits ranging from Tito Allen, to Yomo Toro.