Kieffer Santander

Specialism:

Peruvian cajon, congas, bongos

Location:

Radlett
United Kingdom WD7

Additional Info:

Professional percussionist with extensive experience in percussion instruments from different countries such as Cuban batá drums, Colombian tambora, congas, bongos, güiro, cowbell, surdo, etc. among others.
Specialist in the Peruvian Cajon and everything related to the instruments that are part of Afro-Peruvian music such as, cajon, donkey's jaw, congas, bongos. among others.
He began his percussionist career in Peru in 1972.
Awarded by the Embassy of Peru in London for the excellent work of spreading Peruvian culture in the United Kingdom in 2005.
QUALIFICATIONS.
1974 - 1979 Bachelor's Certificate in Business Administration (PERU)
1982 - 1983 School of Fine Arts (Lima, Peru) Music.
1990 - 1991. Latin percussion at the Tom Allies Center (Stratford, London).
1991 Recording studio for musicians at Kings Way College (London
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES TODAY
Composer and Producer at the Company "Brilliant Music Ltd".
Composer and Producer of own songs such as:
• Sambo - Simple - 2019.
• Crazy Summer - Simple - 2019.
• Afro Latinos Rhythms - Album - 2014.
Active member in the "Lokandes" Band. Instruments: cajon, congas, minor percussion and choirs.
Active member in the "Bamba Empire" Band. Instruments: cajon, congas, minor percussion.

Director and founder of the Afro Peruvian Band “Manos Negras” composed of nine musicians and three professional dancers, starting their activities in 2001.
Director of the musical and artistic part in PROMPERU events (London 2011-2014) such as World Travel Market, Destinations, Road Show, Machu Picchu in Covent Garden.
Afro-Peruvian percussion teacher at the SOAS School of Oriental and African Studies London, in 2009.
Organizer of Afro-Peruvian Festivals for five consecutive years (2007-2011) with the exclusive participation of the band “Manos Negras”, reaching an audience of approximately 200 people per festival.
Organizer of Afro Peruvian percussion workshops in London Schools. 1991-1994.
Founder of the former Peruvian folk dance group "Korikancha" 1990.
Salsa teacher at the Guildhall (Barbican Center) 1989
Private classes of Peruvian Cajon to individuals.

Fees

£ 30.00 Pounds Per Hour
Available for tutorials on line as well

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