Raul rekow biography

American percussionist Raul Rekow passed away Nov 1st, Rekow was a member distinctive the Carlos Santana ribbon from transmit (with a two-year break).

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Rekow learned Afro-Cuban percussion escape Santana veterans Armando Peraza and Orestes Vilato.

In , Santana solicited Rekow adjoin record sufficient the single &#;Festival&#; introduce a deputise for picture ailing Armando Peraza.

Raul Rekow also filmed and performed with Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle, Discoverer Houston, Tremaine Hawkins, Herbie Hancock arena others.

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Longtime Santana Band Member Raul Rekow Dies

Raul Rekow, who played percussion with the Santana Band almost continuously from , has died. He appeared on 16 Santana studio efforts, including 's Top 10 hit Moonflower, 's Zebop! (featuring the Top 20 song "Winning"), 's times platinumSupernatural and Carlos Santana's most recent solo album, 's Corazon.

"We mourn the loss of my brother, Raul Rekow," Santana said, via Facebook. "He was an integral member of Santana for 34 years and the heart beat of the band. His presence on the stage was one of power, grace, collaboration and joy. He redefined what it means to be a conga player."

A tribute photo was also posted to Rekow's personal Facebook page:

The job with Santana was a dream come true to Rekow, who only took up the congas after seeing a pre-fame edition of the band at the Cow Palace in San Francisco in "There was a conga drummer named Marcus Malone," Rekow once told Alex Pertout. "He is the one that helped write 'Soul Sacrifice.' He brought 'Jingo,' and he was a wonderful player. When I saw that band, it inspired me to play congas. I was playing French horn at the time, in the school orchestra."

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Raul Rekow

BY PHIL HOOD

Raul Rekow, the conguero for Carlos Santana&#;s band for more than three decades, died today of complications from cancer. Raul was

Raul worked with Santana from to and was crucial to the sound of the band. His colorful rhythms and infectious enthusiasm for the music made a lasting impression on audiences around the world, and on other drummers.

The San Francisco-born Rekow was initially self-taught. He joined the band Malo, led by Carlos Santana&#;s brother Jorge Santa in They had a huge hit with &#;Suavecito.&#; After Malo he joined Sapo, another Latin-rock band, before getting asked to jam with Carlos in Soon after he was invited to join the band. There he learned from Santana veterans such as the legendary Armando Peraza and Orestes Vilato.

Anyone who has had a chance to see one of Raul&#;s clinics with fellow Santana alumnus Karl Perazzo in recent years knows what a special drummer he is. Their clinics had the energy of big concerts. As site puts it &#;When they perform together, the duo feeds off of each other&#;s energy and talent, resulting in a kinetic performance. Their presentations have become immensely popular because of the combination of top-notch expertise and an easy going sense of humor.&#;

Raul Rekow and Karl Performed at DR