Luis "ChiChi" Ernesto



Q&A: A Conversation with Richie Flores
One of the most respected conga players in the world. His career was established as a premier percussionist while playing with Eddie Palmieri, and other stellar Latin Jazz artists at the age of 17. At 28, he is now a seasoned veteran and one of the most sought out percussionists on the Latin music scene today.

Q&A: A Conversation with Alex Acuña
Born and raised in Lima, Peru, a self-educated musician, he was inspired by his father and brothers, all of whom were musicians. By the time Alex turned ten he was already playing in local bands.

Q&A: A Conversation with Armando Peraza
Armando Peraza was born in Havana, Cuba. At the age of three he lost his father. When he was seven years old, his mother died of liver failure. He lived with several different relatives over the next few years but by the time he was twelve years old he was supporting himself and living on his own. Armando had no burning desire to be a musician.