Pepe Danza
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percussionist and multi-instrumentalist. A native of Uruguay,
Pepe began classical guitar studies at age eight. Pepe developed
an interest in world music spending time in Japan, India, Sri
Lanka, Tibet, Brazil, Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, Europe and
the USA, performing and recording Latin, Jazz and Contemporary
music.
Moving to Canada in 1989 he specialized in the
study of world percussion while quickly establishing himself
as one of the foremost drummers and band leaders on the West
Coast having performed Trichy Shankaran, Ann Mortifee, Christine
Ducan, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir. Pepe
recently formed Roots/Blues group The Blues Poets. As a teacher
Pepe has been working with Vancouver’s School Board, teaching
Samba music to children of all ages and workshops for music
teachers.
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