The popularity of The Bongo Book in addition to the high demand for resources on bongos prompted this second and more advanced book on bongo drumming. This follow-up reveals that the passion for the bongos is as great now as it was in the 1960's. Now, two more generations are discovering the joy of bongo drumming. What was lacking in the three decades were resources, a network and teaching material to guide students and hobbyists in the exploration of this fascinating instrument. The advent of the Internet with its web sites, newsgroups, and faster communication along with the flame and revival of bongo mania. Bongo Drumming is simply another step in the educational development of the bongos and an attempt to increase the awareness of this seemingly simple, yet immensely complex instrument. 2 CD's included.
Trevor Salloum studied percussion with master drummers in jazz, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and Middle Eastern music. He has travelled and studied throughout Canada, USA, Cuba, Brazil and the Middle East. He is a best selling author with Mel Bay Publications including Fun with Bongos/CD, The Bongo Book/CD, Bongo Drumming:Beyond the Basics/CD, Afro-Latin Polyrhythms/CD, Afro-Cuban Rhythms Volume 1 & 2, Afro-Cuban Percussion CD/Booklet, The Art of Bongo Drumming DVD and The Art of Arabic Drumming DVD.
Trevor currently resides in Kelowna and Vancouver, BC. For the last couple years he has been adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia teaching a course in "Word Drumming". He spends his time teaching, writing and performing in various genres of music including Jazz, R&B, Pop, Middle Eastern and Afro-Cuban.
See www.trevorsalloum.com
