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Joe Gonzales is a drummer/percussionist, teacher, writer, instrumentalist and father from Houston, Texas. Joe is versed in a wide array of genres from Marching Percussion, African drums, Latin to Jazz. A meticulous drummer, he puts vital musical soul and technique reaching far beyond his instrument, contributing masterfully to each genre and music selection. Joe's work is greatly influenced by the styles, and teachings of Jose Diaz, Ndugu Chancler, Marvin Sparks and Fausto Cuevas to name a few. Joe credits these great teachers/percussionists/musicians as mentors. Throughout his playing career thus far Joe has managed to pick up 2 Latin Grammy awards with world-renowned La Mafia and three Gold Records with other artists. Joe has been drumming all his life. He played trap kit, and marching drums through his school years, accomplishing numerous awards including All State Jazz Band in High School and College.

When not out touring Joe fits teaching and team building sessions into his busy schedule. Currently, Joe teaches privately, and his passion for drumming inspires him to do his part in the music world by helping others learn the art of drums/percussion. Joe performs West African style on djembe as well as the double-headed drums known as the djun djuns consisting of a family of 3 pitches played on the keikini, sangbon and dunumba. With these drums he travels throughout the U.S doing team-building sessions for major corporations, and schools. Current bands include but are not limited to: La Mafia, JustDrum.com, Oscar Cruz, The Pods, Unlock the Rhythm, Henry and the Latin Players, Jai Roots & the Herb-n-Café Project. Joe’s total arsenal of office tools consists of: Westone In Ear Monitors, Vic-Firth drumsticks, Audix Mics, Toca percussion equipment, Paiste cymbals, and Roland electronic products.
Joe recently started collaborating with DJ'S across america with his acoustic/electronic hybrid set up with percussion.



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