Alvaro Salas

Alvaro Salas
Background information
Birth name Alvaro Salas Gularte
Born (1953-05-25) 25 May 1953
Montevideo, Uruguay
Genres Candombe, Latin jazz, world music
Occupation(s) percussionist and educator
Instruments tamboriles , Drums, bongos, congas and timbales
Associated acts Eduardo Mateo, Federico Britos, Roberto Galletti, Jorginho Gularte

Alvaro Salas (born May 25, 1953 in Montevideo, Uruguay) is a Uruguayan Master Candombe drummer and percussion teacher.[1]

Early life

Salas was born in Ansina, a neighbourhood in Palermo, Montevideo.

Career in music industry

Salas has worked, both live and on records, with a number of musicians, including Eduardo Mateo, Jorginho Gularte, Roberto Galletti, Federico Britos, and Urbano Moraes. He has also worked as a percussionist, arranger, and director with several award-winning Carnival groups including Marabunta, Sueno del Buceo, Vendaval, and others.[2] He is the current Director of Afro-Uruguayan social organization Mundo Afro.[3] As well, he runs the musical school in this institution, which has international prestige.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Concert Jazz Band—Huracándombe
  2. ↑ Carnival Contest Winners
  3. ↑ URUGUAY’S ORGANIZACIONES MUNDO AFRO
  4. ↑ Contextualizing Uruguayan Identity Through AfroUruguayan Rhythm

See also

Candombe


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