MANUEL LOPEZ - Born and raised in Colorado, Manuel Lopez grew up with a great passion for music. Having a natural taste for Latin music he began playing congas in his early teen years. Not too long after he picked up a pair of drum sticks and began playing the drums. Manuel then went on to study Music performance at the University of Northern Colorado, then later at the University of Denver. Performing now for over 10 years his career has led him to perform with great musicians in all genres of music such as Paquito D'Rivera, Dave Valentin, Marc Quiñones, Steve Turre, Jane Bunnett, Chuchito Valdez, Babbi Mason, and Rebecca Mauleon. Fluent on all Latin percussion instruments his abilities have opened up opportunities to teach others, which he now does in balance with performing.
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