CARLOS FUENTES
Latin and Andean percussion, Udu drum, Djembe, Vocals

Carlos was born in Chiguayante, Chile in 1955. He came to London in 1977 having been expelled from Chile by the military dictatorship. He has been working as a professional musician since 1984, performing and touring extensively throughout the UK and Europe with different bands such as Sambatucada, Viramundo and Negrocan.

He specialises in playing all of the many Latin and South American percussion styles ranging from Andean and Brazilian to jazz. He has also collaborated with a number of pop artists including Paul Young, and Mike Lindup from Level 42.

Back To Main Biographies Page