Master drummer and percussionist Alex Acuña was born in Pativilca, Peru and recognized at an early age that he wanted career in music. One of the most successful drummers to come out of South America. He was a part of music history on a number of occasions and has drummed for countless albums and music greats. Raised in a musical family, Alex decided to take up the drums at the age of 4. Upon moving to Lima, Peru Alex quickly became known as one of Peru’s most accomplished session drummers recording for various artists and television shows. Alex moved to Puerto Rico and there studied at the art of classical percussion at the Conservatory of Music.
Alex worked in Las Vegas with Elvis Presley and Diana Ross before moving to Los Angeles. With the jazz group Weather Report, Alex recorded the first jazz fusion record to sell over 1 million copies. As an in demand session drummer and percussionist, Alex has played on hundreds of television shows and motion pictures. His album credits include artists such as U2, Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald, Al Jarreau, Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston, Roberta Flack, Carlos Santana, The Gipsy Kings. A master hand drummer and percussionist, Alex is known for his unique style of drumming and is one of the most versatile drummers of Afro-Cuban and Latin music
What you will hear
Quotes
“I had to learn to be humble.”
“I’m a follower of the great players because I love to learn.”
“For me music is huge, it’s profound, it has no ending, it’s deep.”
“I learned how to listen to the heart of the player.”
“With every experience you become a warrior of life.”
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