Drummer/Percussionist Raul Pineda is considered one of the most innovative Latin drummers in the world today.  Originally from Cuba now residing in Los Angeles, Pineda has performed and/or recorded with Chucho Valdes (playing on the Cuban legend’s Grammy-winning “Live at the Village Vanguard) and Michel Camilo, to name a few.  By 19 years old, Raul’s reputation for speed, accuracy, imagination and technique landed him a spot in one of Cuba’s most popular bands - Sintesis.  Raul is also featured in the educational video, “The Drumset Artists of Cuba”, which helped launch his worldwide popularity.  We are very excited to welcome this virtuosic artist!