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 Emedin
Rivera was born in the Bronx, NY, and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
He started playing bongos at the age of 8, and his exposure and passion
for music came from his father and uncle who both played in a trio
in Puerto Rico.
Emedin has the unique and creative ability to incorporate and blend
his Latin/Caribbean/African influences into a vast array of musical
styles. He has developed his own system of playing drums
and congas simutaneously (sounding like three people), calling it "Percussion
Kit". Emedin is well known for his sound effects, many of
which are instruments handmade by him and can be heard on some of the National
Geographic programs.
Emedin has performed live with Harry Belafante, Gregory Hines, Paquito
D'Rivera, Vicky Sue Robinson, Angela Bofill,Gloria Gaynor, Ben
E King, Dave Samuels,Dave Valentine, Andy Narell, and Latoya
Jackson, among many others. He has recorded live with Larry Coryell, Bob
James, Chuck Mangione, Nelson Rangell, Harry Belafonte, Maria Schneider,
Rick Cua, and Denise Williams, to name a few.He has also
played on several movie soundtracks, such as Sixteen Blocks, Tough
Turf, End of Night, and more. Emedin's commercial
credits include Anheiser-Busch, Mercedes-Benz, Visa, Seven-Up, Crest
toothpaste and many others.
In 2008, Emedin worked closely with LP's
Research and Development Department to develop the Cylone
Shaker, which won a NAMM
Best in Show Award in the "Gotta Stock It" category.
Percussionists are finding it to be a "must have" in their
percussion arsenals.
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