Nov 14, 2023 11:35 AM
John Santos’ Caribbean Philosophy
Working from his self-described “mansion” in Oakland, California, John Santos is surrounded by the things he loves…
“We play traditional rhythms, but the nature of the traditional rhythms is that there’s improvisation and a lot of room for expression,” Santos says of his music.
Nov 14, 2023 11:35 AM
Working from his self-described “mansion” in Oakland, California, John Santos is surrounded by the things he loves…
Percussionist and bandleader John Santos has a foundation in what he refers to as “traditional” music, but he has played and recorded with figures from across the spectrum of Latin music, jazz and rock.
Mar 27, 2021 1:00 PM
The day before Joe Biden was sworn into office as president on Jan. 20, John Santos, ensconced in his East Bay home…
