Adel González Gómez
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Adele Gonzalez. Prodigious Cuban percussionist, recognized as one of the most prominent conga players internationally. He obtained a Latin Grammy as part of the recording of the album ¨Llegó Van Van¨, in addition to 5 nominations with various groups. Due to his work as an instrumentalist, he is categorized as a pillar of percussion in Cuba. Born in Cienfuegos on September 21, 1977, graduated from the National School of Art in Havana, Cuba in 1996. In his professional career he has worked with prestigious cuban artists and groups such as; Irakere since 1996, a legendary Afro-Cuban popular dance music and jazz group, which brought together a solid handful of the best musicians in Cuba.
He also have been part of the Chucho Valdés Quartet since 2000, Afro Cuban All Star since 2001 and shared the stage with the most important personalities of Cuban and foreign music, some of them are: Alejandro Falcón, Germán Velazco, Alain Pérez, Juan Carlos Rojas “El Peje”, Dayron Rodríguez, David Suarez, David Alfaro, Juan Carlos Marin, Carlos Rios, Oliver Valdes, Tony Perez, Ruly Herrera, Jorge Luis Valdés Chicoy, Irving Michel Acao, Basilio Márquez, Julio Padrón, Maikel Ante Arturo Sandoval, José María Vitier trio, Juan de Marcos and Afro Cuban All Stars and Interactive among others.
He has made more than 30 international tours in the United States, Europe, Japan, Canada, Australia and other countries.