David La Mole Ortiz-Puerto Rican percussion treasure

By Laura • July 28th, 2009

Puerto Rican conga legend, David La Mole Ortiz performed for me on November 17, 2006 in his home in Puerto Rico. He demonstrated his technicque that has made his the most sought out teacher in PR. Some of his students are Giovanni Hidalgo, Anthony Carillo, Richie Flores, Jimmy Morales

Duration : 0:10:1


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By bridgetlopez on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

hands down the best …
hands down the best ive ever seen much respect and god bless….

By CORVOmiamigo on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

bravo maestro, me …
bravo maestro, me gustaria tenerlo de profe,, spyro no esta mal….. a ud lo tendria mas especializado,,,

By ErnieConga on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

The Grand Master!!!
The Grand Master!!!

By Frankfurtjuergen on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

Muchas gracias pero …
Muchas gracias pero Alemania :-)
Its very fine stile :-) )

By DharmaRevolucenMedia on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

La mole the Best …
La mole the Best God hands!!!!!!!!!!!

By BayonneNick on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

CRISPY
CRISPY

By 2jzrx7turbo on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

a usted hay que …
a usted hay que decirle usted y tenga. muy impresionante. de verdad caballero. me encantaria verlo en persona. tiene un don maravilloso.

By ImashaftYotube on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

Precision
Stamina

Precision
Stamina
Detail
Speed
SOUND

By ImashaftYotube on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

Master
Master

By CubanCongaMan on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

Mr. David la Mole …
Mr. David la Mole Ortiz is truly a Master!!!!My gratitude to Martin Cohen, founder of Latin Percussion, for this very special home-based video and many others. Martin has enriched us all with his instruments and a legacy of video recordings that will be cherished by us and percussionist yet to be born.

By misael7529 on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

Ja,ja,ja,ja!!!!!
Ja,ja,ja,ja!!!!!

By pachanga58 on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

Esto es un don de …
Esto es un don de Dios You have to be born with that and you sure are. You need to be doing this in a band. You are great God Bless and let that little boy come in and out as many times as he wants. Like I said God Bless you and Pa Lante!!!!

By TimbaCriolla on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

WOW! Maestro! …
WOW! Maestro! Tremendo tecnica! Dios te ha bendecido, eso es la verdad!!

By carolinacohen on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

QUE SWING POR DIOS! …
QUE SWING POR DIOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By shabbadooba on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

his technique is …
his technique is that of the conga pimp slap.

By shabbadooba on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

I believe the …
I believe the bubble gum gives him superspeed like the flash. Es el chicle, el chicle le da sus super poderes, tambien puede ser el cafe yaucono que se tomo esa man~ana, Que Dios lo Bendiga, el es un hombre muy humilde, y su fe en cristo lo mantiene feliz en su vida, que siga pa’lante la’mole.

By alberto22abx on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

Tremendo maestro …
Tremendo maestro pero como jodio ese nene y el ni se inmuto. Barbaro!!!!

By ErnieConga on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

Bro, How many cats …
Bro, How many cats do you see playing 4 congas in this way? Not just anyone can play and free themself on 4 congas in this way..
‘Mano, cuantos timbero has visto tocar 4 timbas de esta manera? No cualquiera se puede tocar y soltar con 4 timbas de esta manera.

David is a true Maestro, He plays stuff from the old school and also creates his own.. “Creacion La Mole”!!!

Que pinches gringos …
Que pinches gringos disque maestros sin ritmo y sin gracia, ni que europeos aqui en puerto rico esta el PROFETA DEL TIMBAL SU NOMBRE ES “DAVID LA MOLE ORTIZ” y reune todas las cualidades del verdadero son latino ! ! ! sin olvidar a su paisano EL REY DEL TIMBAL TITO PUENTE! ! ! LA REALEZA DEL TIMBAL! ! ! !

By pricankid9 on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

yea and he took it …
yea and he took it with a smile. hes a happy man.

What’s his ” …
What’s his “technique” — I mean he’s awesome!! Don’t get me wrong.

But what makes him “unique?” Can anyone break it down from a conga stand point.

I’m learning Djembe drums now.

Octobox

HA! Perfect …
HA! Perfect Technique, anyone notice at around 2:37 when the yellow tape flies off his hand. GREAT!

Como no..Ache papa
Como no..Ache papa

By papochayane on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

CUERO NA MA …
CUERO NA MA WEEEEEPA!

By papochayane on July 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am

CUERO NA MA WEEEEPA!
CUERO NA MA WEEEEPA!

 

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