On DVD:
“KoSA Eleven/Live”
9 Lessons
The New DVD from Hudson Limited features Instruction and Performances by Clayton Cameron, Kenwood Dennard, Jamey Haddad, Giovanni Hidalgo, Ed Soph, Bernard Purdie, Glen Velez and Other Top Drum and Percussion Artists.
“KoSA Eleven/Live”, contains over three hours of instruction, interviews and live performance highlights from the eleventh edition of the world-renowned KoSA International Percussion Workshop and Festival. Produced by KoSA founder and artistic director, Aldo Mazza, in association with Hudson Music, this entertaining, informative and highly educational DVD offers viewers a participant’s perspective on the unique KoSA experience and represents the highlights of the August 2006 event, which was held in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont.
The DVD presents exclusive performance and instructional footage of top drum and percussion artists from around the world, including:
Memo Acevedo – “Colombian Cumbia rhythm”
John Amira – “Haitian drumming”
Clayton Cameron- “Playing uptempo with brushes”
Kenwood Dennard – “The Woodstroke Technique”
Jamey Haddad – “Frame drum ideas and other sounds”
Bernard Purdie – “Groove Routines”
Antonio Sanchez – “Motivic Development”
Ed Soph – “Ride Cymbal Technique”
Glen Velez – “Basic Tar and Bodhran techniques”
Also featured are a fiery duet with legendary conga master, Giovanni Hidalgo and brush specialist Clayton Cameron and interviews with Jim Chapin, Dom Famularo and veteran club drummer and Modern Drummer magazine editor, Rick Van Horn , plus the KoSA Rhythm Section of Rafael Alcala (piano), Jennifer Vincent (bass) and Steve Blair (guitar).
Price: $29.95 – $24.95
On Compact Disc:
 Clave y Guaguancó - La Rumba Que No Termina
For many years now, Clave y Guaguancó have been one of a few groups that have not only maintained but progressed the traditional folkloric Cuban music known as rhumba. As a 60th birthday present to themselves and to the world, they present La Rumba Que No Termina. There has never yet been a rhumba recording of such high quality, every note warm and alive, every drum sounding like it was a foot from the listener. Likewise, there may never have been a disc that respected the tradition while also honoring rhumba as a moving, changing art form that is ever pursuing new creative horizons. Both in their advancement of the traditional rhythms to a highly sophisticated place, and by introducing foreign elements (Fender Rhodes, electric bass, rap), the historic group ensures its place in history yet again.
Few rhumba groups have developed the vocal element of the music to the extent of Clave y Guaguancó. This record will prove delightful not only for percussion enthusiasts, but for anyone interested in African vocal music and her many children. La Rumba Que No Termina is the most relevant, beautiful Afro-Cuban record to come around in years. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide.
Track listing: 1. La Cuerda del Tambor, 2. La Leyenda de la Rumba (Guanguancó), 3. Origen de Me Conjunto (Guanguancó Abakuá), 4.
Guitarra (Guanguancó Abakuá), 5. Para Gozar, la Habana (Guan- Politimba), 6, La Rumba de la Corbata (Guan-Polirritmo), 7. Acaso, 8.
Ija Mo Dupe, 9. Respuets a Marìa (Catumba-Rap), 10. La Mala Suerte (Cuando Yo Era Jovencito) (Guanguantimba), 11. Chano en Mi Memoria (Guaguantimba), 12. Amigas (Jazz-Batá), 13. El Tren de la Rumba (Guan- Batá), 14. La Rumba Que No Termina (Guanguancó-Timba).
Price: $15
 KoSA - Rhythm is the Heart CD
This cd, the first in the KoSA series, features electrifying performances of varied styles and areas of percussion from solo drumset, Japanese taiko drumming, solo timpani, to frame drumming. Recorded live at the KoSA Festival of the KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Rhythm is the Heart captures the memorable performances of such world renowned artists as Horacio Hernandez, Dom Famularo, Changuito (Jose Luis Quintana), Répercussion, Marco Lienhard, Aldo Mazza, Ed Shaughnessy with an all star big band, John Beck, Gordon Gottlieb, and Glen Velez.
Track listing: 1. Répercussion: Hong Kong, 2. Horacio Hernandez: Esta Cosa, 3. Glen Velez: Drum Forest, 4. Aldo Mazza: Garden of Eden, 5. Gordon Gottlieb: Improvisation, 6. John Beck: Three Episodes for Timpani, 7. Dom Famularo: Excerpt of Dom Solo, 8. Changuito: Nos Otros, 9. Marco Lienhard: Odaiko/Yatai Rayashi, 10. Ed Shaughnessy & The All Star Band: Hip Shakin'.
Price: $10
 KoSA - The Rhythm Speaks CD
The Rhythm Speaks is the second in the KoSA series, featuring electrifying performances of varied styles and areas of percussion from solo drumset, Japanese taiko drumming, solo timpani, to frame drumming. Recorded live at the KoSA Festival of the KoSA International Percussion Workshop, The Rhythm Speaks captures the memorable performances of such world renowned artists as Horacio Hernandez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Steve Smith, Johnny Rabb, Aldo Mazza, Mario De Ciutiis, Lou Robinson, Sri Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman, Frank Bellucci, Répercussion, Marco Lienhard, Gordon Gottlieb, and Glen Velez.
Track listing: 1. Répercussion: Chaka, 2. Horacio Hernandez & Giovanni Hidalgo: Overdrive, 3. Steve Smith: Five for KoSA, 4. Glen Velez: Golden Space, 5. Gordon Gottlieb: Be KoSA of you, 6. Lou Robinson: Under Movement, 7. Sri Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman: Magic Fingers, 8. Johhny Rabb, Aldo Mazza, Mario de Ciutiis: KoSA Trapeze, 9. Frank Bellucci: From the Heart, 10. Mario De Ciutiis: Sunset Moments.
Price: $10
 KoSA - What If? CD
Recorded live at the KoSA International Percussion Festival & Workshop.
Track listing: 1. Marco Minnemann: Tong-Poo, 2. Johnny Rabb, Aldo Mazza & Mario DeCiutiis: Hipafrikosa, 3. Répercussion (with Walfredo Reyes Jr. & Jean St. Jacques): Cour d'école, 4. Richie "Gajate" Garcia: Kosando Con Mi Cajon, 5. Lou Robinson: Australian Murmur, 6. Glen Velez: Seeds, 7. Marco Lienhard: Odaiko, 8. Beverley Johnston: Fertility Rites, 9. Zoro: Cissy Strut, 10. Walfredo Reyes Jr.: Let Me Say This, 11. ALL: Finale Groove. Piano: Rafael Alcala Bass: Oscar Stagnaro
Price: $10
 KoSA - There is No Coda - CD
Recorded live at the KoSA International Percussion Festival & Workshop.
Track listing: 1. Bobby Sanabria: Caribbean Firedance, 2. John Riley: Rhythm-a-Ning, 3. Lou Robinson: Moods of a Didgeridoo, 4. Glen Velez & Lori Cotler: Loss, 5. Aldo Mazza & Anders Astrand: Slipped Disc, 6. Mario DeCiutiis: Eastern Sunburst, 7. Allan Molnar, Kevan McKenzie & Aldo Mazza: Blue Bossa, 8. Jim Chapin & Brian VerStraten: Tribute to Buddy, 9. Walfredo Reyes Sr., André Dupuis, Memo Acevedo: Mondongo at KoSA, 10. Répercussion, Evariston Aguilar, James Campbell & Anders Astrand: Wo-Yo-Yala. Piano: Rafael Alcala, Alon Avnai. Bass: Oscar Stagnaro
Price: $10
 KoSA - Feel It!- CD
Recorded live at the KoSA International Percussion Festival & Workshop.
Track listing: 1. Richie Flores: Por Favor 2. Robbie Ameen & Richie Flores: una KoSA de R&R 3. Aldo Mazza: Passaggio 4. Kenwood Dennard & Allan Molnar: Little Sunflower 5. Emil Richards & Kenny Aronoff: Meet the Flintstones
6. Lou Robinson: Funkydidge 7. Trichy Sankaran: Talamalika 8. Glen Velez, Kenwood Dennard & Lori Colter: Red Tails 9. Répercussion: Seven Up,
10. John H. Beck: Rhythmitis for Percussion Quartet 11. Jerry Mercer: Monolith Magic 12. David Garibaldi: Malancia 13. Aldo Mazza & Alain Carron: Ocean of Trees. Piano: Rafael Alcala Bass: Oscar Stagnaro
Price: $10
 Répercussion - New Kong
Recorded live at Montréal's Studio Victor, this 11 cut masterpiece from one of the world's premier percussion ensembles shows the experience, range and quiet world music savvy of Répercussion and their very special guests. From the haunting opening track, "Isabeau" to the stunning and electic "Hong Kong", New Kong is a must have disc for any enthusiast's collection.
Price: $15
 KLIMAX & Friends
Featuring Cuba's top exciting latin jazz band and drummer. Special guests include the great Changuito and Chucho Valdez. Exceptionally recorded by seasoned audio engineers from Germany, each track features a vibrancy and urgency not often experienced in contemporary music. Island optimism meets cool urban sophistication. This hard-to-find CD will rock your world.
Price: $25
Kosa Merchandise:
KoSA T-shirts
The classic tee from KoSA 2001, distinctive and attention getting. Available in sizes Medium, Large, Extra-Large, and XX-Large.
Price: $15
KoSA 16 Neil Peart T-shirts
Special edition of the KoSA 16 T-shirt with Neil Peart added to the faculty on the back! Available in sizes Medium, Large, Extra-Large, and XX-Large.
Price: $20
 KoSA Caps
The official KoSA cap! The front is embroidered with the KoSA logo, International Percussion Workshops, www.kosamusic.com
Price: $15
KoSA TAIKO Sticks, from Japan
After a great welcome by Taiko enthusiasts, we decided to offer these beautiful sticks to you! These Taiko sticks are made in japan in the finest traditionaly Taiko woods. They were commissioned by KoSA for use in the renown KoSA International Percussion Workshops and are are extremely well crafted sticks, perfectly sanded to give a natural satin finish that insure a firm and comfortable grip. We offer these sticks in 3 flavors: Maple, Oak and Cypress.
Oak 
16.5 inches long
15/16 inch diameter
weight: 5.8 oz (165g) each
The best grade of japanese white Oak, nice and strait grain with good mass and resilience for serious players. These thiner sticks offers a comfortable grip and a great playing experience.
Price: $45
Maple 
15. 3/8 inches long
1. 3/64 inch diameter
weight: 5.3 oz (150g) each
The best grade of japanese Maple, thick strong and hard but not to heavy, these shorter sticks are good for sharp sound on big and smaller drums.
Price: $40
Cypress 
16.5 inches long
1. 1/32 inch diameter
weight: 3 oz (75g) each
The best grade of japanese Cypress, these wide range soft wood mallets are light but stiff, and can be played on delicate drums, as well as on bigger drums for a more subtile sounds in this wide range mallet.
Price: $35
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