Uruguayan Percussion from Daniel ‘Tatita’ Marquez
Tatita Marquez (Photo: tatitacandombe.com)
Tuesday’s Global Hit comes from the South American country of Uruguay, where percussionist Daniel ‘Tatita’ Marquez is working to get his country’s music better known around the globe.
Reporter Betto Arcos profiles Marquez and the Candombe drums that are an essential part of Uruguay’s music.
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