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CQ the Drummer Pumps It Up

CQ The Drummer. Photo by Ryan Monroy.

Musically Speaking recently crossed paths with Albuquerque native Camilo Quiñones, aka CQ the Drummer, a producer, percussionist, drummer, DJ, and member of the Quiñones family of highly regarded percussionists, including his father, Tony; his uncle, Rafael; and his brother, Marc. He recently worked his studio and percussive magic on a version of the tropical anthem “El Tiki-Ta” from Acapulco’s famed band Fiesta 85. “TikiTa” releases November 11 on the usual streaming services.

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