Chendy leon biography
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His first percussion lesson at four years old taught from his father in San Antonio,
Cuba confirmed the acumen and love for all things percussion. By the age 18 he began his professional career performing and recording with many famous Cuban artists such as:
Yagrumas Jazz Band,
Melao Son,
Pancho Amat y su Grupo,
Silvio Rodriguez,
Roberto Javier,
Rojitas and the Metropolis (band leader 94-98)
In 1998 Chendy co-wrote the music for a Cuban documentary, Policlinico Infernal, which was nominated for an Oscar.
In 1999 he migrated to Toronto, Canada where he has collaborated and plays with various
artists:
Havana Express,
Nick Ali and Cruzao,
Eliana Cuevas,
Jane Bunnett,
Luis Mario
Ochoa and Cimarron,
Son Ache,
Roberto Occhipinti,
Ricky Franco & P-Crew Orchestra,
Alexis Baro,
Amanda Martinez,
Cane Fire,
Sultans of String,
Sophie Milman,
Hilario Duran Big Band and Trio,
Alex Cuba,
Parachute Club,
Jesse Cook,
Dominic Mancuso Group,
Rebecca Bennendyk,
Emilie-Claire Barlow,
Oscar D’León,
Paquito D’Rivera
Angelique Kidjo
Experienced in all styles of Cuban music he is one of the most “in demand” percussionist/drummer in Toronto.
Since 2006 he has been teaching world percussion and drums at Humber College, Lakeshore Campus.
Endorsements include
Mope
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I’ve been around music since I was inside my Mom’s belly.
Chendy was born and raised in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba in 1973. He grew up watching and playing most Cuban percussion instruments with his Father, Rosendo León Sanchez. He also danced quite often with his Mother, Maria J. Arocha Martinez. These two incredible human beings are the most important influences he have had in his life. By age 18 he began his professional career, performing and recording with many Cuban artists such as: Yagrumas Jazz Band, Rodolfo Chacon, Melao Son, Roberto Javier, Rojitas & su Grupo and, the Metropolis (band leader 94-98). In 1998 he was given the opportunity to participate in the production of the music for a Cuban documentary, Policlinico Infernal, which was nominated for an Oscar. He has also collaborated with Cuban icons Pancho Amat and Silvio Rodrigues.
In 1999 he migrated to Toronto, Canada where he has collaborated and played with various artists such as: Havana Express, Nick Ali and Cruzao, Eliana Cuevas, Jane Bunnett, Luis Mario Ochoa and Cimarron, Amanda Martinez, Son Ache, Roberto Occhipinti, Ricky Franco & P-Crew Orchestra, Cane Fire, Alexis Baro, Hilario Duran Big Band and Trio, Sultans of String, EESDC, Chris Church, Nicolas Hernandez, Sophie Milman,
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Sultans of String
Sultans of String are blueprint instrumental meeting group supported in Toronto, Ontario, union elements outline Spanishflamenco, Arabicfolk, Cuban rhythms, and FrenchManouche Django-jazz.[1][2] Say publicly group's ruler is farmer and River musician Chris McKhool.
History
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