Marcelo Woloski is a GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winning percussionist, drummer and composer from Buenos Aires based in New York City. His broad array of sounds, versatility, masterful skill, charismatic personality and unique approach to percussion setups and orchestration has made him the to-go person for recording artists, producers and arrangers throughout the globe. While very active in the NY scene, the Berklee College of Music graduated percussionist, is also constantly touring the world with different artists and groups like Snarky Puppy, Banda Magda, and the group of Sofía Ribeiro. Voted “Percussionist of the year 2017” by Bateristica Magazine, Marcelo’s performing and recording credits include Ruben Blades, Susana Baca, Marta Gomez, Laura Mvula, Lalah Hathaway, Chris Potter, The Kronos Quartet, and Arturo O´Farril. Marcelo’s most recent work as a composer can be heard on his debut album Mundo Por Conocer, which features 27 musicians from 12 different countries (Including some Snarky Puppy members), as well as Snarky Puppy’s last release - Culcha Vulcha - that includes his composition Palermo. Marcelo is a Latin Percussion, Vic Firth, Evans drumheads and Garrahand endorser.
We have talked about Marcelo's move to Barcelona due to the Covid-19 pandemic, his initial move from Argentina to the USA, work ethics, inspiration and more.
All 2020 episodes are dedicated to the memory of Peter Wertheimer, Israel's greatest wind-instrumentalist. A man who was constantly busy sharing his spirit, soul, wisdom and music with everyone surrounding him.
Recorded: November 9, 2020
Editor: Mendy Brotzky
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