Nick Herman "Latoso"--bongos congas and more

New York City, NY

Starts at $250

Travels up to 200 miles

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Wedding performance --congas

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Nick Leading samba drum group at picnic

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Overview

Nick Herman "Latoso" Experienced bongo player/ Percussionist Available to play with DJs,

bongos congas, and more...add some groove to your party!! references available. Many years experience performing in and around NYC.

Mobile drumming available.

-- Info about Nick:

Have played with: Quimbomb, Trey Anastasio,
 Gary Morgan & Panamericana, Samba New York, Bloco Vigario (Brazil), Grupo
Ribeiro, Nanni Assis.


Have Performed in the dozens of venues including: Good Morning America, Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night’s
 Swing, SOB’s, the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Museum, Waldorf-Astoria, Copacabana, Ritz – Carlton,
 Rainbow Room and many more.


Reviews

1 review

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Gomez

December 20, 2016
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Phenomenal

I recommend Nick Herman--a top notch talent. His wizardry on the congas got my guests up on their feet. 5 out of 5 stars.-- Chuck Gomez

Hired as: Percussionist

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $250

Languages: English , Portuguese , Spanish

Gig length: 20 - 360 minutes

About

Nick Herman is a New York-based percussionist, composer and arranger.

He has years of experience performing with DJS and can accompany all styles of music.

He is the founder and director of Quimbombo, a band dedicated to creatively interpreting Cuban music. He has also worked with artists such as Trey Anastasio, Gary Morgan & Panamericana, Samba New York, and Roberto Poveda, and performed in various venues including Lincoln Center, SOB’s, the Rainbow Room, Good Morning America, Radio City Music Hall and Rio de Janeiro's Carnival.

Nick teaches percussion and accompanies dance classes in various schools throughout New York.

Past booked events

October 2025

15

Wednesday

Corporate Event

10:00pm - 10:30pm

•

New York City, NY

March 2022

13

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

New York City, NY

December 2016

17

Saturday

Holiday Party (Christmas)

8:00pm - 8:30pm

•

New York City, NY

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