- New York City, NY
- DJ
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Nick Herman "Latoso"--bongos congas and more
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
Gomez
December 20, 2016Phenomenal
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
Booking information
Price range: $250 and up
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.
Services offered
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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