BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!!! GIOVANNI this music of yours such an inspiring to my ears, your the inspiration of my husband when he plays conga here in our place (Cebu, Philippines)., He's a musician and this become our bread and butter for the past six years playing conga is what he do best, keep playing and you really do inspire us!!!!
My first inspiration to play percussion was my father Juan Rodriguez, a veteran of the NY salsa scene for over 40 years, second was his best friend and instructor the great Jerry Gonzalez whom I admire for his multi-talent as a musician period, last is the ultimate, Giovanni Hidalgo, I aspire to play as much like him as possible and while I can emulate many of his trucos and solo with the best of them I still can touch this man and I have been at it for over 25 years myself, he is just the best.
For those of us who KNOW Giovanni Hidalgo from his videos, we KNOW that this is not just "Giovanni Hidalgo doing his music from his house". Giovanni Hidalgo is one of the greatest ever. The purity of his passion for his instrument, his devotion and discipline, are an inspiration to all musicians. He is one with the instrument. He makes love to the conga. If he cannot motivate you to aspire to be the best you can be, then you are beyond hope.
Este es papá Mañenguito y su humildad hace un placer decirle: "Bendición" Es una emoción muy grande ver tu ejecución magistral y es una impresión tremenda, como el que ve algo que sabe que pocos pueden hacer y, aun más, sabiendo que ¡nadie tan bien como tu!
Qué maestro!!! Acá la verdadera raíz es africana. Demos gracias que nos legaron su ritmo y que latinos como Giovanni lo demuestran con alegría y maestría.
One of the highlights of my life was to perform with Giovanni in London at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in 1999- the guy's a genius musician, thanks for posting.
Again, another INSANE performance by Gio! How does he play FIVE DIFFERENT CONGAS @ the same time the way he does?! I swear I heard a conga tone and could make out when he was making contact w/ that open tone in between the others! I can easily see why he was rumored to play with thr3e hands! Simply AW3sOME!!
I will never play 1% as good as him, but love watching him and knowing someday with lots of practice and patience i maybe get close. Giovanni is out of this world
Besides being a master drummer, he is one of the nicest people I have ever met. he is so humble and such a great human being. Everyone I know who has met him says the same thing. -Scott Davidson
giovanny is the man i seen him play with LA FANIA ALL STAR theres no one can compare with this super star in the congas i always been a fan of him he has respect for his instrument he plays with such passion ...you can see on hs face when his playing them he is into his world on CONGAS
no ma..... eres mi idolo eres maestro d maestros siempre equerido tocar congas y al ver tus videos me doy cuenta cuan lejos estoy d por lo menos un nivel aceptable nunca existira nadie que te supere que privilegio haber encontrado tus videos exxtraaoordiinaarioo no hay palabras
I was fortunate to have studied with Gio back at Berklee in the early 90's when he first moved to the states and yeah, his hands are like the perfect implement for striking a conga. Of course all the callouses (talk about lots of table-top playing or playing on solid wooden surface) but also his fingers just kind of all meet at the tip and well.. its pretty wild the amazing tone he gets from just even just dropping his hand from an inch above the head. Aside from that, and the incredible tale
Giovanni i meet and saw play @ Madison square Garden when he was 8 yrs. old and i said it then and i say it now. He's the Best. I would of love to see Miguel Anga and Giovanni together. He is the Greatest!
I'm Cuban. This is the best Tumbador I have seen. I have heard him play, but to watch the speed of his hands is amazing. So far there's no comparison, in my humble opinion.
Giovanny.que olofi te de mucha salud para que continues con la fiebre del lenguaje en las congas que has regado por el mundo, y tu honda positiva,eres unico. sin palabras. MAURICIO HERRERA.
When I saw him the first time at Melico Salazar concert in Costa Rica, playing with Paquito's band like 12 years ago, I knew that I was watching the very best conga player of the galaxy, this video just confirms it
estoy completamente de acuerdo con todos que dicen que giovanni hidalgo es el mejor percusionista, es el mejor conguero, timbalero, pero mas que nada, un tremendo artista. sabroso giovanni..oye esa tumba, que rico suena..
Martin! I really enjoy this video, man! He wa at home and vrey relaxed. of course its pure technique, but oh man. it's fun to watch Giovanni and for you people posting here and fwsting time and energy argueing about this or that...caballeros el tipo es un mostro aunque sea de marte...que vola!
He is definitely a master and he is the one with the most technique, but I wouldnt say that categorically, he's the best congero alive. That would be to injudicious. He was just here on the US West coast at the NAMM. It was awesome!
...y otros que sostienen la industria. Que si no fuera por ellos, estos artistas que con tanto orgullo defendemos, no saldrìan del anonimato popular. Demodo que, a cada uno su aplauso, a cada paìs una gratitud por su contribuciòn, pues todos nos necesitamos y que suene el tambor!
@gregan25 He actually doesn't speed it up at all. He is a master percussionist, and he is actually moving so fast that the camera doesn't pick it all up as well as a more professional camera might. So it looks a bit blurry- not because he is speeding up the tape, but because he is just so fast.
Giovanni (Mañenguito) ha sobrepasado a sus maestros ya mencionados, pero no olvidemos a su primer maestro conguero Mañengue quien encendió esa luz que sigue brillando intensamente hoy. Saludos de parte de Raymond
Incredible!!! God bless those hands... Well, he already did since Hidalgo came to this world... Greetings from Caracas - Venezuela...
BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!!! GIOVANNI this music of yours such an inspiring to my ears, your the inspiration of my husband when he plays conga here in our place (Cebu, Philippines)., He's a musician and this become our bread and butter for the past six years playing conga is what he do best, keep playing and you really do inspire us!!!!
My first inspiration to play percussion was my father Juan Rodriguez, a veteran of the NY salsa scene for over 40 years, second was his best friend and instructor the great Jerry Gonzalez whom I admire for his multi-talent as a musician period, last is the ultimate, Giovanni Hidalgo, I aspire to play as much like him as possible and while I can emulate many of his trucos and solo with the best of them I still can touch this man and I have been at it for over 25 years myself, he is just the best.
Giovanni you are out of this world man....may you live to be 1000 yrs old...GOD bless you man!
For those of us who KNOW Giovanni Hidalgo from his videos, we KNOW that this is not just "Giovanni Hidalgo doing his music from his house". Giovanni Hidalgo is one of the greatest ever. The purity of his passion for his instrument, his devotion and discipline, are an inspiration to all musicians. He is one with the instrument. He makes love to the conga. If he cannot motivate you to aspire to be the best you can be, then you are beyond hope.
Este es papá Mañenguito y su humildad hace un placer decirle: "Bendición" Es una emoción muy grande ver tu ejecución magistral y es una impresión tremenda, como el que ve algo que sabe que pocos pueden hacer y, aun más, sabiendo que ¡nadie tan bien como tu!
Hello MR.Hidago,
I see you are still playing GREAT. You are the BEST! Take care and God bless you.
Mike Gallichio
Magnificent. One of the all time greats on any musical instrument. Listen and learn...
This video was uploaded on my birthday! On October 25, 2006, I became a year old.
Same here, man. 😉
This is just plain fantastic. Best in conga I have seen since long
Thanks for the inspiration Giovanni, may you be inspired as long as you live
OMG That was SICK as hell!!! Go Giovanni god bless!
Qué maestro!!! Acá la verdadera raíz es africana. Demos gracias que nos legaron su ritmo y que latinos como Giovanni lo demuestran con alegría y maestría.
One of the highlights of my life was to perform with Giovanni in London at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in 1999- the guy's a genius musician, thanks for posting.
Tengo años oyendo a Giovanni en RUclips! y creo que este es uno de los mejores solos grabados de Giovanni! cuidado sino el mejor! una bestia!
Again, another INSANE performance by Gio! How does he play FIVE DIFFERENT CONGAS @ the same time the way he does?! I swear I heard a conga tone and could make out when he was making contact w/ that open tone in between the others! I can easily see why he was rumored to play with thr3e hands! Simply AW3sOME!!
Simply put the best on this planet today!!!!
I will never play 1% as good as him, but love watching him and knowing someday with lots of practice and patience i maybe get close. Giovanni is out of this world
Giovanni - thank you again for the tremendous inspiration!
Ben Makinen
estuve con el en ajazzgo 2008 en cali Colombia es un gran maestro y una gran persona, el mejor conguero sin duda
Besides being a master drummer, he is one of the nicest people I have ever met. he is so humble and such a great human being. Everyone I know who has met him says the same thing. -Scott Davidson
giovanny is the man i seen him play with LA FANIA ALL STAR theres no one can compare with this super star in the congas i always been a fan of him he has respect for his instrument he plays with such passion ...you can see on hs face when his playing them he is into his world on CONGAS
increible....simplemente increible !!!!!!!!!! very nice maestro !!!!!!!!
2:12 is an out of body experience! I mean, a very good one!
Espectacular! Bravo maestro.
Yes, yes, yes. That is so great!!!
no ma..... eres mi idolo eres maestro d maestros siempre equerido tocar congas y al
ver tus videos me doy cuenta cuan lejos estoy
d por lo menos un nivel aceptable nunca existira nadie que te supere que privilegio haber encontrado tus videos exxtraaoordiinaarioo no hay palabras
Musicianship, skills and techniques all are founded and built on "PRACTICE, PRACTICE and more............PRACTICE! This brother is GREAT!
Tengo una admiracion muy espacialpor la calidad de congero en percucion que eres giovanny you are on of the best carlos V
I was fortunate to have studied with Gio back at Berklee in the early 90's when he first moved to the states and yeah, his hands are like the perfect implement for striking a conga. Of course all the callouses (talk about lots of table-top playing or playing on solid wooden surface) but also his fingers just kind of all meet at the tip and well.. its pretty wild the amazing tone he gets from just even just dropping his hand from an inch above the head.
Aside from that, and the incredible tale
i hope with all my heart i will see you one day ...
Giovanni i meet and saw play @ Madison square Garden when he was 8 yrs. old and i said it then and i say it now. He's the Best. I would of love to see Miguel Anga and Giovanni together. He is the Greatest!
esse video é um dos melhores de giovanni, meu professor virtual.
perfect! (and the smile at the end as well ;) )
he has become one with the universe
he plays the song of the wind
Mañenguito eres el mejor mis respetos. Soy un gran admirador de tu trabajo. Que Dios te cuide. Aché pa ti!!!
3 words humble,musical, mastery
Muyyyyyyyyyy bueno Maestro!!!! Saludos desde Uruguay... Tatita Marquez
i had the pleasure of taking lessons with him. amazing performer indeed.
Wow!!!!!!!!!!
You would have one of those cameras that can film a frog catching a fly to see what he is really doing there!
maestro!
gran inspitacion para seguir estudiando y disfrutando la sensibilidad de tan bello instrumento.
I'm Cuban. This is the best Tumbador I have seen. I have heard him play, but to watch the speed of his hands is amazing. So far there's no comparison, in my humble opinion.
Giovanny.que olofi te de mucha salud para que continues con la fiebre del lenguaje en las congas que has regado por el mundo, y tu honda positiva,eres unico. sin palabras. MAURICIO HERRERA.
el es algo impresionante,no se como puede hacer eso,tiene demasiado talento
Thank you Giovanni! Inpirational musica***
no existe otro como el,sin mas el mejorrrrr
Excelente Hermoso Sublime Inmortal El maestro.. Giovanni Hidalgo 🎼🥁🙏🎵🎶
Nunca vi nada igual!!! O melhor
Giovanni eres el mejor, Que Dios te bendiga esas manos porque de verdad que son tremendas, bueno cuidate y un abrazo god bless you papi!!!
K fiera k fieraaaa muy bueno :-D re visto a pocos tan buenos como él, por no decir ninguno
gracias por Por ponerle nivel a la MusicA!! GRande Hidalgo... ( no el unico, pero uno de los mejores congueros ! )
This is why Giovanni is the greatest timbero on the planet, technique and showmanship.
When I saw him the first time at Melico Salazar concert in Costa Rica, playing with Paquito's band like 12 years ago, I knew that I was watching the very best conga player of the galaxy, this video just confirms it
O MELHOR DO MUNDO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
estoy completamente de acuerdo con todos que dicen que giovanni hidalgo es el mejor percusionista, es el mejor conguero, timbalero, pero mas que nada, un tremendo artista. sabroso giovanni..oye esa tumba, que rico suena..
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!
exelente bro todo un master!!!!!
Ahhhh el me saludo ayer...lo conoci, me beso la mano....the best
Tremendo Sr Giovanni, Felicitaciones por siempre, se le admira
Idolo de idolos!!! Geniooooooo
Mis respetos maestro es usted un AS con las congas
your so amazing !
Martin!
I really enjoy this video, man!
He wa at home and vrey relaxed.
of course its pure technique, but oh man. it's fun to watch Giovanni
and for you people posting here and fwsting time and energy argueing about this or that...caballeros el tipo es un mostro aunque sea de marte...que vola!
He is definitely a master and he is the one with the most technique, but I wouldnt say that categorically, he's the best congero alive. That would be to injudicious.
He was just here on the US West coast at the NAMM. It was awesome!
wow, este vato es un maestro,no soy fan de la musica tropical pero estoy impresionado por la forma en como toca saludos de un mexicano
Sir Gionanni... THE MASTER ... thank u for all :)
que grande maestro... giovanna que destreza con los cueros.
Esse éo melhor de todos toca muita conga giovanni hidalgo
tremendo muy bien impresionas a los percusionista de verdad te la comiste felicidades
very good performance!!
...y otros que sostienen la industria. Que si no fuera por ellos, estos artistas que con tanto orgullo defendemos, no saldrìan del anonimato popular. Demodo que, a cada uno su aplauso, a cada paìs una gratitud por su contribuciòn, pues todos nos necesitamos y que suene el tambor!
The GOAT!!
@gregan25 He actually doesn't speed it up at all.
He is a master percussionist, and he is actually moving so fast that the camera doesn't pick it all up as well as a more professional camera might. So it looks a bit blurry- not because he is speeding up the tape, but because he is just so fast.
Best jack...the best...El maestro
Sin Lugar a dudas en verdadero maestro
incredible
AMAZING!
tremendo te que muy bien impresionas a los percusionista de verdad te la comiste felicidades
Very nice, He´s The Best...
INCREIBLEEE!!!! 8)
Vaya ! Gifted!
que maestro.. genial!
Mano............. O cara é foda !!!!!!!
wish i could be in his workshops....
Giovanni (Mañenguito) ha sobrepasado a sus maestros ya mencionados, pero no olvidemos a su primer maestro conguero Mañengue quien encendió esa luz que sigue brillando intensamente hoy. Saludos de parte de Raymond
Grande Giovanni!!!! Dopo la "lancha" verso Culebra in Portorico ci rivediamo a Roma! Te espero
THe greatest in the WORLD!!!!!!!!!! MY IDOL
"Stop bangin' on those damn drums!" Sorry, that was a movie quote! This guy is freaking incredible on these! Very impressive!
Genio! maestro!!!
mestroooo
.....fãaaaaaaaaaa
guivanni te admiro por el sabor que te corre por las venas, asi se tenga tu velocidad,virtuosismo tu sabor es admirable
Giovanni, idolo!
un maestroooooo!!!!!! one theather!!!!!!!!
this guy is the best there is
Grande percusionista 😊
El mejor del mundo !
Human being at his very very best x x x
Baya Giovanni you are the greatest ASHE PA TI PAPA...MySpace/JunitoCrespo
ese tipo es lo maximo
exelente maestro mis respetos