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Members: Percussionist Abdou Mboup, Bassist Jonathan Maron, Saxes , Woodwinds, Jay Rodriguez

Sounds Like: Ray Carlos Nakai, Airto, Jazz, Philip Glass, Steve Reich

Label: Rhythm Horse Records

Bio: William Ruiz's main instrument is the tongue drum / Log drum and the Mayohuacan of Native American/ Taino Indian origin. Logdrums are played all over the world by indigenous peoples of Native American, African, and Asian cultures.

His CD recordings Cipriani, In New York, & Taino (all registered ... See Full Bio

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“Titus Andronicus: marked the return of free Shakespeare to the Amphitheatre that served as the original home of Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival. Directed by Jeffrey Guyton, formerly with the Stratford Festival of Canada, TITUS featured a cast of 26, Middle Eastern dancing, Greco-Roman wrestling, stage combat by Nicholas Little, costumes by Andrea Varga and special effects and hair by Gary Arave. TITUS' choreographer Jehan has performed from the concert halls of the West to the palaces and temples of the East and is a Director of the Temple of Jehan which teaches belly dance, an ancient powerful art, celebrating life and sensuality. Percussionist William Ruiz is a Taino Indian and Spanish-American log drummer, a pioneering and multitalented percussionist whose style reflects a wide breadth of inspirations, ranging from Caribbean to Classical. He has performed across America and can be heard on Jay Rodriguez's album Olajope.”

— staff - Shakespeare Festival Playbill, "Titus Andronicus"

“Since this morning this gentleman – William Ruiz – has been following me on Twitter. I searched him in the internet and found out that he is a very talented percussionist. He’s playing the 12 tongue modern log drum and a tribal drum set along with various percussion instruments in the NY subway and on the streets of NY. He’s an off/on stage musician creating great percussion sounds and rhythms.”

— Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi, DooBeeDooBeeDoo ONLINE

“Musician of the Year!”

— Nuyorican Poet's Cafe, Taino Awards 2011

“MSG's new series, NYC Sound Tracks, gives an indepth profile of subway musician William Ruiz”

— Daily Motion, Profile: William Ruiz - NYC Sound Tracks

“William Ruiz: bandleader, percussionist, master Logdrummer, hand drummer on Tribal drumset. genre: world music He is one of today's most talented modern improvisational world music artists. This young spirited Native American (Taino) and Spanish Puerto Rican artist is the creative force behind a unique blend of improvisational world tribal percussion sounds. His first musical influences date back to his early childhood when his family introduced him to Afro-Puerto Rican and Afro-Cuban recordings of the 1940's, Ruiz has been documented for presenting the 12 tongue modern Log drum and Tribal drum set along with various percussion instruments to the people of NYC, nationally and internationally. His Log drum is a modern version of the Taino - Mayahavau and the Afro- Puerto Rican “Cua”of Loiza. With his tribal drum set and the12 tongue modern Log drum as his main instrument he entrances his audiences. Ruiz is a crowd pleaser.”

— staff, Subway All-Stars.com

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OT Mills
Great tracks here, Best thing Ive heard today...loving the percussion!...keep up the great work and good luck to you!
AMANYIA
Appreciate your Music, much success and many blessings.
Laramie Cooley & Kil...
We came by to show our support. Keep up the good work and may you have great success!!! God Bless, Laramie Cooley & Kilkenny's Secret
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Thanks for being part of Music Xray and keep the music coming. Good luck with the opportunities available for your music we hope there is a match. Let us know if you need...
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... ALL THE WAY .... L I V E !!!!
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Most People Look What Their Eyes See Their Heart's Precive And sometimes Are Decived because they take not the time to search the heart's of men LOVE IS ALWAYS FREE...

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Q: Hi There, We are hosting an upcoming show, Toy Fair (www.toyfairny.com) in New York City a few weeks and were wondering if you would be interested in performing as entertainment. Please let me know

A: yes i would.

Asked by anonymous. Answered on Tue Feb 26 2013

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