From DRUM! Magazine’s January 2018 Issue | Text, Photos And Music By Mark Powers The cajon has a deep history, with its Peruvian and Cuban roots stemming back a couple of centuries. With all due respect to how the instrument originated, let’s face it, most of us (especially those of us who usually play the far younger drum set) are never asked to play traditional cajon rhythms on a gig, such as lando from Peru or rumba yambú from Cuba. … Continue reading How To Get Started On The Cajon