This is Part 3 of the series entitled "Play The Timbales Amadito" that MEINL Percussion produced in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, about the life and music of Cuban legendary percussionist Amadito Valdes. Amadito is better known internationally for his role in the Buena Vista Social Club with which he traveled the world and won a Grammy Award. The interview was conducted by Dominican Percussionist Jarrengton de León. Thanks to Jose Alberto "El Canario" for letting us use his bar "El Patio Lounge del Canario" for the interview. Thanks to Amadito for sharing all his wisdom with us. In this video Amadito talks about his main influences when he was growing up in Cuba, he also talk about Tito Puente and last but not least, he talks about his signature MEINL Timbales. More info about Amadito and his timbales at www.meinlpercussion.com GB