384 - Larry Florman: Fronting Them Vibes, Collaborating with Maggie Rose, Traditional Percussion vs. Pop Percussion

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Larry Florman is a drummer, percussionist, vocalist, and front man for the Nashville-based band Them Vibes. Also known as Brother Love, he fronted numerous bands in New York before relocating to Nashville. Them Vibes has put out numerous singles and EPs since 2013, and became the opener and backing band for Maggie Rose, with whom they co-wrote and toured. Larry is also married to Nashville drummer Sarah Tomek. In this episode, Larry Talks about: Joining forces and later parting ways with Maggie Rose How his musical life came to encompass drumset, percussion, and vocals Learning traditional African and Latin percussion in New York with Babatunde Olatunji and other masters Traditional Afro-Cuban conga playing vs. the American soul tradition How he and Sarah interact musically Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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