Latin Percussion is proud to announce that the internationally acclaimed
organizers of percussion workshops, KoSA,
which runs annual week-long live-in seminars in Vermont and Cuba, has
bestowed its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award on Memo Acevedo,
citing his tireless contribution to the world of percussion and percussion
education. A world-renowned performer, Memo is the Education Coordinator
for LP also an Artist Liaison for the company’s endorsers in
Puerto Rico.
Prior to moving to New York in the mid-nineties, Memo lived in Toronto,
where his educational activities at Humber College of Music, his Latin
music radio show, and his bands, including Banda Brava, became treasured
institutions. The move to New York saw Memo instructing at Drummers
Collective and at New York University, the latter is where he still
teaches. In 2004, he joined LP’s Education Department.
Memo continues to work in top New York area venues and he is relentless
in his calling to educate young drummers in authentic Latin
and Brazilian traditions. Accordingly, he is an integral part of the
LP education and artist team.
The KoSA award recognizes a lifetime of service to culture and learning.
KoSA Founder and Director Aldo Mazza puts it this way: “I believe
that Memo Acevedo was an obvious candidate for our lifetime achievement
award. Memo has had a long and impressive performance career, and he
is a tireless advocate of percussion education—as can be seen
in his latest capacity as Education Coordinator for LP.”
Adds Steve Nigohosian, LP Director of Artist Relations, “Our
hats are off to Memo Acevedo. His career has been noble, his focus
one hundred per cent on Latin music, and we’re proud that he’s
received this distinguished accolade. He is the ideal ambassador for
LP, from street level to stage.”
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