Robby Ameen

Drummer. Of Lebanese origin, he is best known for the unique and powerful Afro-Cuban style he created. Growing up in Connecticut, upon moving to New York, Robby began recording with Dave Valentin and Ruben Blades, who was the first salsa singer to add a full-time drummer to his band, "Seis del Solar". Another of his early recordings was "New Faces" with Dizzy Gillespie.