Musician

Rafa Mendes

Percussionist — Afro-Cuban engine for records and stages.

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Portfolio

Tour Archive

11 pieces

Originals

Written & arranged by me

7 pieces

Live

Stages & broadcast

8 pieces

Sessions

Studio work, selected takes

9 pieces

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2025
Season Finale Number
Self-reported
Percussionist · TV / Film · SoFi Stadium, LA
Client: ABC
2024
Essence Fest Mainstage
Self-reported
Guitarist · Live Event · State Farm Arena, ATL
Client: Lupe Santana
2023
Neon Skyline World Tour
Self-reported
Percussionist · Tour
Client: Nova Reign
2022
Velvet Hour Residency
Self-reported
Keys · Residency · T-Mobile Arena, LV
Client: The Palazzo

Congas, timbales, bongó, and whatever else the groove needs. Records, festivals, late-night descargas. Clave is a worldview.

Training

Instruments

Click-track disciplineIn-ear mixingHarmony stackingSight readingCharting (Nashville numbers)

Languages

French (Conversational) · English (Native)