About me

Zürich, Switzerland

Percussionist, producer, arranger, singer and composer.
Rodrigo was born in Cartagena/Colombia, where he was surrounded by Afro-Colombian rhythm and music all the time.
In 1987-1991 Rodrigo studied at the respected Escuela de Bellas Artes de Cartagena.
Rodrigo's live playing credits includes work with the late Celia Cruz, Giovanni Hidalgo, Eddie Palmieri, Tony Martinez, Tito Nieves, Richie Ray, Jimmy Bosch, Ray Sepulveda, Dave Valentin, Frankie Morales, Los Hermanos Moreno, Chico Freeman, Albita Rodríguez, Cheo Feliciano, José Alberto ‘El Canario’, Julio Barreto, New York Salsa All Stars, Andy Montañez, Willy Chirino. He has also shared stage with artists like GEORGE BENSON, CARLOS SANTANA, ANASTACIA, BARRY WHITE, DEEP PURPLE, COOL AND THE GANG, TOM JONES and countless other high-profile musicians.
Rodrigo currently resides in Europe and has established himself as a respected musician, band director, master percussionist, composer, singer and rapper.

Cultural background

  • Colombia

Project Music

No submissions for Beyond Music Project Volume 4.

No submissions for Beyond Music Project Volume 3.

Nature Has Decided (Nature Has Decided (Niza Simukonda, Rodry-Go, Nolita Golding, Alex WIlson)

It all began when Niza in Zambia reached out to Alex in Switzerland. It being the time of COVID, they decided upon the theme “Nature Has Decided”, recognizing that humanity was going through an “ego check”, keeping many people at home and restricting their life. Colombian vallenato seemed to fit like a glove – vocalist, rapper and percussionist Rodry-Go was on board along with soulful Latin vocalist, Nolita Golding. And there were lyrics and melodies in three different languages - Bemba, Spanish and English.

  • African
  • Latino
  • R&B / Soul
  • Singer
  • Singer-songwriter
  • Piano
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Bass guitar
  • Electric guitar
  • Conga
  • Cowbell
  • Drum set
  • Timbales
  • Colombia
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
  • Zambia

No submissions for Beyond Music Project Volume 1.