ANDY CACEDA
DMV Latin Percussionist
Mi Timbal (OFFICIAL VIDEO) Feat. Marcial Isturiz - Andy Caceda
Andy Caceda: Tributo a Willie Colón y Rubén Blades - Siembra
Daniela Darcourt - Adios Amor (Live in Tampa, FL)
CALLING ALL PRESS!
All You Need to Know
ANDY'S BIO
The Energy You Are Looking For
Born in Lima, Peru on June 22, 1976, Andy began playing timbales and Latin Percussion instruments
at the age of 12. In high school he was the first drummer to play in a National Competition.
After finishing high school he began playing with local salsa bands in Lima.
In 1999 Andy moved to Washington, DC and increased his knowledge of Latin Percussion
instruments. He plunged into the music scene by playing in various top local bands in the
Washington, DC area. He took great advice from many percussion artists such as Karl Perazzo,
Paoli Mejias, Pablo Chino Nunez, Luisito Quintero, Chago Martinez, Jorge Gonzales, Pedrito Martinez,
Jhair Salas, close friend Tito de Gracia and Meinel Artist Diego Camacho. Andy is the
most sought after percussionist in the Washington, DC area as his passion for music flows through
his blood. Timbales are Andy’s specialty, but he also plays numerous percussion instruments
such as drums, congas, bongos, batas, cajon and minor percussion.
Andy has accompanied legendary Salsa artists such as Daniela Darcourt, Frankie Vasquez,
Yolanda Rivera, Luigui Texidor, Hector Tricoche, Cano Estremera, Frankie Morales, Tito Puente, Jr.,
Domingo Quinones, Charlie Cruz, Jerry Rivera, Anthony Cruz, David Pabon, Ismael Rivera, Jr.,
Renzo Padilla, Marlow Rosado, and Charlie Aponte. Andy was also invited to play on stage with
El Gran Combo, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Spanish Harlem Orquesta, Oscar d’Leon, Los Hermanos Moreno
(NY), Raulin Rosendo, Larry Harlow Orquesta, The Puerto Rican Power Orchestra, Maelo Ruiz,
and has toured nationally with Famous Peruvian Singer Daniela Darcourt.
At the present time Andy is an independent musician. His talent and passion for music is well
recognized and he is in high demand in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. He is currently
performing with Hermanos Galvan Orchestra.
Andy is a magnificent percussionist and continues to expand his experience and knowledge in the music world. Andy’s passion is to continue increasing his familiarity as a percussionist and looks forward to having the opportunity to enhance, broaden and share his craft doing what he loves doing best… playing music!
