El Batería

Cuban drummer Elvis García reflects on his journey from Havana to Miami, struggling to make his way in the American city as a professional musician.

Cuban drummer Elvis García reflects on his journey from Havana to Miami, struggling to make his way in the American city as a professional musician.

Documentary·Music

0h 14min

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Elvis García
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Barbaria Tapía
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Dianna García
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Manny Swagg
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Kamankola
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