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November 15, 2012

Alfred "Uganda" Roberts And His Drums

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Give this New Orleans drummer a snare set and he will dismantle it - so he can play with his hands. He likes the sound of drumming on the bongo and conga and has been providing the beat for musicians such as Dr. John and Professor Longhair for years now.

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