Ramiro Sepulveda

Ramiro Sepulveda is a first generation Chilean Canadian musician born in Regina to a family of musicians and artists. His exposure to an eclectic mix of genres as a child became the main influence behind his musical career and style. 

At the age of 5 years old, Ramiro picked up the drums at a rehearsal of his father’s band, playing Spanish and Chilean 1950’s Rock and Cumbia.  Ramiro would often play along to recordings from different genres, which eventually became larger and the basis of his musical influences, from traditional Latin American Folk music to modern Trap and more.  

His passion for Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music and rhythms 
led him to specialize in Congas (Tumbadoras) and various percussion instruments from the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa.  

He honed his teaching skills, showing the art and traditions of Afro-Cuban percussion and rhythms to many people throughout Canada. 

Ramiro plays the drum kit, hand percussion, auxiliary percussion and has been playing in groups of different styles and genres since the age of 15.  Some of the notable groups and musicians Ramiro plays for includes, Papa Mambo, Amber Epp, Victor López, Marco Castillo, Curubande, Dr. Henry, Larry Roy, and collaborated with many other notable names and groups. 

Ramiro has been playing drums and percussion for over 3 decades and has a passion for sharing his knowledge from extensive experience on stage and studio.