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Melon Perera – Percussionist
Melon Perera is a dynamic and versatile percussionist with over a decade of experience in both live performance and studio recording. Known for his precision, groove, and expressive playing, Melon brings a unique energy to every performance, blending traditional rhythms with modern techniques.
- Screen name:
- mihindukulasuriya111679
- Member since:
- Apr 04 2025
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 12
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Specializing in instruments like the darbuka, congas, cajón, and timbales,Bongos,DjembeMelon has performed across diverse genres including pop, fusion, gospel, Afro-Latin, and music.
Instrument experience:
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
- Drums:
- Moderate
- Didgeridoo:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Latin Percussion Instruments
Congas
Bongos
Timbales
Cajón
Guiro
Maracas
Claves
Cowbell
Shekere
Agogo Bells
Cabasa
Reco-reco
Surdo (used in Brazilian samba)
Pandeiro
Cuica
Tamborim
African Percussion Instruments
Djembe
Talking Drum (Donno)
Dundun (Dun Dun)
Shekere
Kalimba (Thumb Piano)
Udu
Kpanlogo Drums
Ngoma
Bata Drums (used in Yoruba and Afro-Cuban traditions)
Balafon
Ashiko
Slit Drum (Log Drum)
Caxixi
Rain Stick
Hand Clapping and Body Percussion (culturally significant in many African traditions)
Darbuka
