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Howard (Howie) Kaufman is a Lecturer in the Music Department at Cal Poly Humboldt, specializing in Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian, and West African percussion. He founded and coordinated the Explorations in Afro-Cuban Dance and Drum workshops (1996–2015), renowned globally for their comprehensive approach to Cuban music and dance. His teaching spans courses like World Percussion Ensemble, Afro-Cuban Percussion, and Music in World Cultures.
- Affiliations: Cal Poly Humboldt Music Department, Humboldt Drum Academy
- Key Roles: Musical director of Samba Alegria, founding member of Humboldt Calypso Band
Research interests focus on traditional and contemporary percussion practices, including studies in Cuba, Brazil, and Ghana. He holds a K-12 teaching credential and has developed world percussion programs in multiple schools. His performance credits include collaborations with Cuban masters and participation in Trinidad’s National Panorama Competition.
Awards & Recognition: Invited performer at Santiago de Cuba’s Fiesta del Caribe since 1995.
Teaching & Mentorship: Advises through Humboldt Drum Academy and teaches privately. No formal grants or named awards listed, though his workshops and educational initiatives are widely recognized.
Labs/Teams: Samba Alegria (Afro-Brazilian Samba troupe), Humboldt Calypso Band, and Contemporary Percussion Ensembles.
