Sebastian Duque was born in Barranquilla, Colombia on February 20, 2000. Duque. At the age of 2 he started finding interest in drumming and percussion.

His father, Alexander Duque, a respected bass player encouraged him to follow his passion in drumming and percussion.

Sebastian’s musical journey took off when receiving the opportunity to go study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in 2019. While in his college journey Sebastian had the opportunity of working in many major signature Berklee productions with a lot of major artists such as; Dayme Arocena, Tony Succar, Tia Fuller, Lil John Roberts, Sona Jobarteh and Usher. Outside of Berklee Sebastian has worked with a lot of major producers, artists and musicians such as K.C. Porter, Puchi Colon, Colette Michaan, Luisito Quintero, Jesus Marval, Richie Ray, Lozano, Nichole Horbath, Rafa Moreno, Luigi Castro, Dante Vargas, Alvaro Cardenas Jr. and Jorge Privado.

THE BACKSTORY

BORN IN:
Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia
LIVES IN:
New Jersey, USA
 DRUMMING SINCE:
2002
CURRENT PROJECT(S):
Freelance projects

THE INSIDE SCOOP

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S):
Dave Weckl; Luisito Quintero; Tom Williams; Devon 'Stixx' Taylor; Vinnie Colaiuta  
FAVORITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON: "Bolero Jazz"-Lozano
FAVORITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON:
“Beneath The Mask" - Chick Corea Elektric Band
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:  Working withn the following artists: Alfareros; Usher; Lozano; Sona Jobarteh; Tia Fuller; KC Porter
 

THE GON BOPS SKINNY

FAVORITE GON BOPS INSTRUMENTS/SETUP:  Luisito Quintero Timbales; Roberto Quintero Congas and Bongos
 
Website: Sebastian's Instagram Page