Gon Bops’ New Artists of 2018! Gon Bops rounds out another fantastic year, welcoming these highly skilled, exciting new artists! From Tel Aviv, Israel – Itamar Doari, a virtuoso percussionist, blends various instruments of different origin into a hybrid setup with masterful technique and musicality. Carolina Cohen from Buenos Aires, Argentina brings her fresh, strong and joyous talent to our family. Studying with such masters as Israel “Cachao” Lopez, Richard Marquez currently plays with Cuban born musician/Academy award nominated actor Andy Garcia and the Cineson All-Stars. Percussionist Mat Britain has performed with many influential country artists including appearing on platinum hits with Kenny Chesney. Brazilian drummer/percussionist Eduardo Guedes has performed and/or recorded with greats including Bobby Sanabria, Willie Nelson, Kiko Freitas, Dudu Tucci and many others. Steven Brezet has traveled to many African countries, has studied with master drummer Ndiaye Rose and can be heard on Snarky Puppy’s “We Like It Here” album. Gon Bops is proud to welcome and work with these fine artists and looks forward to another great year in 2019!!