CARAVANA is a Latin Fusion dance band formed in 1995. The band has performed at Disney’s California Adventure Pacific Wharf Stage, Mirage Casino in Las Vegas, House of Blues Hollywood, BB Kings Club and many, many more. Caravana has opened for WAR, Ambrosia, Sopie B. Hawkins, The Commodores, Poncho Sanchez, El Chicano, Little Joe Y La Familia, Culture, Oscar D’ Leon, Eddie Palmieri and Gary Wright. Band leader Kenny Hudson has toured with Stevie Wonder, War and Seal.

THE BACKSTORY

BORN IN:
Philadelphia, PA

LIVES IN: 
Anaheim, CA

DRUMMING SINCE:
5 years old

CURRENT PROJECT:
Working on the Caravana CD, playing live shows with Caravana and Derumbamenco

THE INSIDE SCOOP

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S):
Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente and Santana

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON:
Pamela Williams Evolution and Bob Mamet Adventures in Jazz

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON:
Mongo Santamaria Up From the Roots

CAREER HIGHLIGHT:
Playing at Carnegie Hall

THE GON BOPS SKINNY

FAVORITE GON BOPS INSTRUMENT:
Alex Acuna Congas

GON BOPS SET-UP:
Alex Acuna Congas and Bongos

Website
www.facebook.com/kenny.hudson