Pepe Zapata’s Cajoneada Drumming Experience (Spain/SA)

Pepe Zapata is a Spanish percussionist and cultural innovator, best known for founding the Cajón Expo and leading large-scale “cajoneada” drumming experiences that fuse flamenco rhythms with African traditions. This project brings together 50 drummers from the Cape Flats, blending Spanish compás with African beats to celebrate cultural diversity, unity, and peace. By turning the cajón into a symbol of reconciliation, Zapata transforms percussion into both a musical performance and a social movement.