Daniel Rodriguez was born on September 19, 1984, in Bayamo, Granma, Cuba.
At the age of 12, he began his musical journey as a singer with the children’s group Chicos Soneros. It was his first public performance, and it was during that time that he discovered his passion for percussion.
Two years later, he began performing as a percussionist with Fiverson, one of the leading bands in his hometown, where he remained from 1998 to 2002.
From 2002 to 2007, Daniel worked as a drummer and percussionist at Hotel Meliá Varadero and Paradisus in Varadero, Cuba.
From 2007 to 2014, he lived and worked in Havana, where he performed, recorded, and collaborated with numerous Cuban and international artists, including Alain Daniel, Raúl Torres, Haila Mompié, Yomo, Waldo Mendoza, Adriano DJ, Juan Guillermo, and Manolín “El Médico de la Salsa.”
Between 2012 and 2014, Daniel also worked in Mexico City, performing with musicians such as Alain Pérez, Javier Massó “Caramelo,” and Irving Lara.
Since 2014, Daniel has continued building an international career, having the opportunity to perform, record, and share the stage with renowned artists including Bruno Mars, The Isley Brothers, Carlos Santana, Arturo Sandoval, Sheila E., Raphael Saadiq, Terrace Martin, José Feliciano, Eric Benét, Karl Perazzo, Carrie Underwood, The Brothers Johnson, Shadmehr Aghili, Willy Chirino, Becky G, Colin Hay, Alfredo Rodríguez, and many others.
Throughout his career, Daniel has remained deeply connected to his Cuban roots, bringing the energy, tradition, and spirit of Afro-Cuban and Latin percussion to stages and recordings around the world.
"I have used Remo drumheads throughout my career in both live and studio settings. Their consistency and sound have made them a trusted choice among many of the musicians I work with, and I have always respected Remo’s legacy in the percussion and drum community. I endorse Remo because I truly believe in the consistency, durability, and musicality of their drumheads. As a full-time touring percussionist performing on some of the biggest stages in the world, including international tours and Grammy broadcasts, reliability and sound quality are non-negotiable for me." -Daniel Rodriguez
