Ramon "Ray" Yslas
Ramon "Ray" Yslas is a Mexican-American percussionist and drummer. He has recorded and toured with artists such as Christina Aguilera, Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, Patty Labelle, the Backstreet Boys, and 98 Degrees. Yslas has performed extensively for television shows including Sex and the City, The Voice and Lopez Tonight, and for films such as Zorro and The Longest Yard[1] He has been a member of the band Chicago since 2018.[2]
Background[edit]
Born in Los Angeles to parents who immigrated from Sonora, Mexico, Yslas began playing drums at a young age. He has stated that though he played in bands in high school, he didn't take music seriously. He later expanded his musicianship into percussion, which included private studying with teachers such as Cuban percussionist Luis Conte. He had previously studied at Pasadena City College and Grove School of Music.[3]
Select Discography & Performances[edit]
Discography[4][edit]
(2018) Tales of Two Guitars by Strunz & Farah
(2009) La Pasion by Luz Casal
(2006) "Aint No Other Man" by Christina Aguilera
(2000) "Secreto de Amor" by Joan Sebastian
TV Appearances[5][edit]
The Voice
Saturday Night Live
Grammy Awards
Latin Grammy Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Movie Awards
American Music Awards
References[edit]
- ↑ The tide was always high : the music of Latin America in Los Angeles. Josh Kun, Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. Oakland, California. 2017. ISBN 978-0-520-29439-4. OCLC 974992156. Search this book on
- ↑ "Ramon "Ray" Yslas – Chicago". Retrieved 2021-04-29.
- ↑ The tide was always high : the music of Latin America in Los Angeles. Josh Kun, Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. Oakland, California. 2017. ISBN 978-0-520-29439-4. OCLC 974992156. Search this book on
- ↑ "Ray Yslas | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
- ↑ "Bio | Yslas.com". Retrieved 2021-04-29.
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