"Long John Oliva was one of the most impressive percussionists I have known. He understood the (Cuban) tradition in its purest form. Today, we have Roman Diaz in New York, but there was Long John before him. Participating in the Lucumi sessions was an honor, and working with Changuito and Puntilla was a privilege. The band was super tight, and the music was ahead of its time." - Omar Sosa (November 2022).
Omar Sosa on Long John and Lucumi
