Passion. It is the force that drives all human beings to strive, to achieve and to make their dreams come true. The story of Latin Percussion hinges on the passion of one man. A passion that drove him to create, innovate and unmistakably change the face of percussion €" and music €" forever.

In 1964, Martin Cohen, a young mechanical engineer, photographer and Latin music aficionado, founded Latin Percussion. He solicited feedback for his first percussion instruments from NYC musicians at Latin nightclubs. Cohen established a tradition that is still practiced at LP; the needs of performing musicians are placed ahead of everything else. Proudly, LP has created hundreds of the finest percussion instruments that can be heard in the world€s most famous, chart-topping recordings €“ in every genre. LP is honored to commemorate its 50th Anniversary with limited edition congas, bongos and cowbell.