
Kassandra Kocoshis
Kassandra Kocoshis is an Assistant Professor of Music at Los Angeles City College. She received her BM in Percussion Performance from DePaul University and her MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. Kassandra specializes in pop, R&B, soul, new music, rock, Latin and flamenco; in the flamenco genre, Kassandra regularly performs with artists including Carmela Greco, Jose Cortes "Pansequito Hijo", Alfonso Cid, Paco Fonta, Las Guitarras de España, Ensemble Español, among others others. She has also recorded with artists from a diverse array of genres, including Meghan Trainor, Vahagni, Soul Scratch, Beat Mosaic, and many others. She contributed percussion to the Grammy-nominated album "Love Language" by South African flutist Wouter Kellerman and can be seen in Postmodern Jukebox's video "The Prayer" featuring American Idol stars Pi Pia Toscano and Stefano Langone. She is a Latin Percussion (LP) and Amplified Timber Artist.
“Bringing the Pulse of Flamenco to the Cajón: A Rhythmic Exploration”
Session Description:
Flamenco’s rhythmic tradition, rooted in its distinct palos (styles), offers a dynamic way to explore the interplay of rhythm, melody, and cultural identity through percussion. This hands-on clinic, led by acclaimed percussionist Kassandra Kocoshis—who has performed with artists like Carmela Greco, Jose Cortés "Pansequito Hijo," Alfonso Cid, Paco Fonta, Las Guitarras de España, and Ensemble Español—introduces participants to flamenco’s rhythmic depth.
Key focus areas include Flamenco Melodies and Composition, where attendees will explore how melodies are structured and accompanied in traditional settings; Cajón Grooves, highlighting essential rhythms like bulerías, soleá, and fandangos using traditional cajón techniques; and Palmas Clapping Rhythms, which delves into the intricate hand-clapping patterns that form flamenco’s rhythmic backbone.
Participants will gain practical skills on the cajón, improve rhythmic accuracy, and deepen their understanding of flamenco’s cultural roots, enhancing their overall musicianship through immersive rhythm-based learning.
Key focus areas include Flamenco Melodies and Composition, where attendees will explore how melodies are structured and accompanied in traditional settings; Cajón Grooves, highlighting essential rhythms like bulerías, soleá, and fandangos using traditional cajón techniques; and Palmas Clapping Rhythms, which delves into the intricate hand-clapping patterns that form flamenco’s rhythmic backbone.
Participants will gain practical skills on the cajón, improve rhythmic accuracy, and deepen their understanding of flamenco’s cultural roots, enhancing their overall musicianship through immersive rhythm-based learning.
Session Category:
- World
Date:
Friday, November 14, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
Location:
Room 120
Session Type:
Clinic
Session Format:
Live