Richie is one of the finest multi-percussionists in the world. He has recorded and performed with some of the greatest artists in all music genres such as Diana Ross, Art Garfunkel, Tito Puente and Hiroshima, to name a few. His expert abilities have been displayed at more than 350 Latin percussion clinics worldwide, and also on numerous major Hollywood movie soundtracks. His thorough knowledge of the origins and techniques of hand drumming/percussion are featured in two of his own instructional videos. 25 Rhythms in complete song-style: Salsa, Guaguanco, Songo, Guajira, Cumbia, Merengue, Plena, Abacua, Bolero, Cha Cha, Haitian, Paca, Escola de Samba, Olodum, Gaita, Bomba, Conga Comparsa, Bossa Nova, Samba, Rumba and African.