Martinez sits center stage, and to his right is Jhair Sala, who plays the cowbell and the bongos.

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Even the slight distraction of the roadies soundchecking Modeste Hugue's bongos during our set did not seem to deter anyone.

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Mr. Kelley now has a breeding operation on some of that acreage, known as Rum Creek Ranch, that's dedicated to a range of endangered species including tapirs, anoas (small buffalos), hippos, rhinos, bongos (antelopes), bentang (wild cattle) and a host of others.

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