the biggest influence in my decision to play congas...grew up listening to Santana my whole life but then one live concert in Arizona and Raul's playing took over my soul. God Bless him and the legacy he left behind. No one like him in style. He was unique and played with heart & spirit every single time.

My favorite conga player of all-time.

Brother Raul,,, always smiling,,,,always smiling,,,we miss you Raul.

Con toda razón, el conguero supremo...!!!!!!!!

He died way too young! He was a great positive force and my inspiration to play hand drums. I started playing on pots and pans when I was a kid. We were poor and I could not afford real instruments. I followed Santana from the early 70s and then I got into jazz rock and many other genres. I’m in plank and drums my whole life. I am now 65 and have four sets of drums. Raul Rekow and Carl Perazzo Had an incredible chemistry together and really made the Santana band!

I took that last photo of Raul's signature congas and bongos!  It was taken in the UK around 2009

RIP Raul. His smile will be as everlasting as his passion.
RIP Armando Peraza, Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto,  Johnny Dandy Rodriguez...and a shout out for Eddie Montalvo, Orestes Vilato and others all with the same passion.

RIP RAÚL one of the best congeros

After being a fan for so many years, to my utter shock and regret, I only learned after his passing that he was a fellow Filipino! RIP kababayan.

Estremecedor la manera como toca el máster conguero Supremo! R. I. P. AMÉN... 2022

Recordando a un gran conguero. Varios solos, el mejor al final con Armando Peraza, Orestes Vilato, Graham Lear en baterías, y Carlos Santana.

The man! We’ll miss you. But your always be there next to us jamming!❤️

Hear Raul's  Soul When He plays!

I have been a fan of Santana from the time I first saw him in the Woodstock Festival.  I have  seen him in concert three times since then and had the privilege of seeing Raul playing congas with his band.  Raul is by far the best and I miss his fantastic playing. R.I.P.😂😂😂😂😂

Meet Raul one time shaking his hand is like shaking a brick tough

raul y el maestro armando tocando juntos ahora tocaran por siempre en la eternidad

I....... There are no words.  I play the Congas. But... Nothing.  He was a BEAST!!!!!!!! I MISS HIM. MUCH RESPECT TO HIS FAMILY.  HEAVENLY FATHER PLEASE KEEP HIM PLAYING THE CONGAS UP THERE. MUCH RESPECT.  THANK YOU.

This is the kind of music we need back !♥️

It really brought tears to my eyes.  I remember the many concerts where I thought Raul would only give me that smile.
See you.. Somewhere In Heaven.

He was the master…