In the late 1950s British percussionist Alan Sharp was much sought-after.



Unable to find the exact instruments he wanted, Alan commissioned their individual parts from various companies and assembled them himself, eventually leading to the foundation of the Natal Percussion Company in 1965.



Alan Sharp has performed with Jess Roden, Richard Vission and Lalo Schifrin among others.



Alan Sharp has forthright views and is committed to Afro-Cuban drumming. He considers the term Latin Percussion to be misleading preferring, Afro-Cuban as more descriptive and accurate of the genre. He is committed to the art of playing and states “a true conga player will only emerge and justify his title, if he has inspiration from the heart”.