Armando Lopez
drums
Born to Cuban parents and raised in Miami, Armando Lopez picked up the drums at age ten. A Miami-based drummer, producer, and composer, he’s performed or arranged for artists including Ben Folds, Cory Henry, Jacob Collier, Emily King, Angelique Kidjo, Tune-Yards, Kishi Bashi, and Macy Gray, and has toured internationally with ensembles like the Roosevelt Collier Band, Cris Cab, ArtOfficial, Nu Deco Ensemble, Natalia Jiménez, Electric Kif, and Aaron Lebos Reality. He also spent three seasons in the house band for the Emmy-winning show La Voz. His playing is known for its versatility and deep sense of listening, shaped by years of moving across a wide range of musical styles and settings.