In a move that reflects both market awareness and cultural sensitivity, Latin Percussion has introduced a new product line tailored specifically for the worship and inspirational music community. The line, called Praise Percussion, includes a carefully assembled range of hand percussion instruments intended for use in churches, spiritual gatherings, and other sacred music environments.
For years, Latin Percussion, better known to most as simply LP, has held its ground as a cornerstone of Afro-Cuban and Latin music. You’d find its gear everywhere, from back corners of smoky jazz bars to sprawling festival stages buzzing with energy. But with its new Praise Percussion line, the company seems to be leaning into a different kind of setting: one that values stillness as much as sound, where rhythm isn’t just heard, but felt more spiritually.
The new line includes familiar instruments: congas, bongos, cajóns, shakers, tambourines, but each has been reimagined with a specific purpose in mind. The designs are clean and understated. Many feature warm wood finishes, soft edges, and handcrafted detailing that wouldn’t feel out of place in a place of worship. There’s nothing flashy here, and that seems to be the point.
Sound-wise, LP appears to have prioritized tonal warmth and depth. These instruments aren’t meant to cut through a wall of sound, but to complement choirs, acoustic guitars, and voices raised in harmony. They’re made for moments that call for support, not spotlight: where rhythm serves the room, not the ego.
For churches and worship leaders, the launch offers something many have quietly hoped for: instruments that don’t feel like afterthoughts. Too often, percussion in sacred music settings gets cobbled together from general-purpose gear, much of it too loud, too bright, or too visually jarring for the space it’s in. Praise Percussion seems to acknowledge that problem and offers a solution.
The response from faith-based musicians so far has been warm. Several church music directors have noted that it’s not just about finding high-quality instruments, it’s about finding ones that feel right for the setting. When music is part of a larger spiritual experience, every detail matters. LP’s approach seems to recognize that nuance.
There’s word, too, that LP plans to roll out some educational content in connection with the new line, potentially including instructional videos, artist collaborations, and partnerships with worship leaders across different denominations. The aim would be to help players not just use the instruments, but understand how percussion can shape the flow and feel of a service.
In many ways, Praise Percussion marks a return to something elemental. Before stages and studios, before charts and sessions, percussion was a part of the ceremony. It carried meaning, framed ritual, and brought people together in rhythm. With this new offering, LP seems to be stepping into that lineage: quietly, respectfully, and with an eye on what today’s worship communities need.
The instruments are already available through select dealers, and early signs suggest LP has struck a chord. For a brand built on groove, Praise Percussion is a softer, more reflective kind of beat, but one that still moves people, just in a different way.