Ruggero Artale’s love for African rhythms lead him to play congas, djembè and percussion instruments. He had the chance to play with many famous artists like: Vinicio Capossela, Eduardo de Crescenzo, Eumir Deodato, Famoudou Don Moye / Lester Bowie (Art Ensemble of Chicago), Niccolò Fabi, Gbanworo Keita, Massimo Nunzi/Fabrizio Bosso, Karl Potter and Maurizio Trippitelli/Enzo Gragnaniello.