A Caracas native, Manny began studying music at age four. He excels in the timbal, tumbadora, bongo, drum kit, and traditional Venezuelan instruments. Manny has collaborated with internationally renowned artists, including Eric Clapton, Camila Cabello, Paquito D’Rivera, La India, Victor Manuelle, Pedrito Martinez, and Oscar D’León. He has been nominated for both Latin and American GRAMMYs.