Will Roman was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, with native roots from the island of Puerto Rico. He is a self-taught musician who began feeling the Latin pulse playing the congas at the age of five. Roman’s introduction to Latin music was born while his father would play captivating music that would soon introduce him to some of his greatest musical influences, such as Giovanni Hidalgo, Jose Luis “Changuito” Quintana, and Tito Puente. Roman has performed in varying festivals and concerts throughout the mainland U.S. and Puerto Rico, and has had his talents featured on some of the grandest stages, such as The Kennedy Center and the NPR Tiny Desk YouTube Series. He currently has a YouTube Channel, “Roman Percussion,” which has a following of over 4,200 subscribers.

Will Roman is an endorsing artist for Tycoon Percussion, Los Cabos Drumsticks, Soultone Cymbals and Code Drumheads. He is also a Voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) for the Grammy Pro Washington DC Chapter.