DRUMS FOR ONE & ALL
DRUMMING PERSONALITIES
~ Local to New England ~
John de Kadt: Multi-instrumentalist and spoken word artist based in western Mass. Look for his CDs "This Rhythm Is Not Mine" and "Eight".
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Laney Goodman: Visionary drummer and vocalist leads ceremonial drum circles called "Drumming in the Four Directions". Also hosts the nationally syndicated public radio show “Women in Music”.
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Sidy Maiga: Malian master djembe player and instructor, based in Providence RI.
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Inanna: A Maine based all-woman ensemble that specializes in world percussion. Look for their "Beyond Tradition" and "Skin and Bones" CDs.
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Mance Grady: Master bodhran player based in Rhode Island. Also the maker of Ace Bodhrans.
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Julie Corey: Performer, instructor and facilitator based in New Hampshire. Member of all-womens drum ensemble "Olaibo".
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~ Outside of New England ~
Arthur Hull: Long time drum circle facilitator, based in Santa Cruz, CA. Author of the popular facilitator's handbook "Drum Circle Spirit".
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Ubaka Hill: Performer, facilitator, instructor and recording artist. Look for her "Shapeshifters" and "Beyond The Wind" CDs.
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Glen Velez: Master of the frame drum, and prolific recording artist. Look for his "Handance" CD.
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Layne Redmond: Also an amazing frame drummer. Author of the book "When The Drummers Were Women".
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Mickey Hart: Drummer from the Grateful Dead, now an avid promoter of world drumming. Look for his "Planet Drum" and "World Drum Project" CDs.
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Kalani: Internationally recognized musician, presenter, and music therapist.
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Gabrielle Roth: Facilitator, instructor and creator of the 5Rhythms philosophy of movement. Look for her many recordings with The Mirrors.
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