When one examines the role rhythm plays in jazz, it's a complicated affair. The early introduction of European instruments, which essentially make up the modern jazz drummer's kit, brought with it the ...

Punk-rocker Jean Beauvoir knew he’d eventually write a book about his life. There were just too many great stories to leave untold. Like playing voodoo drums and dancing with his uncle, a high-level ...

Weird Cello and Balafon melodies on top of original odd rhythms and African percussion, inspired by the Greek Drama, especially by Dionysus! For more than 30 years he has appeared at festivals, ...

NEW YORK - Frisner Augustin, a Haitian Voodoo master drummer whose deep knowledge of traditional rhythms and leadership of the Brooklyn-based Troupe Makandal made him a major force in preserving and ...

Christopher Rees is best known as a singer-songwriter with some pedigree. The Cardiff-based musician has released three critically acclaimed albums and his music has taken him to all corners of the ...