8pm: $9; 9.15pm: $9; 10.30pm: Free
Hands, sticks and mallets pound out old and new rhythms on weathered skins: global beats for dancing bodies and curious ears! The ensemble was founded by percussionists David Chan, Larry Graves and Steve Mancuso in 2008, combining the circuitous rhythms of West Africa, Cuba, India and Brazil with the jazz-imbued horn work of Marcus Ali and Rebecca Hennessy.
Fusing the energy of New Orleans parade bands and the uplifting spirit of American Roots Music, DRUMHAND has released their fourth album of original and worldly sounds. With layered drumming and poly-meter at the core, many of DRUMHANDʼs accessible and edgy compositions feature the one-stringed ʻstomach harpʼ of Brazil or the box-shaped Gome foot-drum of alongside flutes and horns from around the globe. The groupʼs ʻfolkloricʼ-style vocals appear in a variety of languages and sometimes offer audiences a part in the show.
Musicians
Marcus Ali - Saxophones, Flutes, Percussion, Voice
David Chan - Palm Drums, Percussion, Voice
Larry Graves - Gome, Percussion, Voice
Rebecca Hennessy - Trumpet, Percussion, Voice
Stefano Mancuso - Marimba, Berimbau, Percussion, Voice
