Alaafia Ifalade (nee Gaidi), Osakwe Rikondja, Nathan Faulk, Anura Neysadurai, Frank Zweback, Robert Smalls
D.R.U.M. promo Video
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Influences
Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Osibisa, Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield,Biggy Smalls, Victor Wooten, John and Alice Coltrane, Carlos Santana, Babatunde Olatunji, Baba Epega,Baba Ayubu Kamau, Theolonius Monk, Shree Sun Rays, Sun Ra Solar Arkestra, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, Chano Pozo, Billy Cobham, The Wild Tchoupitoulas and Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans, Big Bukka White, Alhaji Bai Konte, The Meters,The Sugar Hill Gang, Jules "tiny" Green, GateMouth Brown,Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Jon Lucien, James Brown, Kenny Abair, Alusine Sisay,Billie Holiday, Mor Thiam, Zak Diouf, Ron Carter, Dexter Gordon,Tupac Shakur,Gene Ammons,Earth-Wind-and Fire,Prince,Brand New Heavies, Bill Summers, Ellis Marsalis, Papa Abubakr Sory-Kouyate,Anita Baker, Labelle,ParliamentFunkadelic,Mandrill,Alpha Blondy, Olodum, Angelique Kidjo, Killer Bees, Azteca, Manu Dibango, King Sunny Ade, Etta James, Fats Domino,Willie Bobo, The Neville Brothers, The Temptations, Boukman Eksperyans, John Lee Hooker,Scarface,Digital Underground,and way too many others to name by name.
Sounds Like
Like something so very familiar and nothing you've ever heard before, all at once.
D.R.U.M.'s Multi-influenced music can sound blues,rock,tribal,neo-soul, all before one cut ends.
Smooth vocals, harmonies, and powerful rhythms are ever present in spiritually uplifting content.
Solos that push the edge of the envelope - rhythm as thick as the foundation of a pyramid...driving hard to the hoop - diving in without splashing- funkier than a cane cutter's armpits-hard enough to cut titanium-hot enough to melt tungsten-cool enough to make the devil go home, saying he might catch a cold-sweet enough to make you need some insulin-smooth enough to put colicky babies to sleep - taking troubled minds and spirits to the light from the deep...
D.R.U.M. STORE-GET OUR NEW CD RIGHT HERE, JUST CLICK THE CD COVER BELOW
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UPCOMING SHOWS:
FRIDAY DEC 11-BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION-D.R.U.M. AT REVOLUTION
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World Rhythm, African Rhythm and Reggae band, based in Houston, Texas. Perenial winners of Houston Press Music Award for Best World Music,Best Ethnic/Traditional, Best Reggae a total of 12 times! The band has headlined festivals nation wide and has been on the Bob Marley Festival National tour since 1994. D.R.U.M.has toured Asia,Europe and Central America.
D.R.U.M. had its roots as an African Percussion Ensemble, founded in 1988 by member Alaafia Ifalade (nee Gaidi)
In 1990, the group expanded to include Electric Bass, Guitar, Trap Drums, and Keyboards,defining it in its present configuration/incarnation
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Had to say , i had a great time watching you guys last night . it was nice to finally put a face to the name. Great job guys ... keep it up love ya guys
I haven't had a chance till now to get on and tell yall how much I loved the CD release show!!! Thank you so much for providing an amazing night and recharging us all!!! :D
Wrapped Up In Me is #42 on the New Music Weekly Country Main Chart!!!! I am also #21 on the top 30 Indie Chart this week!!! It is on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Wrapped Up In Me is on radio stations across the Nation as of this week. Request it NOW! If you sign up on my mailing list this week you will be entered in the drawing for a copy of my new self-titled CD Susan Hickman. you also get a free download just for singing up. Just fill in the mailing list form on my MySpace page!!! Hope you have a great week!!! Love, ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Hey, you should come check us out Thursday night, May 14th at the Continental after Beetle - There's a BIG screen TV there so you can keep up with the Rockets too! Oh, and its FREE to get in.
Just passing by to let you guys know I enjoyed your performance thoroughly last Friday. I had never witnessed your art and I was enlightened by the music, the rythm, the passion, the dance and atmosphere. You guys are great!!!!! Thank you so much for such joy! - Keila
Hola mi Alafia!!! I love your page its so full of life, just like you! hahaha well just saying hi to my amiguito. I send a blessing to every one you love. Glod bless Catu.
Hey D.R.U.M. it's cookin' here on your page. make you wanna dance! bless up! if you got a chance, check me out at reverbnation and listen to my music. this might be also something for you to promote your music. One Nation Under a Groove, reverbnation. One Love Henning
