Drums

Astoria Characters: The On-Beat Brothers

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 02.28.2012

Read More: Astoria, Berklee College of Music, Astoria Park, Drums, Melodica, Bari, N. Piccinni Conservatory, Jazz, Cajon, Giancarlo De Trizio, Enrico De Trizio, In the Heights, East River, Axatse, Piano, Molfetta, Boston, New York News
Nancy Ruhling

Enrico de Trizio and Giancarlo de Trizio start jamming to the rhythm of their new-found city. The brothers -- Enrico on the melodica and Giancarlo on the cajón -- have never played to the sky before, but once they start, they don't want to stop.

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Nick Mason: Pink Floyd Ready to Empty the Vaults

Jon Chattman | Posted 11.26.2011

Read More: Wish You Were Here, David GIlmour, Nick Mason, Vinyl, Wembley Stadium, Anthology, Dark Side of the Moon, Drums, Feminism, Remastered, Spotify, Stephane Grappelli, The Wall, The Beatles, Roger Waters, Pink Floyd, Live Tracks, Entertainment News
Jon Chattman

Pink Floyd fans are about to shine on like crazy diamonds. The iconic English psyh rock group is about to empty the vaults on rare and live tracks as part of a massive campaign their music company EMI are about to launch.

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Dennis Diken: The Roots of Jersey Rock

Ruth Gerson | Posted 10.05.2011

Read More: Rock Music, New Jersey, Dave Amels, The Smithereens, Music History, Music Reviews, Singer-Songwriter, Dennis Diken, Morris Museum, Jersey Music, Drums, Drummer, Arts News
Ruth Gerson

Dennis Diken is the drummer and a founding member of New Jersey's rock 'n' roll band The Smithereens. He is a mensch, a fountain of knowledge, a supreme musician, and a great story teller.

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WATCH: Music Student Turns Vacant High School Into Instrument

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Pop Music, Contemporary-Music, Musical Instruments, Music-Student, Experimental Music, Contemporary Art, Drumming, Instruments, Music, Ben Meyers, Drums, Arts News

When it comes to creation, there is never really a right time or place; what it takes is initiative. Music student Ben Meyers proves this with his im...

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From The Grateful Dead to Rhythm Devils: A Conversation with Mickey Hart

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Bill Kreutzmann, Dalai Lama, World Music, Drums in Space, Davy Knowles, Jerry Garcia, Tim Bluhm, Sikiru Adepoju, The Other Ones, Rhythm Devils, Drums, The Library of Congress, Dick Lavala, Percussion, Mickey Hart, The Grateful Dead, Global Drum, American Folk Life Center, Dick's Picks, The Dead, Robert Hunter, Planet Drum, Andy Hess, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, who make up the Rhythm Devils, are on the road with a gaggle of friends.

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The Fes Festival: Different Drummers

Michal Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Yo-Yo Ma, Subsaharan-Africa, Fes-Festival-of-World-Sacred-Music, Kim Dong-Won, Asia, Drums, Music, Korean Music, Culture, North Africa, Intangible Asset Number 82, Master Drummers of Burundi, Silk Road Ensemble, Korea, Korean Drums, SamulNori Hanullim, Moroccol, Arts News
Michal Shapiro

This year the Fes Festival presented two excellent drumming ensembles. Experiencing these two groups got me thinking about how much we rely on our own cultures to interpret sound.

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Chico Hamilton, Octogenarian, Releases New Jazz Album

Jessica Gross | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Chico Hamilton, Twelve Tones of Love, Jazz, Chico Hamilton Jazz, Jazz Music, Music, Drums, Jazz Album, Drummer, Entertainment News
Jessica Gross

"I don't make music for people. I make music for music's sake," Hamilton said. "I don't care where I make it. I could make music in the men's room, it don't matter."

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