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"Best World Beat Band!"

...Houston Press Readers "Best of" Polls

Houston Press "Best of" Awards:

Winner! Best World Beat Band in Houston!

1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000. 2001,
2002, 2003, 2004

An award-winning reggae group that creates a unique musical gumbo of continental African and African Diasporic rhythms melded with smooth vocals, colorful staging, pop hooks and melodious sounds and a healthy dose of jazz, funk, R&B and Latin influences!

D.R.U.M., an African percussion ensemble, has mesmerized thousands of fans since its inception in 1987 by lead singer/percussionist Alafia Gaidi.

D.R.U.M. has been featured in concert with groups as diverse as WAR, Gil- Scott Heron, Baba Olatunji, Burning Spear, Lakeside, Gregory Isaacs and Black Uhuru. They have often used their music to rally support for broad-based causes like Amnesty International or Sunshine Kids (for children with cancer). Their current repertoire includes shows of original material and cover tunes ranging from Bob Marley to Motown.

Divine Rhythm, United Motion

Reggae, Rock, Afro-Latin & World Music Jams

MP3 DEMO:

Listen to them perform  one of their originals...“Answers”

ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS

(RAPPERS, POETS, ETC) ARE ADDED AND AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON VENUE NEEDS.