Hamid Drake
SloveniamusicianMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hamid Drake is a highly regarded American percussionist known for his dynamic contributions to jazz and free improvisation. he incorporates diverse influences from Afro-Cuban, Indian, and African percussion traditions, significantly enriching contemporary jazz drumming. Drake has collaborated with a range of influential musicians, from avant-garde saxophonists to mainstream jazz icons. His solo work includes the acclaimed album 'Dedications', and he has been recognized multiple times as the best drummer or percussionist in Downbeat magazine's critics' polls.
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Hamid Drake is one of the most original and influential drummers of contemporary jazz and creative music.
Glasba univerzalnih mirovnikov v vojnih časihSlovenia· 2026-08-08Hamid Drake is part of the Heart Trio performing at the festival.
O que fazer? Sexta é dia de música e cenas medievais | Lazer
Portugal· 2025-08-01
Hamid Drake is part of the trio performing in the jazz cycle.
O que fazer? Quarta é dia de jazz e Cinema Paraíso | LazerPortugal· 2025-07-02
Hamid Drake is a jazz musician scheduled to perform at the festival.
Skaņu mežā pirmo reizi saspēlēsies improvizētāji Džons Bučers un Bils Neiss / Diena
Latvia· 2025-06-19
Hamid Drake is part of the duo performing at the festival.
O que fazer? Quinta é dia de jazz, ópera e outras formas de mudar o mundo | LazerPortugal· 2025-05-07
Hamid Drake is a prominent drummer collaborating with other jazz musicians at the festival.
Um Jazz em Agosto com amigos de longa data à procura do “novo e desconhecido” | MúsicaPortugal· 2025-04-24
Hamid Drake is widely regarded as one of the best percussionists in jazz and free improvisation of our time.
Eksperimentālās mūzikas festivālā Skaņu mežs uzstāsies Šabaka Hačingss un Hamīds Dreiks / DienaLatvia· 2025-03-28
