BOOKS
The Art of Jamaican Drumming – History and Method
Explore the heartbeat of Jamaica through its most powerful instrument—the drum. The Art of Jamaican Drumming is a deep dive into the evolution of Jamaican music from its roots in African hand drumming and folk traditions, through the birth of Mento, Ska, Rocksteady, and the many forms of Reggae, including Steppers, Rockers, and Dancehall. Blending historical insight with practical instruction, this book guides drummers and music lovers alike through the rhythmic vocabulary that shaped a global sound.
Presented in chronological order, the book traces how each style developed from the ones before it, helping readers not only learn how to play authentically but also understand the cultural and social forces that gave rise to each rhythm. Along the way, readers will find detailed breakdowns of classic drumming styles, artist spotlights, performance tips, and reflections on how Jamaican drumming has influenced music worldwide—from jazz to hip hop to punk rock.
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Hire me to play drums or percussion on your next recording. I can play any style of rock, progressive, punk, funk, hip-hop, jazz, reggae, ska, rocksteady, and rhythms from all over the caribbean and South America, including bossa nova, samba, calypso, soca and jamoo. I’m also studied in many different world music styles.
I have my own studio available for remote recording. Send me your song or tune consisting of guitar or piano, vocal cues, voiced instrument cues (for solos etc.), recorded to a metronome, and I can send you raw recorded or mixed drums or percussion.
For more information about my equipment setup, and a video about what to send me, follow this link to the session detail page.
For more information about my skills and what I can offer you, see the Biography section below.