OPTION: Hamid Drake

An artist who needs no introduction, Hamid Drake is one of the most in demand musicians in modern music. With a discography more than a mile long and thousands of concerts performed in multiple countries, Hamid’s incredibly versatile and highly original approach to the art of percussion is an inspiration to us all. Tune in on Monday, May ,17rd at 7pm Chicago time to hear the discussion, ask questions in the chat, and listen to Hamid perform and discuss his decades long career in music. Hamid Drake is an American jazz drummer and percussionist. He lives in Evanston, IL but spends a great deal of time touring worldwide. By the close of the 1990s, Hamid Drake was widely regarded as one of the best percussionists in jazz and avant improvised music. Incorporating Afro-Cuban, Indian, and African percussion instruments and influence, in addition to using the standard trap set, Drake has collaborated extensively with top free-jazz improvisers. Drake also has performed world music; by the late 70s, he was a mem