Hamid Drake
Hamid Drake
Top Songs
| 1 | Gbogbo Ibi | ||
| 2 | Live in Chicago | ||
| 3 | Cry of the Bamboo Flute | ||
| 4 | Ancient, Future, Now | ||
| 5 | Two in Three |
Albums
Feb 2020 • 1 song
Oct 2018 • 12 songs
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Biography
A prolific, highly regarded percussionist known for his work in avant-garde jazz and improvised music, Chicago's Hamid Drake has an expansive style that incorporates Afro-Cuban, Indian, and African percussion elements. Initially emerging in saxophonist Fred Anderson's group during the 1970s, Drake has collaborated extensively with top free jazz improvisers like Peter Brötzmann, Matthew Shipp, Ken Vandermark, Assif Tsahar, Pharoah Sanders, and William Parker, among others. He has also drawn praise for his eclectic albums including 1992's Hyperion, 2000's Emancipation Proclamati...