Gerald Achee
Gerald Achee | |
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Jersey City, NJ | |
| Genres | World music, Calypso, Free jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician/drummer |
| Instrument(s) | Dejembe drums |
| Years active | 1969–2021 |
| Formerly of | Village Drums of Freedom |
Gerald Achee (November 15, 1952 - January 12, 2021) known by his stage name Gerry Drums, was a Trinidadian drummer and the leader of the Village Drums of Freedom.
Biography
Gerald Achee was born in
Rastafari movement.[5]
Style
Gerald Achee (Stage name Gerry Drums) was a
djembe drummer.Discography
- 2003: Historic Travel: cultural rhythms (Village Drums of Freedom)
- 2009: Three Neighbours (Gerald Achee, Perry Robinson and Joel Chassan)
- 2009: Night Train For Lovers And Thieves (Gerald Achee and Gypsy Groovz Orchestra)
See also
References
- ^ "Village Drums again | The Trinidad Guardian". Test.guardian.co.tt. May 29, 2012. Archived from the original on April 16, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ Jon Pareles (August 3, 1990). "New York's Carnival, All Grown Up". The New York Times. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ BBC Music's Best Albums of 2009 Bbc.co.uk
- ^ Jon Lusk (December 8, 2009) Gypsy Groovz Orchestra Goes TuttiMundi Night Train for Lovers and Thieves Review Bbc.co.uk
- ^ "The Trinidad Guardian -Online Edition Ver 2.0". Legacy.guardian.co.tt. February 22, 2005. Retrieved June 3, 2012.