Cindy Blackman Santana: Finding Her Voice

BY NICOLAS GRIZZLE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANCIS GEORGE | FROM DRUM! MAGAZINE'S MAY 2018 ISSUE Through jazz, rock, and Latin music, Cindy Blackman Santana’s powerf... Read More

5 Legendary Santana Drummers

When it comes to Santana drummer, few of them really stood out, but believe it or not, there have been over 15 different drummers during the band's history. ... Read More

Count Me In Movie Review: A Must-See Film for Drummers

Count Me In, released back in 2021, is a movie about, for, and made by drummers. But the best thing about such a movie is that you don’t necessarily need to be... Read More

Lenny Krawitz Drummers Studio & Live

In the world of rock and roll, there are a few iconic figures whose names will forever be linked with the music they created. For example, everyone knows who J... Read More

16 Best Female Drummers of Today

Although male drummers dominate the drumming world, this doesn't diminish the fact women can play drums equally well as men. All the women from our list are re... Read More

10 Drumming Chameleons Who Can Blend into Any Style

By Drum! Staff If you’re like most drummers, it’s likely that you keep a stable of drumming styles tucked in your back pocket, ready to whip out at a moment... Read More

Without A Good One, Your Band Sucks: What The Drummer Said

BY PHIL HOOD More than any instrument, drums are often a calling, not a job. How many times have you heard a drummer say something akin to, “They started me on... Read More

Promoting Drumming Is All In A Day’s Work For Dave Jewell

BY PHIL HOOD At the end of May one lucky entrant will be chosen to be Roadie For A Day. The prize: spend a day on the road with Cindy Blackman Santana. The gra... Read More

The Artists You Can’t Miss Are All At PASIC

BY PHIL HOOD Earlier in the year Percussive Arts Society executive director Joshua Simonds said he was going to try different concepts for the Percussive Arts ... Read More

#WCW: Meet Afro-Caribbean Bomba Percussionist Amarilys Rios

Amarilys Rios is a percussionist and dancer from Puerto Rico who specializes in Bomba, a dynamic Afro-Puerto Rican tradition in which dancers challenge the drum... Read More