Hassan Jackson
Hassan Jackson has been drumming in and around South Carolina for 35+ years. His primary choice of drums is the congas, but he also has experience playing the djembe. Hassan has had the privilege of drumming and learning from many local and world-renowned drummers, including Baba Olatunji, Mor Thiam, National Ballet of Senegal and the Freetong Players of Sierra Leonne. He has also studied Orisha drumming under the direction of Gene Golden, Alfredito Kimbisa, and the Anya Drummers of Atlanta, Ga. Hassan has appeared in numerous festivals, sacred events and educational institutions along with the Moja Dancers of Charleston, Egbe Kilimanjaro and the Oyotunji Village drummers. He has performed with former local cover bands, Kilimanjaro International, Jazz Etc. and Wicked Fire Santana Tribute band of Myrtle Beach, SC. Hassan is no stranger to fusing the congas with any and every genre of music. He is a firm beliver that "No matter where you're from, nothing moves without the drums."
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