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Jah Breeze is a Rastafarian name meaning God's Breath He is an international musician and percussionist from Guyana, the only English speaking country in South America. His mission to enhance cultural diversity through ethnomusicology has led to works as a freelance journalist, photographer and video documentary producer; video soon to be released entitled, "RASTAFARI IDEOLOGY IN REGGAE MUSIC AND CULTURE". Primarily he is a solo and group performer with experience on drums and other instruments. He grew up with African and Reggae music and has traveled to many countries to perform and study the roots of the music.
His teachers are world renowned master drummers from West Africa, including the late Babatunde Olatunji, a Nigerian Yoruba priest known for his CDs Drums of Passion, Mamady Keita and Mamady (Wadaba) Kourouma of Guinea, both versed in the Malinke traditions and students of the legendary djembe fole' master drummer, Famadou Konate. 
Jah Breeze Rhythms is an organization led by percussionist Jah Breeze that provides
African drum workshops and instruction to schools, theatres, summer camps, festivals,
individuals, and community centers. The workshops emphasize traditional aspects
of drumming as well as the artistic, cultural and historical contexts of the rhythms.
Participants learn traditional rhythms from Africa, South America and the Caribbean 
(including steel drums), exploring different timbres and tones of the drums by
applying various hand techniques. They also learn songs and chants from different
African cultures, such as the Yoruba, Malinke, and Nyabinghi(Rastafarian Culture).
Participants are encouraged to explore their own rhythms, traditions and contemporary
cultures with the aim of facilitating diversity and self-acceptance. 
Jah Breeze received a Service to Education Award in May 2000 from Seattle Community
College District in recognition of 5 years of dedication to teaching. He served
on the board of directors for ArtsCorps, a nonprofit arts education organization.
He has directed the African Drum Ensembles at High Point YMCA and Rainier Beach
Community Center in the past years, and taught African drum workshops for Rainier 
Small group sessions/workshops (10 participants or less)
