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James Henry / Hands On Fire Band
World Fusion. Music for the people, no boundaries! Hands On Fire Band is creating a new cultural identity of World Music with rhythmic chants, sweet urban vocals and melodies, and rhythmic grooves from Old School to new style Funk and International House Music. Listen and you will hear Latin, Soul to Soul, Afro-Cuban and New Orleans funky grooves. We take it to th... read more
- SatApr 088:00pm
Fenix
United States, California, San Rafael, 919 Fourth St., 94901
Starting at seven years old, James Henry has studied with world-renowned drummers Art Blakey, Gaylord Birch, Narada Michael Walden, Pete Escovedo, Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste, and Larry Vann. Mixing syncopated grooves and sweet vocals, Henry’s music combines the world influences of Jungle, Caribbean, Afro-Soca, and Fusion with Jazz, R&B, and Soul.
It’s hard to imagine a performer with more heart and soul than James Henry. With over a decade of experience, he is an educator, session player, producer, and owns his own label, Sun Imani Records. He’s played and recorded with Lisa Fischer, Earl Klugh, Sting, Mary Wilson, Bob Weir, and Carlos Santana. Working hard to keep both African culture and the art of drumming alive, Henry has received awards for Best Quality and Arrangements on Faith in the Village, Spirit Drum, Dragonfly, and Sunsplash.$15 to $20All Ages
