World of Rhythm

Drums United, in association with Marilyn Gilbert Artists Management

African drums, Dance, Hip Hop, Indian tabla's, Cuban rumba's and much more.  It all comes together in Drums United thrilling new show World of Rhythm!

Drums United is an explosive and exciting world-percussion group led by drummer Lucas van Merwijk, that brings together rhythms and percussionists from all directions. Drums United is made up of nine percussionists, from seven different countries, Bangladesh, Senegal, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Surinam and Venezuela, and is much more than just a drum group. It's a smoking live band that not only gives the audience an opportunity of listening and watching top players, but also imparts the underlying message that people from widely varying nationalities can work well together.

World of Rhythm mixes African, Latin, Spanish and Indian drum traditions with western drumming, and utilizing contemporary electronic options open to the DJ. Drums United occupies a unique place in the world of percussion groups by combining elements of the rich traditions of percussion with song and dance.

"A really amazing journey through the many path's of drums, percussion, and world music. Five stars all the way!" - Horacio 'eL NEgRO' Hernandez