Ryan Taylor

Ryan Taylor

ryanta1972@yahoo.com

 3175046227

   Fountain Square, IN

Ryan is a well known percussionist and musician from Indianapolis, IN. His style of rhythm making is a mix of rock, Afro-Caribbean and African with his own style of hard hitting, up to date, progressive sounds using drums from around the world. He plays on an array of Djembe’s, Ashiko, Conga’s, Bongo’s, Frame drum, Doumbeks and the Gangan (Talking Drum).

Ryan has been a percussionist for over 25 years, beginning as a self taught drummer.

Ryan holds workshops on wellness and drumming, along with holding work/playshops on the topic of rhythms and traditions from cultures around the world. He is the Founder of the Matisou Drum Academy, which shares the knowledge and history of Afro Haitian Folkloric drum and song. 

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