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My group is a collabration of several musicians and poets from my area. I am a master percussionist.
Why this name?
Zamzam is a name given to me as a child. Zamzam is a well of holy water. MeccaZam.
Do you play live?
I have been a percussionist for 13 years with a band known as The Snake Doctors.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It opens various doors of opportunity for true artist that have something to give the world.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I would consider doing that.
Band History:
"Back in the day when I was a teenager. Before I had status. Before I had a pager....."
Your influences?
My influences M.E.L.L.Y.
Coming from the supreme
with a mix of Trip-hop,
Nu-Jazzgroove, Drum & Bass,
Jungle, Neo Soul, Poetic Flow,
Downtempo Chill.
With thoughts of Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Miles, DJ Krush, DJ Cam, Postishead,
Earth, Wind & Fire, Funkadelic, Santana,
Herbie Hancock, Yes, J. Dilla,Led Zepplin, Hendrix, Marvin Gaye, Isaac Hayes,
Akilah Destiny Davis,local bands,Pete Rock,
DJ Premier & RZA,4 Hero, Roy Ayers,
Mos Def,Lonnie Liston Smith.
Favorite spot?
My studio at sunrise, M.E.L.L.Y.
Equipment used:
Latin percussion, Roland synths, Yamaha, Bass Modules. Mackie boards, Audio Technica microphones. ESI samplers, software and plenty of devices.
Anything else...?
M.E.L.L.Y. means, Mind, Elevated,Living,Loving, Yearning.
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