Russell Shumsky teaches and studies West African drumming, accompanies dance
classes and performs with his band. He has over 18 years of professional playing
and teaching experience.
He is a percussionist that plays the Marimba, Djembé, Dunduns, Bodhran,
Didgeridoo and Congas. He travels to West Africa regularly to study with two of
the world's most respected djembé masters, Mamady Keita and Famoudou Konaté.
His performance experience includes touring with Sarah McLachlan and
contemporary dance troupes such as Toronto's, "Dancemakers" and Vancouver's
"Karen Jamison Dance Company".
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