Allan ‘Judah’ Lewis, Drummer and Musician

Allan ‘Judah’ Lewis, Drummer and Musician - 2007

Background

Judah is from the Caribbean, and has lived in Europe and Africa for many years. He was taught by the master drummer Musa Suma from Guinea, and has been influenced by the Shango drummers and the Caribbean styles of reggae, calypso and soca.

Workshops & Educational projects

Judah runs workshops for children and adult beginners in djembe drumming. He also does educational projects in schools and after school clubs. He has taught music workshops at Henshaws Society for the Blind for three years. Judah has wide experience of working with disabled groups, either working towards a performance, a recording, or as a form of therapy.

Judah also does community events and festivals.

Judah can do individual sessions, single workshops or run a programme of sessions. Judah is based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, but is available to travel to your project. Terms can be negotiated.

Performances

Judah is a practising musician working with local bands in West Yorkshire. See links for more information.

The Landing Party http://www.thelandingparty.co.uk

Owter Zeds http://www.owterzeds.com/info.php?section=Home

Music Venue http://www.tradesclub99.freeserve.co.uk

He also plays with African groups at a variety of venues and festivals, and is available to perform.

If you are interested please contact Judah

E-mail: jafi1949@msn.com

Mobile: 07855 642 660