Artist description From the roots of African rhythm, Rhythm Planetmelds the traditional with the avant garde. Building from African, Cuban, Haitian and Brazilianthemes, Rhythm Planet shapes the rhythms into their own unique sound.

Music Style World Fusion Drumming

Musical Influences Planet Drum, Hip Pickles, Utungen Percussion, Santana, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, STOMP

Similar Artists Abdul Doumbia, Planet Drum, STOMP, Babatundi Olatunji

Artist History Rhythm Planet was formed by Aaron Vallat and Kip Hubbard in 1998 and features teen drummers from thesurrounding area. In 1999 and 2000, Rhythm Planetperformed at Seattle's Northwest Folk Life Festivaland the World Rhythm Festival. Their first album--Gathering--debuted in March of 2001. The band is currently working on their second album.

Group Members Aaron Vallat, Musical DirectorKip Hubbard, Assistant Musical DirectorMichael MillsNathan StuartSonia DavisIsaac RubioBrahm LichtyFrank Gifford

Instruments Congas, djembes, jun-juns, talking drums, hand percussion, drum set, junk percussion, vocal and body percussion, udu drums, timbales

Albums Gathering, published March 2000

Location Port Townsend, WA - USA

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