Confirmed Artists

 

Kalani Das, MT-BC
Interactive Drumming - Expressive Affirmations (IDEA)
Interactive Drumming Workshop
Friday, 3:00 p.m.

kalani

Kalani is a professional percussionist with more than 35 years of experience as a touring, recording, and teaching artist. He can be heard on Rod Stewart’s latest release, Fly Me To The Moon, as well as on recordings by Kenny Loggins, Barry Manilow, John Mayall, Yanni, Benise, and Suzanne Cianni. He recently released his third CD of world music titled Rhythm Spirit and has written and produced more than 15 instructional drumming videos. Kalani has authored over nine books and was recently voted “World Percussionist of the Year” by the readers of DRUM! Magazine. He is certified in Orff-Schulwerk and recently completed a degree in Music Therapy. Kalani has presented sessions for PAS, AMTA, AOSA, MENC, NAMM, and many state and regional conferences. He is the founder of the Developmental Community Music (DCM) approach to music-centered wellness and trains hundreds of people every year through intensive courses, both in the U.S. and internationally, and through the DCM website.

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