Makaya McCraven

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Makaya McCraven. Photo Courtesy of Sala Apolo.

Makaya McCraven is here for the first time in Barcelona. He defines himself as a "beat scientist" and others have described him as "visionary of sound" or have referred to him as not "your everyday jazz drummer." McCraven has explored a very particular way that takes him to all kinds of sonic borders, such as rhythm, blues, and hip hop. Listening to jazz without stopping, not sitting in the chair (as in the old days), celebrating that life is multiple and enormous, and music is one of the fiercest emotions. "When you're in a room where the music is wonderful, your hair stands on end and people scream and scream, this is magical," explained McCraven in Rolling Stone magazine about how he approaches his hypnotic concerts. "No false note will spoil this feeling. If you take risks, people respond to you." Let's risk it, then.

Welcome, Makaya McCraven! 

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