Bashir Shakur

Bashir Shakur is a percussionist, composer, performer, educator, and recording artist whose unique blend of improvisational, and traditional percussion can be found on the hit (TV series) "Harlem" with acclaimed actress/producer Meagan Good.  

In addition to his work with TV and film scoring, Bashir has recorded, performed, and/or toured with an array of diverse artists including:  Chuck Davis, Camille Yarborough (foremother of Rap), DJ Grandmaster Flash, Waley Reyes Jr. (drummer for Santana), The Sunday Special Band, The North /carolina Philharmonic Orchestra, Bessie Award winner Jawole Jo Zollar and Reggae superstar Freddie McGregor.  One of Bashir's latest creations is his youth leaderdhip program "Buckets and Beats".  Created in 2014 with funding from the Alvin Ailey Arts In Education program.  Shakur developed a cost effective, empowering and fun 14-week percussion study with 3rd and 5th graders, using just two drumsticks and a bucket.  Also playing with his Jazz, World, and Urban Music band "B-Shak Rhythm and Soul".  This quartet of adventerous musicians was assembled in 2012 and has been discribed as Be-bop Jazz, meets Afro-Beat, meets trance-induving Urban music.

Shakur has been an artist-in-redidence and/or faculty member at many institutions including:  The Brokklyn Music School, New York University, Florida State University, Florida A&M University, American Dance Festival, Williams College and is currently on staff at Elon University.  Mr Shakur would like to thank Allah for all of his many gifts and blessings.