“Voodoo” Dave McGrath

“Voodoo” Dave McGrath is well known in the drum circles and the performance community. Dave draws from the musical traditions of Africa, Cuba, and Latin America when sharing his passion for percussion. From the laid-back rhythms of Brazilian Samba to syncopated Afro-Cuban grooves or hard-driving West African Drum and Dance, Dave always seeks to find the place where music is life and life is music.

Category: Guest Teacher

Upcoming Programs by “Voodoo” Dave McGrath

The Art of Chanting Weekend

Also With Rabbi Laura Duhan-Kaplan, Charles Kaplan, Seemi Ghazi, Pandit Tejomaya, Deborah van der Goes, David Bodaly, Gary Paterson and Leah Hokanson

February 28 - March 2, 2025

Explore the spirit-lifting experience of chanting, embracing diverse faith traditions in a soul-nourishing community weekend retreat.

Contemporary Ecstatic Chanting

Also With Leah Hokanson

March 1, 2025

Experience the vibrant energy of Contemporary Ecstatic Chanting with Leah Hokanson and “Voodoo” Dave McGrath. This session combines the simplicity of chants with the dynamic rhythms of popular music, creating an inclusive space for all to lift their voices and spirits together.