“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

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.