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Celebrating Paco Séry’s contribution to Afro-jazz fusionPaco Séry’s contribution to Afro-jazz fusion can be heard in the meeting point between West African rhythm, jazz improvisation, funk energy and contemporary…How Paco Séry Uses the Talking Drum in Contemporary MusicPaco Séry brings the expressive language of West African percussion into jazz, funk and contemporary performance. His approach treats rhythm as a living…Paco Séry’s Approach to Improvisation in Jazz PercussionPaco Séry’s playing reflects a rare meeting of precision, instinct and deep rhythmic memory. The Ivorian drummer and percussionist moves comfortably through…From Ivory Coast To The World: Paco Séry’s Musical JourneyPaco Séry’s story begins in Ivory Coast, where rhythm is woven into daily life, ceremony and community. As an Ivorian drummer and percussionist, he developed a…Paco Séry’s Discography: Albums, Singles and Essential ListeningPaco Séry’s recorded work traces a remarkable path through Ivorian percussion, jazz, funk, fusion and contemporary African music. His discography reflects the…The day Paco Séry played with Herbie HancockSome musical encounters become part of an artist’s biography because they reveal more than a famous name on a programme. Paco Séry’s association with Herbie…Paco Séry’s Groove Advice For Drummers In AustraliaA strong groove is more than accurate timing. It is the sense of movement that makes a band sound settled, alive and ready to respond. Paco Séry’s approach…Inside Paco Séry's Rehearsal Studio: Gear, Setup, and Rhythmic WorkspacePaco Séry's rehearsal space sits in a converted warehouse on the outskirts of Paris, where natural light pours through tall industrial windows onto a floor…Choosing the right Remo drumheads for Paco Séry's soundPaco Séry has spent more than four decades shaping African-rooted jazz, funk and fusion. From his early years with the Rail Band of Bamako to global stages…Paco Séry’s Influence On Modern World Music DrummersPaco Séry has helped redefine what a contemporary drummer can sound like. Rooted in Ivorian rhythmic traditions and fluent in jazz, funk and fusion, he treats… © Paco Séry. All rights reserved.