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Nate Browns Rhythms of Soul 
 
Playing Reggae, Calypso, R &B, and Afro-Latin Jazz, World music percussionist Nate Brown is well known  as a Steel pan player as well as a Djembe and conga drum artist.
Originally from NYC, Nate has been playing drums most of his life.  From playing drums as a youngster with the "Travelers Drum and Bugle Corp" under the direction of his uncle George Brown, to playing steel pan with "The Harlem Maestros Steel Band" under the direction of pan master Kim Loy Wong, Nate has been trained in many styles of percussion, from traditional marching band to Afro-Latin, Caribbean, Hip Hop, GoGo, Jazz and more!
 

Reviews

Mr. Brown did an amazing job playing the steel drum for my cocktail hour. He was very prompt and professional. All of my guests loved this added touch as my husband was very surprised to have him there playing. I would definitely recommend Mr. Brown for your event. Thank you for being so accommodating for my event!

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Reviewer:Steftia R.

Event:Wedding Cocktail Hour in Greer, SC

Event Date:Apr 29, 2016

Hired As:Caribbean/Island Music

island vibe for bat mitzvah
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We hired Nate to create an island feeling for our daughter's island-themed bat mitzvah, and he delivered. He played for the adults during the cocktail hour and then for the adults and kids as they worked their way through the buffet. Everyone was commenting on what a great addition it was to the tropical theme, and his songs were a perfect mix of reggae and contemporary classics. Apparently, at one point he did a little singing along with his steel-drum playing, which I missed, but that seemed to be a big hit with guests. Our schedule was running late, and Nate was flexible about playing a bit longer. He was professional at the event as well as during the planning stages. Because of other party elements, we needed to adjust Nate's role at the party a couple times during the planning stages and he was always happy to oblige. His rates are also very reasonable. So glad we hired Nate.
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Reviewer:Nancy Z.
Event:Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party in Charlotte, NC
Event Date:Dec 5, 2015
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Nate Brown's Rhythms of Soul Bio
 
Playing Reggae, Calypso, R &B, and Afro-Latin Jazz, World music percussionist Nate Brown is well known  as a Steel pan player as well as a Djembe and conga drum artist.
Originally from NYC, Nate has been playing drums most of his life.  From playing drums as a youngster with the "Travelers Drum and Bugle Corp" under the direction of his uncle George Brown, to playing steel pan with "The Harlem Maestros Steel Band" under the direction of pan master Kim Loy Wong, Nate has been trained in many styles of percussion, from traditional marching band to African and Caribbean drumming. 
When reaching college age Nate went to Binghamton University and joined "The Afro-Caribbean Dance Theater" Under the direction of Dr. Percival Borde and his wife Dr. Pearl Primus, who are well known in the theater and performance world as dancers and anthropologists.  With Dr Borde Nate traveled to Nigeria in 1977 to play at "Festac" and study 3rd world music culture and dance as a language at the University Of IFE there.  Returning to the states Nate became musical director for Kuumba,  a cultural arts resource center founded by dancers Louis and Veleria Ramos.   For over 30 yrs Nate has been  a teaching artist, and performer, recording with many well known musicians throughout the industry.  As the percussionist for "Unity Group", a world music  fusion ensemble, and "Sonando", a Latin Jazz orchestra, Nate Brown has covered a wide range of stylistic pecussion.
Now living in Charlotte for the past 10 yrs. , Nate has been making a name for himself here as  a teaching artist and performer.  He has done programs for Blumenthal center for the arts as well as visiting many schools around NC.  You may find him playing pan at one of many restaurants,  Marinas, Schools  or  festivals, around town. Or perfoming at  many weddings and church events throughtout the Carolinas and abroad.  If you listen closely you may recognize a song or two.  If you do, let him know.  He loves when that happens.

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