Sheldon Thwaites is an award winning International Caribbean-American percussionist, specializing in Drum Set and Steel Pan. As the son of a Trinidadian music pioneer, Sheldon continues to promote his family legacy amassing an evocative resume with artists œChris Daughtry, œLauryn Hill, œAmel Larrieux, & œMarina Satti. He has studied drum- set with Terri Lynn Carrington, John Blackwell, Dave DiCenso & Mike Mangini. Drums were his first love, but after pursuing music at the high school level, he transitioned into composition, arranging & production. Sheldon has played drums internationally for world-renowned steelbands œWitco Desperadoes, œPhase II Pan Groove, and œSkiffle Bunch. He is currently on tour and in the studio with 300 Entertainments new-artist œCobi. He is a graduate of Boston Arts Academy & Berklee College of Music.
Sheldon Thwaites
Cobi, "Independent"
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Most memorable Next-Level Performance
Every Year in Trinidad and Tobago there is a competition called "Panorama". Panorama is a steelband competition that uses 120 pan players and a rhythm section that includes a drum-set, conga player, cowbell, timbales & bongo player, a scratcher (a descendant of the guiro) & iron ( a break drum) as well as a big drum. In 2015 I had the pleasure of performing with Hadco Phase II Pan Groove led by the musical genius "Len Boogsie Sharpe". Controlling a 120 piece steelband with 10 other percussionist is my most memorable next-level performance. -
What Drives Your Creativity?
Travel, Good-food, consistent practice & reading books. -
Why do you choose Vic Firth?
I choose Consistency & Comfort. Vic Firth embodies both.
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