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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