Fascinated with the rich history and tradition of drumming, Shawn Myers has found himself digging deep into the past while simultaneously cultivating sounds of the now. He currently plays in Leyla McCalla's Band actively touring across the world. He also has performed with many national and international luminaries, including Evan Christopher, Nduduzo Makhathini, Ed Petersen, Dave Liebman and Kenny Werner. He has studied drums and percussion with Billy Hart, Jamey Haddad, Damas “Fanfan” Louis, and in Haiti, Ghana, Togo, and Benin. Spending many of his formative years in New Orleans, Shawn connected with "Fanfan," a Haitian Master Drummer and Hougan, who eventually took Shawn to Haiti to be initiated into the Vodou Drumming Tradition. Through performing with Leyla McCalla and in many other settings, Shawn hopes to uphold “Fanfan’s” legacy and spirit in the music and beyond. “The Silent Life,” Shawn’s debut album, was released in February of 2019. The album features a diverse cast and sound from New Orleans’ top musicians. Shawn has since then relocated to the Bay Area in California while maintaining an active touring schedule with Leyla McCalla’s many projects.

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