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Yusef
Crowder
Yusef Crowder was born and raised in Monroe, North Carolina where he attended Winchester Avenue High School and became heavily involved in the Civil Rights Movement. In the late 50’s, Yusef joined the Black Guard under the leadership of Rob Williams (Negroes With Guns). Upon graduation, Yusef moved to New York City, found work, and continued his political involvement.
One day, on a visit to Prospect Park, he heard a sound that would change his life forever… the African drumming of his future teacher, Chief Bey. Yusef followed Chief Bey for two years, was instructed in lessons for a year and eventually sent on his way.
After a move to Boston, Yusef’s soulful drumming caught the ear of new converts. [MORE...]
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