Fearless percussionist Shakoor Hakeem, a prolific up-and-coming talent, has a gift - making experimental, Afro-diasporan, rhythmic improvisational music immediately enjoyable. Hakeem’s unique old soul has him adhering to the cultural traditions of mysticism and folklore, within which are contained the secrets of his elders. The mythical experience of his stage presence evokes feelings that you are witness to a ceremonial gathering, of an ancient rhythmic history. In building this, he has long supported many of the most forward-thinking legendary improvisers, including Antione Roney, Graham Haynes, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Adam Rudolph, Bobby Zankel, and Wallace Roney. Performing live with these great artists, he refrains from over-playing and prefers minimalism, playing within the musical, compositional contexts of colors and texture, delivering limited solos, all the while occupying the eye of the hurricane.