Beverly Botsford

Beverly Botsford is a cross-cultural percussionist and educator deeply committed to building bridges with music, movement and word. Embracing drumming traditions of Africa, Cuba, Brazil, and her native North Carolina, she celebrates more than 40 years of professional experience, sharing with more than 40,000 students in schools and performing as a jazz artist in major venues all over the world.

Highlights include shows at the Kennedy Center, the Apollo Theater, and in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Brazil.  Beverly has played on three Grammy nominated recordings (Nnenna Freelon) and performed for former President Obama. Her music for dance experience includes work with the African American Dance Ensemble (founding member), ADF (music faculty 1984-1998), Duke Dance, and projects with Donald McKayle, Ron Brown, and Urban Bush Women.