About this episode

Tobias Ralph discusses the impact of creativity on his work and personal life as a drummer and educator.

Send us Fan Mail Tobias Ralph is a New York City–based drummer, percussionist, and educator with a career spanning over three decades. He performed with such artists as Defunkt, 24-7 Spyz, Tricky, Adrian Belew's Power Trio and Lauryn Hill. Tobias discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; Black Rock Coalition, Sarah Fimm, Fishbone, Tony Levin, Living Colour, Vernon Reid, The Collective School Of Music, The Moeller technique and why drumming like Tobias can b...

People in this episode

Host: Malcolm Moore

Guest: Tobias Ralph

Topics covered

• creativity
• drumming
• music career
• education
• personal life
• collaboration
• influence

Keywords

• Tobias Ralph
• drumming
• creativity
• music
• education
• Black Rock Coalition
• The Collective School Of Music
• Lauryn Hill
• Fishbone
• Living Colour

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black Rock Coalition, The Collective School Of Music, Defunkt, 24-7 Spyz, Tricky

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