Bobby has been a student of ethnic percussion and dance since 1994. He began studying the drum with Khalid Abdul N’Faly Saleem at the SUNY Brockport in upstate New York. “Khalid introduced me to the power of rhythm and it’s ability to unite communities. His philosophies and thoughtful teaching changed my life, and allowed me to explore an artful way to promote understanding, acceptance and appreciation for the arts and their impact on creating a society in harmony.”
As part of his MS Ed. at Brockport, Bobby studied and teamed with Clyde Alafiju Morgan bringing music and dance into the classroom. “Going to the schools with Clyde and seeing how the kids opened up to his passion and creative style gave me the confidence to begin a program for the school I was doing my internship work. The attendance rates and overall enthusiasm of the students notably increased. It was then I realized my Life work.”
Since his early university education, Bobby has shared his passion for drumming with thousands of people, from seniors to toddlers, corporate team building to gymnasiums packed with students and teachers. “I believe everyone has the desire to be creative, whether it be dance, music or other forms of art, and through these mediums each life becomes a positive model for the next, free to express what’s inside without fear or judgement”
Bobby has been a member of Sankofa Afro- Brazilian Drum and Dance, Percussions ah Saleem, Oyaya world fusion, Kolomashi Ghanian Drum and Dance, Nan Nkama West African Drumming and Common Pulse Rhythm Circles in Oregon, Astro Pimp Rap/Metal group, and As it Happens Rock, Rhythm and Blues.
Bobby Majxe’ now lives in Okanagan Falls, BC with his wife Theresa May, sons Amani Sage and Moses Azul.
