
Artist Background
Beverly Botsford is a cross-cultural percussionist, blending music, movement, and spoken word in solo and ensemble presentations. Embracing drumming traditions of Africa, Cuba, South America and her native North Carolina, Beverly weaves colorful rhythmic tapestries with her infinite array of collected and homemade instruments. Her decades of experience include work with the African American Dance Ensemble, American Dance Festival, as well as sharing passion for rhythm and culture in hundreds of school and community residencies, performances and workshops. The language of rhythm is universal and Beverly brings decades of global experience, touring with Grammy nominated, jazz vocalist, Nnenna Freelon in major venues around the world.
Search Criteria
- Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Music, STEAM, Storytelling
- Grade Level: Elementary
- Program Type: Performance
- Cultural Context: African, African-American, Caribbean, European, Latinx
- Accepts bookings in Johnston County