New York City, USA – Samuel Tackie Ofori passed away over the weekend of July 31st 2004. Sam was the lead master drummer and one of the main videographers of most of the events, meetings and rallies of the African community in New York, including meetings of the National Action Network and the United African Movement. He was well known for providing a traditional, unique, rousing, and dignified
drumming welcome and procession entrance to the speakers who came from near and
far to address audiences in New York.
He also left behind an important photo and video library of African contemporary
history.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
