World Rhythm, African Rhythm and Reggae band, based in Houston, Texas. Perennial winners of

Houston Press Music Award for Best World Music, Best Ethnic/Traditional, Best Reggae a total of 12 times! The band has headlined festivals nation wide and has been on the Bob Marley Festival National tour since 1994. D.R.U.M. has toured Asia, Europe and Central America. D.R.U.M. had its roots as an African Percussion Ensemble, founded in 1988 by member Alaafia Ifalade (nee Gaidi) In 1990, the group expanded to include Electric Bass, Guitar, Trap Drums, and Keyboards, defining it in its present configuration/incarnation.