Draft:Hakim Rashad Muhammad

Hakim Rashad Muhammad, born and raised in Portland, OR, Hakim has been playing drums and percussion since the age of nine. He received his formal training in West African-style drumming from Senegalese master drummer Medoune Yacine Guye (aka "Papa Dame"). Since 2007 Hakim has traveled to Dakar, Senegal every 2 years to immerse himself in the cultures and traditions of various types of West African drumming.

Hakim teaches African drumming classes and workshops all over the west coast at various schools and universities. Hakim also finds the time to perform with Sebe Kan, a local dance troupe started by his good friend and fellow drummer Sekou Soumah.

He is also a Hip-Hop artist and producer, and a founding member of the rap group the U-Krew. The group saw great success in the late 80's and early 90's with 2 hit songs. In 2012, he and his fellow U-Krew band members were inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame.