percussionists
- plural of percussionist.
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Every Sunday, percussionists, dancers and everyday residents of the US capital gather in a Washington park for a drum circle -- a decades-old tradition that historically celebrated Black liberation.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
For more than 25 years, its lineup has been stable: drummer and producer John McEntire, percussionists John Herndon and Dan Bitney, bassist Doug McCombs and guitarist Jeff Parker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
Among their collaborations was Magalenha - a joyous song powered by the energetic sounds of Bahian percussionists from the streets of Rio - that quickly became a Latin standard.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2024
Nollman mainly plays slide guitar for whale species, but has worked with a wide range of other musicians, including a grammy-winning oboe player, violinists, percussionists, a chanting Tibetian lama and more.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2024
It may also include a piano and/or other keyboard players, more percussionists, and one or more guitar players or other strummed or plucked strings.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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