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Norman Hedman

Born: July 17, 1945

Percussionist, Producer, Composer, Solo Artist

One man's trash is another man's treasure. Nothing could be truer for Norman Hedman and the discovery of his first hand drum, a conga, he rescued from a Brooklyn garbage can. A native of the West Indies, Hedman instinctively knew how to repair the conga at age 12 and has been playing music ever since.

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Today, the music of this first call percussionist, solo artist, producer, and composer, gathers multi-genre music connoisseurs around the globe. Attracted to Hedman's number one hits with broad appeal, audiences discover his passion for accessible music. "I think music heals, and Tropique's music falls into that category; whether you're a teen or 80 years old," says Hedman. From Latin Jazz to R&B and Pop, Hedman's commercial recognition is widespread. His extensive product pedigree includes a variety of hit projects:

Norman Hedman, 63, Conga Master, Dies

October 2, 2008

Master Conguero, Percussionist, Producer, Composer, Solo Artist July 17, 1945 - September 29, 2008 NEW YORK, New York - October 2, 2008 -- Norman Hedman, whose mastery of crossing more than three decades of music genres and generations, died at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York on Monday, September 29 at the age of 63. ...

Rhythm Relief: A Benefit Concert for Norman Hedman

March 17, 2008

“Norman is one of the greatest musicians of all time. Not only is he supremely talented and educated, but he is one of the kindest people I know by far! His passion and love for music, art and teaching inspire me endlessly. We're all lucky to know such a great man!" - Alicia Keys, 11 time ...

Garden of Forbidden Fruit

By Norman Hedman

Label: Unknown label
Released: 2007
Track listing: Rundadar Dance; Closer; Cuttin'; Loose; Angel of the Night; Because I Can; Garden of forbidden Fruit; It's Just Not the Same; Wherever U R; Walk In the Moonlight; Feeling my Way; Wait & See; Island Spice.

Norman Hedman's Tropique: Garden of Forbidden Fruit

by AAJ Staff
July 1, 2007

Norman Hedman is definitely not your typical Latin jazz percussionist. Well into his third decade as a professional musician, Hedman clearly got his start in the world of salsa rhythms and grooves from the Afro-Cuban tradition. Hedman got his start playing with percussionists including Olatunji and Chief Bey. But he's also worked in a variety of ...