“This performance will never be repeated,” said Cindy Blackman Santana after dominating at the inaugural Drumeo Festival with her improvised opening solo. Watch how she expresses herself on the kit and how the conversation ebbs and flows between the snare and toms. You can hear the freedom in her playing – it’s an almost spiritual rhythmic experience. Don’t miss it!

Did you miss this year’s Drumeo Festival and you’re wondering what other epic things happened? Read the Day 1 Recap and the Day 2 Recap here.