Hands On'Semble

The Hands On'Semble is a contemporary percussion group devoted to the art of hand drumming. Created by renowned percussionist John Bergamo in 1997, the group has since developed a repertoire of original compositions, blending the rhythmic concepts and playing techniques of North and South India, the Middle East,West Africa, Indonesia, South America, and Western Chamber Music. Hands On'Semble has performed and lectured throughout the United States, as well as South America, Europe, and Asia at many of the world's premier percussion and world music festivals, music schools and conservatories.



"The level of musicianship and spontaneous interaction was truly astounding." (Rhythmweb.com)



"A Stellar percussion group with extraordinary soloing, and extensive palette of sounds" (Modern Drummer)



Drum! Magazine 2003 and 2002 Reader's Poll award winner for

Best Percussion Ensemble

Drum! Magazine 2001 Reader's Poll runner up award for

Best Percussion Ensemble