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From St. Louis to New York: The Global Jazz Legacy of Ronnie Burrage
Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment
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In this powerful episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, host Saskhia Menendez welcomes the legendary Ronnie Burrage world-renowned drummer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and professor at CUNY Brooklyn College for an in-depth and inspiring conversation straight from New York City.
With over 52 years of professional performance and a discography spanning more than 170 recordings, Ronnie’s influence on the international jazz scene is undeniable. He shares his remarkable story, from being invited on stage by Duke Ellington at the age of nine in St. Louis, to performing with some of the world’s most celebrated artists, including Michael Brecker, Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, and Jaco Pastorius.
Ronnie opens up about his journey through music, culture, and education from his early roots in the Black Artist Group in St. Louis, to touring across four continents, to shaping future generations through his teaching and mentorship. He discusses the importance of cultural connection, improvisation, and using rhythm as a universal language to bring people together.
This episode explores how music can be both deeply personal and profoundly global — transcending genre, geography, and generation. Whether you’re a musician, student, educator, or simply a lover of music, Ronnie’s insight into creativity, identity, and perseverance will leave you inspired.
🌍 Guest Links:
🔗 ronnieburrage.com
🔗 worldrhythmacademy.org
🎧 Presented by: Music Industry Insights Worldwide with Saskhia Menendez exploring the people, stories, and ideas shaping today’s global music landscape.
🙏 Thank you, Ronnie, for sharing your extraordinary journey and wisdom with us!
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