Daniel Prim
Afro-Venezuelan Rhythmic Innovator
Merging Afro-Venezuelan folklore with modern jazz, Latin Grammy-winning drummer Daniel Prim delivers a rhythmically dense, culturally resonant sound rooted in his Caracas heritage.
About
Daniel Prim is a Caracas-born drummer recognized for his innovative fusion of Afro-Venezuelan rhythms and contemporary jazz. A Latin Grammy winner for his contribution to Ricky Martin's PAUSA, he has collaborated with icons like Miguel Zenón. Now based in New York, he leads projects that celebrate Venezuelan cultural resilience and improvisational spirit.
Music Style
Prim’s music centers on traditional Venezuelan percussion patterns reimagined through modern jazz improvisation. His approach emphasizes rhythmic interplay and the melodic potential of the drums within a contemporary context.
Background
- Hometown
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Education
- Simón Bolívar Conservatory of Music
- Instruments
- drums
- Active
- 2010s-present
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