Planet Drum

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Mickey Hart’s 1991 album Planet Drum is an ambient electronic work that realizes the Grateful Dead drummer’s long-held vision of uniting world-class percussionists from diverse traditions. Recorded in Hart’s Petaluma, California home converted into a multi-room studio, the album blends acoustic drums and indigenous percussion instruments with electronic production, creating an instrumental journey across global rhythmic traditions. Featuring tracks like Udu Chant, Temple Caves, and Dance Of The Hunter’s Fire, Planet Drum won the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album in the inaugural year of that category.

This is a CD edition released on the Planet Drum label, containing instrumental tracks spanning approximately 43 minutes. The album pairs world percussion with electronic textures across its composition, offering a sonic exploration of rhythm and tribal influences. Grab this used copy and experience a landmark recording in world music history at a fraction of the original retail cost.