Robin Layne
https://www.robinlayne.com/
https://locarnoband.com/
Robin has become a regular fixture on the B.C. festival circuit, collaborating with a wide spectrum of folk and world artists. His recent touring engagements have led him to Europe, Mexico, China, the U.S. and Canada. His love for music, rhythm and culture have led him to study with master percussionists in Cuba, Guinea, Mali, and Mexico.
Robin currently performs with Locarno, Mazacote, Tambura Rasa and his own group Robin Layne and the Rhythm Makers. He just released his debut marimba record Memories this spring and has been touring the province in support of it. He is also in demand as a freelance percussionist for recordings, performances and tours. Recent highlights include working with Juno Award winning artists Quique Escamilla, The Paperboys, Donne Roberts (African Guitar Summit), Alpha Yaya Diallo, Celso Machado and Silk Road Music.
Robin strongly believes that the gift of music should be accessible to everyone. He is the senior percussion instructor at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, the Artistic Director of the World Rhythms for Youth Society, a Facilitator at Jam Camp and co-artistic director of the Vancouver World Music Festival with Tom Landa.
