Eugene Skeef
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| Born | 1950 (age 74–75) |
| Occupation(s) | Percussionist, composer and educator |
| Website | eugeneskeef |
Eugene Skeef (FRSA)[1] (born 1950) is a South African-born percussionist, composer, and educator. He has lived in London, England, since 1980 and worked throughout the world. Skeef is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Skeef's roots are firmly established in his cultural work with Steve Biko, the late South African civil rights leader. As a young activist, Skeef co-led a nationwide literacy campaign in schools, colleges, and communities across apartheid South Africa.
Skeef collaborates with other artists including Anthony Tidd, Brian Eno, Bheki Mseleku, Tunde Jegede, and Eddie Parker. Skeef has brought his extensive experience as an advisor to the Contemporary Music Network. He has developed the education programmes for some of the major classical orchestras in the United Kingdom, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), the London Sinfonietta, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
