Agency - English program:.Atlantic Centre. Agency:.Produced by John Walker Productions in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada, in association with Super Channel, TV Ontario, Canal D, Knowledge, SCN and the Canadian Film Centre, and with the participation of Film Nova Scotia, the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, CMF and the Writers Guild of Canada.

Producer, Kent Martin, John Walker ; executive producer, John Walker, Kent Martin ; writer, John Walker ; director, John Walker ; cinematography, Kent Nason, Nigel Markham ; editor, Jeff Warren ; sound design, Alex Salter ; location sound recordist, Phil Brouwer, Frédéric Edwards, Peter Jones ; consultant, Paul Frederick ; visual archives research, Elizabeth Klinck ; illustrator, Joe Morse ; re-recording mixer, Allan Scarth.

Participant, Nasyr Abdul Al-Khabyyr, Mike Mangini, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Raul Rekow, Dennis Chambers, Kenwood Dennard ; narrator, John Walker ; participant, Daniel Adam, Boris Andranov, Christopher Blair, Maxime Brisebois, Alexandre Brisson, Brant Cali, Melissa D Chancey, Fred Charron, Laurie Ann Cooper, Benoit Corbeil, Clarence Corbeil, Stephen Dayfoot, Isabelle Delaney, Pascal Denis, Hugo Desmarais, Christian Despatie, Jill Dunkley, Alexandre Eldada, Ryan Evershed, Anthony Festoso, Nick Fourestier, Carlos Genigle, Benjamin Goldberg, Craig Groennou, Ali Khalil, Yumi Kim, Danny Kotik, Bruce Kratzmann, Jude Kratzmann, Edwin Ling, Jerry Mercer, Shawn Mercer, John Scott Mercer, Yulliyan Markov Naumov, Raymond Newton, John Senneker, Jake Shamash, Victor E. Smith, Daniel Vezina, Maggie Watson.

Recorded 2010.

A rare and unique assembly of some of the greatest drummers in the world. Explosive talent, passion, humour and irresistible personality come together in a magical setting when seven diverse drummers create a profound and unforgettable experience.   Featuring Nasyr Abdul Al-Khabyyr, Dennis Chambers, Kenwood Dennard, Horacio "El-Negro" Hernandez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Mike Mangini and Raul Rekow, the film engages us with music styles and influences that are as dynamic as the performers themselves. We are lifted to another dimension as we connect to the powerful forces of nature embodied in the music of these master musicians. The creative and spiritual freedom of expression they display is astounding - from Latin rhythms to the wildly original compositions of Kenwood Dennard. Masters of rock, jazz, Latin fusion and soul, these drummers have backed the likes of Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Carlos Santana - and now each other. At the centre of the film are the warm-hearted Nasyr and his musician friends, who share their knowledge with 40 students for this unforgettable week of music and camaraderie. The philosophy of these musicians is underscored by love, compassion and joy. At the end of the film you will be tapping out the rhythms that live within us all, and the positive energy of these masters will pulse through you for days to come. Visit this film's website.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

FIPA d'or Grand Prize (Performing Arts), 2011

Description based on online resource; title from title screen (National Film Board of Canada, viewed 2023-08-10).