New Album drops May 23, 2025!
Audacity (Live) is a celebration of the distinct power of cross-cultural collaboration and the transcendent beauty of collective creation.
The band features Roopa Mahadevan (South Indian Vocals), Kaoru Watanabe (Japanese Flute and Taiko Drums), Megan Gould (Violin), Brad Shepik (Guitar), and Edward Perez (Bass) performing Shane’s original compositions, each of which is an individual journey that draws us into its search for hope, humanity, and connection across difference, at a time when so many forces are striving to divide us.
Album Pre-Release Show May 14 at Drom, NYC!
Come on down to get a sneak peak at the new music.
“By the time Shanahan finished in a virtuosic jester’s dance, limbs flying as he whirled back and forth between doumbek, cymbals and body parts, the audience roared with delight.” - New York Times
“Shane’s creativity come from his ability to draw from the energy of the universe.” - Yo-Yo Ma
“The fancy rhythmic riffs percussionist Shane Shanahan thumped out on his chest, belly, thighs and face had the crowd erupting in astonished cheers.” - Chicago Tribune
Shane Shanahan has combined his studies of drumming traditions from around the world with his background in jazz, rock and Western art music to create his own unique voice.
For over 20 years he has toured around the globe performing with Yo-Yo Ma as a founding member of the genre defying, Grammy-Award Winning Silkroad Ensemble.