The Baddest Female Drummers, Percussionists & Bandleaders
Patrice Rushen
A composer and bandleader, Rushen began her musical career as a jazz pianist and went on to become a vocalist with jazz, pop and R&B fusion flavor. She made many firsts, notably as the first female Musical Director for the Grammys, Emmys and the NAACP Image Awards. You can learn more about her fabulous career via Unsung.