Master Drummer and Craftsman
Sidi Ahmed Siddy 1st Aug., 1934 - 25th June, 2014:
Laid to rest at Brookwood cemetery in Surrey, last Thursday, the late Sidi's funeral was more a celebration of his life.
Sidi Ahmed Siddy died two months short of his 80th birthday. A craftsman and master drummer of the highest calibre, when he wasn't making various African percussive instruments, he was in schools and institutions teaching students how to craft and manufacture their own instruments through recycling materials rather than chopping down trees.
Below, more pictures from Surrey. Drummers, dancers, musician friends and acquaintances joined Sidi's long term partner, together with daughters to celebrate Sidi Ahmed Siddy's life.
Back at his home, more musicians and other friends came to pay their respects.
Sidi Ahmed Siddy died two months short of his 80th birthday. A craftsman and master drummer of the highest calibre, when he wasn't making various African percussive instruments, he was in schools and institutions teaching students how to craft and manufacture their own instruments through recycling materials rather than chopping down trees.
Below, more pictures from Surrey. Drummers, dancers, musician friends and acquaintances joined Sidi's long term partner, together with daughters to celebrate Sidi Ahmed Siddy's life.
Lay Preacher Terry Quaye (funeral Celebrant) |
Drummers saying Farewell |
Long term Partner Debbie and Daughter |
Terri Quaye and Imam with Friends |
Back at his home, more musicians and other friends came to pay their respects.
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