Ray Pereira is recognised as one of Australia's premier percussionists.  Born in Sri Lanka, Ray is a versatile musician who plays and records with many leading Australian and International artists.  Specialising in West African, Afro Cuban drumming and Percussion, Ray conducts regular clinics and workshops throughout Australia and is endorsed by Latin Percussion. 

He has played and recorded with jazz singer Vince Jones, US saxophonist Arthur Blyth, award winning film composer David Hirchfelder, leading Australian singers Kate Ceberano, Cristine Anu, Paul Kelly and award winning Indigenous artists Yothu Yindi and Archie Roach. He has also recorded percussion for the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

*NEW BEGINNERS CLASSES* STARTING MAY 5. See New Students for details

See Ray's Calendar for more information on upcoming gigs and classes.

For Ray's performing credits and career highlights go to Ray's biography.

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Ray performs regularly with Ghanaian master musician Nii Tettey Tetteh and his group The Kusun Ensemble when they are visiting Australia.  He also leads his own percussion ensemble Bongo Fury.  Ray leads study tours to West Africa with Nii Tettey Tetteh and they have produced a series of instructional drumming videos.