Mark Hinson | Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste

Zigaboo Modeliste and The Funk Revue at the New Orleans Jazz Fest

by Mark Hinson | Mar 2, 2023 | Gigs

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New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Zigaboo Modeliste

by Mark Hinson | Feb 20, 2020 | Gigs Past

Saturday May 2, 2020
Tribute to Art Neville featuring Aaron Neville, The Meters, and the Neville Brothers Band
Sunday May 3, 2020
Zigaboo Modeliste & The Funk Revue

Foundation of Funk

by Mark Hinson | Feb 20, 2020 | Gigs Past

Thursday April 30, 2020 The Fillmore • New Orleans, LA Foundation of Funk featuring Zigaboo Modeliste & George Porter Jr. with Very Special Guests John Scofield, Dumpstaphunk, The Soul Rebels, and GZA Get...

Playing in the Sand

by Mark Hinson | Jan 7, 2020 | Gigs Past

January 17, 2019 – Sold Out Playing In the Sand Festival Foundation of...

Drum! 50 Most Important Drummers Of All Time

by Mark Hinson | Dec 10, 2019 | Press

Consider for one moment the magnitude of what’s going on here. We’ve chosen 50 drummers who have had the most profound influence on the art form. Does this mean they were the greatest? Well, kind of, although the word…

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Joseph Modeliste

Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste is a master drummer, rhythm innovator, percussionist, and New Orleans legend. The most highly acclaimed drummer ever to hail from the Crescent City, Ziggy’s creativity has been a wellspring of funk influence for three decades and inspired many Hip-Hop tracks. His innovative work as a member of the internationally acclaimed R&B group The Meters, as well as his side work with artists like Keith Richards, Robert Palmer, and Dr. John, has garnered him an unparalleled level of respect among musicians and fans. Ziggy’s style is unique. He is a master of creating funk grooves and new concepts for funk drumming.