Mark Hinson | Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste

Zigaboo Modeliste – New Life

by Mark Hinson | Dec 20, 2012 | Press

by Nick DeRiso New Life arrived amidst much anticipation of something in keeping with drummer Zigaboo Modeliste’s mythically groovetastic tenure with the Meters. And, bless him, I got it. But that wasn’t all. Take the title track. “New Life” doesn’t mimic the expected...

Agency Spy

by Mark Hinson | Dec 20, 2012 | Press

Best Party of the Week: The beach in Cannes was packed Wednesday night with parties all along the Croisette. The place to be – hands down – was the Re:Generation party hosted by Microsoft and Innocean Worldwide. Celebrating the acclaimed documentary produced last year...

Zigaboo.com

by Mark Hinson | Dec 19, 2012 | Featured Music

Greasy funky rambunctious Instrumental to an anti-smoking campaign’s dream tune.

I’m On The Right Track

by Mark Hinson | Dec 19, 2012 | Featured Music

Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste is a master drummer, rhythm innovator, percussionist, and New Orleans legend.

Funk Me Hard Live

by Mark Hinson | Dec 19, 2012 | Featured Music

Experience the incomparable drumbeat of the legendary Zigaboo Modeliste.

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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.