African Drum and Arts Craft, Toronto

Atlas ObscuraNov 4, 2025

Capturing Toronto’s Vibrant Rhythms in Sculpture

One man’s trash is Danny Shaddick’s treasure. The Toronto architect-artist-musician’s latest work marries recordings of everyday sounds with pieces of scrap metal to create intricate instruments that produce rhythmic soundscapes on their own. The project, a collaboration with award-winning Canadian rapper and recording artist Shadrach Kabango, a.k.a. Shad, aims to express the energy of Toronto…

shop that supplied shakers for Moving Monuments

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Moving MonumentsSightcollaborative robot percussion instrument built from reclaimed materials
Toronto Caribbean CarnivalFestivalannual street festival celebrating Caribbean community
Taste of ManilaRestaurantannual street festival centering on Filipino food and culture
Soul DrumsPlaceshop that supplied drums for Moving Monuments
African Drum and Arts CraftMarketshop that supplied shakers for Moving Monuments
Steve's MusicPlaceshop that supplied cabasas for Moving Monuments
Robot OrchestraPlacemachines played acoustic instruments, response to pandemic

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Capturing Toronto’s Vibrant Rhythms in Sculpture