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Steve Shehan

b. 1957

American composer, musician and percussionist

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About Steve Shehan

Born 1957. Steve Shehan is an American and French composer, musician and percussionist.

Steve Shehan (born 18 January 1957 in Fort Eustis, Virginia) is a French-American percussionist and music composer.

Life Steve Shehan was born in the United States of an American (Cherokee) father and a French mother.

His percussion work has been in demand from some of the biggest names on the Anglo-Saxon and French rock world. He has taken part in numerous albums and collaborated in the studio and on stage with artists and groups like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Zazie, Carla Bruni, Lokua Kanza, Magma, Stephan Eicher, Liane Foly, Gipsy Kings, Cheb Mami, Arthur H, Salif Keita, Youssou N'Dour, Véronique Sanson, Orchestre national de Lille with conductor Jean-Claude Casadessus, Louis Chedid, Didier Lockwood, Jon Hassell, Rokia Traoré, Nitin Sawhney, John McLaughlin and others.

Discography Steve Shehan has collaborated with many artists through the world, such as Othmane Bali. He is a member of the group "Hadouk Trio" together with Didier Malherbe and Loy Ehrlich.

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Who is Steve Shehan?

American composer, musician and percussionist

When was Steve Shehan born?

Steve Shehan was born on 18 January 1957 in Fort Eustis.

What is Steve Shehan's occupation?

Steve Shehan is a composer, musician and percussionist.

What nationality is Steve Shehan?

Steve Shehan is American and French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve Shehan

· Wikidata: Q15407142

· DBpedia: Steve Shehan

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