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Leon Mobley

Leon Mobley is a percussionist and drummer, founder and artistic and musical director of Da Lion and Djimbe West African Drummers and Dancers and a member of The Innocent Criminals, Ben Harper's band. He is presently working with Damian Marley and Nas on the project called "Distant Relatives" Leon Mobley's natural talent and infectious smile have taken him a long way. From child actor on PBS Television show ZOOM (1973) to touring the globe as drummer / percussionist with Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals (1993–present), Leon's sheer exuberance and joie de vivre is ever present.[citation needed] more »