Blurry black and white photo of a person playing drums on stage, with microphones and music sheets nearby.

Most drummers keep time.

Esteban Seunarine bends it.

Esteban Seunarine is a Winnipeg-based drummer, composer, producer and educator who weaves together rhythmic traditions from around the world, building something entirely his own. A Brandon University Jazz Performance graduate, he's shaped his sound through mentors like Eric Platz, Tommy Crane, Marika Galea and Thom Gill, pursuing music that's both technically grounded and creatively restless.

He has shared stages with Grammy-winning and Juno-winning artists, including Sara Gazarek, Jason Palmer, and Luis Deniz, as well as many other influential artists across Canada and internationally. These collaborative experiences have informed his playing to follow unconventional, but exciting pathways—rhythms that surprise, improvisations that tell stories.

His music tackles complex themes with emotional depth, but it's also proof of his belief that improvised music can reach anyone willing to listen. He's dedicated to breaking down the walls between complex musical ideas and everyday audiences, creating work that rewards both deep listening and casual discovery. Currently active in Winnipeg's vibrant music scene, he continues to perform, teach and develop projects that push musical boundaries.

Notable Collaborations (includes performances and/or recordings with):

  • Sara Gazarek, Jason Palmer, Tommy Crane, Claire Devlin, Thom Gill, Marika Galea, Greg Gatien, Rachel Therrien, Huu Bac, Joanna Majoko, Luis Deniz, Emmanuel Bach, Ken Gold, Tyler Del Pino, Ben Kensok, Dane Neufeld, Nic Bray, NATNAEL and Dane Bjornson.