MUSIC

Photo by Carrie Davenport

“You can’t fake this music. You might be a great singer or
a great musician but, in the need, that’s got nothing to do with it.
It’s how you connect to the songs and to the history behind them.”
― Etta James


HENRIQUE ‘Blackjack’ FRANCO – Drummer, Producer and DJ.

I am a session drummer who records, produces and performs in bands and solo artists projects. I’m  part of a range of Irish / UK bands such as Blackjack, Manukahunney, the Wilson Magwere Band, Leo Miyagee, Dena Anuk$a, Jess Brien, Santaelza, Belfast Busking Band, Utropiks, Dizzy Steppers, Xango Latin and more

Here are some of my latest performances:

Manukanney Blue on Sound of Belfast 2020, at The Black Box
Leo Miyagee & The Karate Kids on Sound of Belfast, 2020 – at Ulster Sports Hall
Belfast Live Sessions with Jess Brien, 2021
Magwere Band at Mela Festival, 2020
BBC Radio Ulster – Living Room Lockdown Session on Ralph McLean Show – Manukahunney Blue, 2020
Performance on The Voice Australia Grand Finale. Robin Thick – Blurred Lines, 2013


Manukahunney Blue – Let Go [EP]

Damian Higgins – Late One Night [EP]

MUSIC EDUCATION


MUSIC EDUCATION
I also do private and group lessons in drums and music production. I work with Drake Music NI, providing music accessibility for adults and children with physical disabilities. I currently develop online workshops on Global Drumming, Modern DJing and Music Production, assisting individuals of all physical abilities to find their own creative independence through music.

Please get in touch if you’re also interested in developing your music skills.



NEED A DRUMMER, PRODUCER OR DJ?
Hit me up! I would love to hear more about your project.

blackajack21.music@gmail.com