Malik Henry

Artist-in-residence
drummer, composer & entrepreneur

about the artist

Malik Henry is a drummer, producer and educator whose mission is to use his gift to benefit the masses. Primarily self-taught, he began his music career at age 14. As an educator, Malik has assisted in helping the music department at Central High School as a student instrumentalist mentor, and currently teaches at Gibson School of Music & Arts.

Malik’s focus is geared toward the advancement of his company, Entertainment of the Revolutionary Artists (ERA) and his band NewERA. As a producer, Malik advances the careers of his artists by educating and providing them with a professional work environment. Because the players of NewERA have roots in different genres of music, their music has a unique sound, fusing primarily elements of Hip-hop, Gospel, and Jazz. Malik and NewERA are based out of the Olney section of Philadelphia.

Learn about Malik’s passion for music and building a stronger community through entrepreneurship and social equity.

Event & Activity Dates for Malik Henry

  • New song by Malik Henry for The Olney Embrace Project to debut on Saturday, February 19, 2022!

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