Drummer Danny Petersen is headed for the Grammys

Danny Petersen will be performing at the Grammy Awards. The 14- year old, who wowed the world with his ability to play the drums untaught, will perform during the after party, on the 28th of January.

For Danny, the Grammys will be the first event of this nature and magnitude.

“I guess I’ll just soak it all in. I was shocked at first. It’s all so exciting and heart-warming to be chosen out of all the artists, especially being from South Africa.

To be part of this auspicious event and representing my country is a huge honour.”

Young drummer

Danny became the youngest drummer to receive a lifetime endorsement from Yamaha. He also became the youngest student enrolled at the University of the Western Cape, at just 11 years of age.

He described 2017 as a great year for his music career.

“At the beginning of the year I was in the US for six months. I was there motivating and inspiring about 15,000 students to go for their dreams. I also performed for the kids.”

Danny received a lifetime achievement award from former US president, Barack Obama.

He believes the Grammys will be a great opportunity for him to network with some of the big names in the music industry.

On his return from the US, Danny will go on a countrywide tour to motivate and inspire young people at schools to follow their dreams.