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“To add energy and bring the power": Anika Nilles launches her new artist collection with thicker drumsticks

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Anika Nilles has teamed up with Evans and ProMark to launch the Anika Nilles artist collection. This is a limited run of percussion gear, designed in association with Nilles herself – many of the…

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“To add energy and bring the power": Anika Nilles launches her new artist collection with thicker drumsticks

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