I started my exploration of rhythm by starting to play the drum kit when I was 15. I've played in various bands of including rock, punk, metal, folk and improvised jazz. I am currently interested in world music. I am part of a Samba drumming ensemble called Worldwise Samba Drummers, playing afro- brazillian rhythms. I am also exploring the introspective world of the Indian Tabla which is just fascinating.
Wednesday 18 September 2013
Great session tonight with Worldwise Samba Drummers. A few drummers have joined and sounded great. People seemed to have enjoyed the videos Dad recorded at the weekend.
Also went to the Gujarat Hindu Society last night to observe a lecture which also included my Tabla teacher playing Harmonium alongside a tabla player. The person running the session (priest? Preacher? Guru?) seemed full of life, although he was speaking Gujurati so I had no idea what was being said.
Sunday 15 September 2013
Worldwise Samba Drummers
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Lytham Kite Festival Gig |
Here's yesterday's setlist - follow the links to hear the pieces:
IJEXA
OYA
AGURE
Old Samba Funk
Bossa/ Samba/ New Samba Funk
Drum and Bass
Call & Response
Poverty Knock
I normally play Caixa with the band, although I've stood in for Jon Aveyard on one occasion and done the calling. Here's a couple of pictures from that day. We were playing at Avenham Parks annual Chinese Kite Festival.
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Playing our set by the River |
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Play our set in the Sunshine |
And here's another photo from a recent gig at Big Drum Day 2013 in Astley Park. An absoutely fantastic event which I hope happens again next year
Photo by Pixel White
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