We are out on the beautiful island of Kaua’i working on some new recordings. Had to show you the beauty of this place – the oldest island of Hawai’i and in the centre Mount Wai’ale’ale one of the wettest places in the world – hence every thing on the island is so lush and colourful.
A Persian warrior who was marching to battle was carrying a bow but no arrows. On the road he met a friend who asked why he had brought no ammunition. “How will you fight?” asked his friend. “I will use the arrows sent by the enemy,” he replied. “But what if no arrow comes?” “Then” replied the bowman, “there will be no war”.
The Pakhavaj is a northern Indian drum, a precursor to the tabla, which played an important role in Hindustani music till the nineteenth century.
Interesting that the trials of Khmer Rouge leaders is happening the week that Garlands for Ashes has been released. Check out this article and this video from the BBC
Stomp are an innovative group of dancers who use everyday items to explore the world of rhythm.
We have a date for the release of our new project Garlands for Ashes – 21 November 2011. A 14 track CD, 12 page booklet and DVD which includes – a clip on Cambodia’s history – another about CCAM and their story – 5 videos of traditional Khmer dances – 3 traditional orchestra pieces – individual instruments – and a photo gallery of life.
Here is a video clip on the making of the traditional Cambodian instrument – the roneat.
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One of the few traditional instrument players that survived the Khmer Rouge genocides.
Just saw 2 great short films recently on a flight home. Lumaajuuq (pronounced Loo-my-you) an Inuit cartoon about the futility of revenge and Shi-shi-etko the story of a First Nations child being forced into residential schooling by the Canadian government. Here is a trailer.
