Rhythm Diaries - Cuban Encounters
5 weeks of cultural immersion and the search for new rhythms are completed.
Film maker Sushant Chaudhary (who also took all the images that you see) and I immersed ourselves in Cuba, away from internet and the many luxurious day to day amenities that capitalistic Europe provides.
A country incredibly rich in culture and history and distinctly unique.
In our adventure we managed to connect with the masters of rumba music, learn from them and inspire cultural exchange.
Here some impression of what happened...
(PC:Sushant Chaudhary)
Film maker Sushant Chaudhary (who also took all the images that you see) and I immersed ourselves in Cuba, away from internet and the many luxurious day to day amenities that capitalistic Europe provides.
A country incredibly rich in culture and history and distinctly unique.
In our adventure we managed to connect with the masters of rumba music, learn from them and inspire cultural exchange.
Here some impression of what happened...
(PC:Sushant Chaudhary)
Our trip started with a successful concert at one of Cuba's most modern venues, Fabrica de Arte Cubano.
For the first time I encountered Yaroldi Abreu, a multi grammy winning master percussionist and Degnis Bofill.
For the first time I encountered Yaroldi Abreu, a multi grammy winning master percussionist and Degnis Bofill.
We travelled on to Matanzas, the birth place of Rumba.
Here we researched and learned more about Rumba from one of the prime families of Cuban percussion. Here I am in conversation with percussionist Yasmani Alfonso.
Here we researched and learned more about Rumba from one of the prime families of Cuban percussion. Here I am in conversation with percussionist Yasmani Alfonso.
Back in Havana I connected with OSAIN DEL MONTE, the most exciting group of Rumba today.
They are young masters who bring this art form to new audiences.
They are young masters who bring this art form to new audiences.
I could not have wished for better collaborators.Together we recorded the music for the album and performed 2 enthusiastic concerts at the Havana Jazz Festival. BOOM!
Below some more visual treats from this special place called Cuba...
I can’t wait to share the film and the album with you. (Release November 2018)
I am delighted that we have been able to capture some truly magical moments in this process.
Rhythm is everywhere!
Bernhard
I am delighted that we have been able to capture some truly magical moments in this process.
Rhythm is everywhere!
Bernhard
My new Rhythm book is available now!
Advanced Indian Rhythm Studies for Western Musician
In my years of studying the tremendous world of Indian rhythm I always wanted to find ways of making this treasure available for Western musician as well. For my M.A. Degree in Jazz music I set my mind it
For this research I transcribed, translated and simplified one of Indias oldest and most comprehensive rhythm books.
“A New Approach to Tala Calculations“ by S. Rajagopala Iyer.
This book was given to me by my teacher Trilok Guru.
The mathematical structures I found in it blew my mind. I worked hard to comprehend them and present them in a simplified way,
understandable for Western musicians.
After many requests of my konnakol Skype students I finally make this document public.
If you would like to get a glimpse simply send me an email and I will send you a multiple page sample of it.
In my years of studying the tremendous world of Indian rhythm I always wanted to find ways of making this treasure available for Western musician as well. For my M.A. Degree in Jazz music I set my mind it
For this research I transcribed, translated and simplified one of Indias oldest and most comprehensive rhythm books.
“A New Approach to Tala Calculations“ by S. Rajagopala Iyer.
This book was given to me by my teacher Trilok Guru.
The mathematical structures I found in it blew my mind. I worked hard to comprehend them and present them in a simplified way,
understandable for Western musicians.
After many requests of my konnakol Skype students I finally make this document public.
If you would like to get a glimpse simply send me an email and I will send you a multiple page sample of it.