I’m a drum soloist…?
So I’ve technically done my first drum solo now. Sure I’ve drummed for dancers for years and have played for who knows how many dancers, but tonight (or technically, last […]
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S.A.R.A. “Sounds and Rhythms of Afghanistan”
So tonight I will be going to the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts to see S.A.R.A. (Sounds and Rhythms of Afghanistan). This show will be exciting as I’ve spent […]
on learning drum solos and how to speak “percussionese”
So today, after several exhausting days with little sleep but much exciting activities (see my previous post for some details) I went to rehearse with Raks Makam for our upcoming […]
the perils of having too many bands…
Last night I was meeting and rehearsing with my Central Asian music and dance project, Raks Makam, and tonight I get to meet and rehearse with my String Quartet. The […]
on playing music from Central Asia…
As I mentioned in my last post, I had a meeting with my partner, Jessica, for Raks Makam. This comes on the tail end of me performing a fully fleshed […]
