Tibetan singing bowls have been used for thousands of years. The Himalayan peoples of Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and India have crafted these magical bowls of at least seven types of metals. AsRead More…
My Sonic Safari travels have taken me all over the world to document traditional music in many countries. Indonesia is full of awe-inspiring music using colorful exotic instruments. I noted that manyRead More…
Exotic musical instruments! That’s exactly what I love. I’m always amazed by the myriad musical instruments created to express sound. My Sonic Safari travels have certainly helped me experience a good numberRead More…
Bali is such an amazing place filled with astounding art and culture. I have visited Indonesia many times and have enjoyed the creativity of the people…their sculpture, painting, batik, architecture and ofRead More…
The world we live in is full of sound. Lots of high, low and medium pitches that go way beyond the human spectrum of hearing. Our musical world is full of soundsRead More…
Several years ago I acquired a very unique instrument. This custom made Contra Bass marimba is a work of art and has such low bass tones that it will make a houseRead More…
Drums and rhythms have always been a big part of my music. I love the drum beats of many ethnic groups. One of these groups is in the highlands of northern Sumatra…Read More…
My first trip to India was a real eye-opener in many ways. I was fascinated by the culture… the smells, the food, the exotic sounds of intriguing music. There are so manyRead More…