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Les Paul

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September 3, 2009
by Chuck Jonkey

A few weeks ago, I happened to be at a local art library… Brand library in Glendale.  I was browsing their DVDs and saw one on the life of Les Paul.  I watched it and was amazed at what an innovator he really was.  Not only was he a superb guitarist…but he came up with the concept of multi-track recording and was the first to actually develop it. He also came up with the first solid body guitar design to facilitate hearing a guitar in the context of a loud jazz band.  He played with many of the greatest  musicians and composers of his time.  He was still playing weekly at a Jazz club at the age of 90, when the documentary was made.  I was sad to hear that he passed away just 2 weeks after I saw the documentary. Here’s the link to this excellent DVD: http://www.lespaulfilm.com/

Les Paul and Paul McCartney

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Kids in Mexico

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August 27, 2009
by Chuck Jonkey

Two weekends ago I went to see a good friend of mine… Ed Perry.  I met Ed years ago when he owned a studio in Hollywood (“Music Box studios”) .  He owned that studio for about 15 years.  He got tired of that and sold it.  He tried a few other professions, like construction, plumbing, electrical work and wasn’t quite satisfied. He spent some time in Tijuana Mexico and decided to dedicate his life to a great cause.  He started and now runs an Orphanage called “Los Angelitos”.  I went down to see him and the 27 kids he is caring for.  I was really touched by his work and fell in love with the great kids he has there.  The kids range from 2 years – 18.  All have come from pretty tough circumstances.  The kids were so upbeat and loving.  It was a joy to spend a couple of days with them. If you want to help a wonderful cause… please check out his web site:  www.losangelitos.org. He depends entirely on donations from people in the US.  I certainly plan to return soon and to help support such a great work.

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Ethnic Music

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August 23, 2009
by Chuck Jonkey

I really love listening to music from other cultures.  Friday night I want with a friend….the famous explorer…John Goddard  (the first man to go the full length of the Nile in a Kayak) to listen to an musician from Iraq.  He played the Oud…a bowl shaped back and short necked string instrument used in many parts of the middle east.  He really played well.  A drummer also accompanied him.Still working on the Peru footage from my latest sonic safari.  The Peruvian people are so great.  I spent some time in lake Titicaca and filmed some great dancers.  There are many villages around the lake and each has its own traditional culture and dance.  Many of the dances tell about the harvest or the phases of the moon or finding love.  Here’s a fun restaurant I found in the city of Puno…great food and super dance. http://www.lachozadeoscar.com/index2.htm

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Sonic Safari Music Blog has Launched

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August 20, 2009
by admin

Sonic Safari Music logoDo you enjoy strange and exotic music? Need some music to relax to? Well Sonic Safari Music has a wide range of unique music, including relaxation music to soothe your nerves after a hard day. Listen to Tribal Drums of the Navajo Indians and imagine that you are there participating in the Peyote Ceremony.  Or travel to South America and listen to the the soundscapes of the Amazon Jungle.

Chuck Jonkey travels the world to bring new and exciting music for the Sonic Safari Music label. Every Album is full of new and exciting sounds. His purpose is to arouse your senses with breathtaking music. Chuck is a musician/composer and adventurer who loves recording and filming lost and endangered cultures. He wants to share these experiences with you by creating exciting audio and visual products – CDs and DVDs.  If you’re looking for peaceful music, music for healing, music to stretch your imagination, you have come to the right place.

The new Sonic Safari Music Blog will keep you up-to-date with the latest happenings at Sonic Safari Music along with a behind the scenes look at the music. Chuck Jonkey will also share his experiences while discovering new and exotic music. You will also be allowed to post comments and questions on this blog.

So let’s discover exotic music and new vistas of world music, world beat, meditation music, yoga music, romance music, soothing music and music for relaxation. Let Sonic Safari Music be your source for space music, electronic music, tribal music and new age music. Experience healing music, soundscapes, nature sounds, folk music and even Harley sounds. I have traveled millions of miles to bring you indigenous music, Amazon sounds, African music, Asian music, primitive music, ritual music, drums and even dinosaur sounds! Chuck is dedicated to bringing you the greatest music on earth. You’ll be fascinated by Tahiti music, Inca music, Sci Fi music, Jungle music, Jungle drums, Native American music, Latin music, Thai music, Indian music and much much more.

To start your adventure, simply go to www.sonicsafarimusic.com.

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