Java is an amazing place filled with a wide variety of traditional music, dance, art and culture. I’ve been there several times to record, film and learn from these amazing people. JavaneseRead More…
I recently took an interest in “swirl painted” guitars. How on earth do they do that? After a little investigation I decided to try it. Here is the first guitar I painted. Read More…
Welcome to Balloon Music, the world’s first all balloon musical instrument recording. All of the music was created with hand-made musical instruments crafted by Chuck Jonkey using balloons. No samplers or synthesizersRead More…
My world travels have truly been ones of discovery. I was in a taxi in rural Bali when the driver put in a cassette of really crazy music. “What is that!” IRead More…
I just finished a fun music video “Chuck Jonkey’s Balloon Tune”. This video features hand-made musical instruments using balloons. It’s amazing the kinds of sounds you can get using balloons. Here areRead More…
Two great influences on my musical life have been Hari Har Rao and Ravi Shankar. Like many people I first heard Indian music when Ravi Shankar performed at the Monterrey Pop festival. Read More…
Welcome to Alto Selva Alegre A provocative, exotic collection of wild jungle music. Sizzling, seductive, pleasure-filled music that will tantalize and stimulate you. I lived in Peru for 2 fun years. AltoRead More…
Adventurer/composer/guitarist Chuck Jonkey enters the realm of “Steam Punk” with his newest creation the “Chuck Punk” guitar. A recording is in progress. Enjoy these fun photos of this crazy guitar.