26Nov/13

Eastman El Rey – A Very Sexy Guitar

November 26, 2013Instruments, New Music, Sonic Safari Music, SoundscapesGuitars, mp3Chuck Jonkey

I recently acquired a stunningly beautiful and wonderfully sounding guitar – the Eastman El Rey.   I saw my first El Rey in a music store and was really impressed with it’s “ArtRead More…

17Oct/13

Javanese Gamelan – Exotic music of Java

October 17, 2013Adventure, Instruments, Sonic Safari Music, Soundscapes, Travelgongs, javanese gamelan, sonic safari musicChuck Jonkey

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…

15Sep/13

Fun Travel Photos from around the World

September 15, 2013Adventure, News, TravelCactus, Hong Kong, Kiev, Monkeys, morocco, travelChuck Jonkey

I love to travel and always try to take fun, interesting photos.  Here are some for your enjoyment. Monkeys groom each other in one of the many “Monkey Forests” in Bali IRead More…

03Sep/13

Exotic Guitars – Swirl Paint

September 3, 2013Instruments, Sonic Safari MusicGuitarsChuck Jonkey

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…

08Aug/13

Balloon Music – The world’s first all balloon musical instrument Cd

August 8, 2013New Music, Sonic Safari Music, SoundscapesBaloon Music, SoundscapeChuck Jonkey

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…

29Jul/13

Peruvian Music, Dance & Culture

July 29, 2013Adventure, TravelCulture, Peru, travelChuck Jonkey

It is always a pleasure to visit Peru.  My first visit was in the 70’s.  I have returned many times to film and record fantastic music and dance.  Each region is soRead More…

15Jul/13

Exotic Music – Genjek – Vocal Percussion

July 15, 2013Adventure, Sonic Safari Music, TravelBali, Exotic Music, Genjek, Ritual Music, travel, Vocal PercussionChuck Jonkey

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…

03Jul/13

Balloon Music?

July 3, 2013Sonic Safari Music, VideoBaloon Music, Soundscape, VideoChuck Jonkey

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…