03Dec/10

Microtonal Guitar

December 3, 2010InstrumentsGuitars, India, Indian Slide Guitar, Microtonal GuitarChuck Jonkey

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…

01Dec/10

New Music: India Songs of Love

December 1, 2010New MusicFolk Songs, India, India Songs of Loveadmin

More Fantastic New Music from Sonic Safari Music! India Songs of Love. India Songs of Love is a delightful light hearted series of folk songs from Northern India that evoke images ofRead More…

24Nov/10

Marvelous Masks

November 24, 2010Adventure, TravelBali, Indonesia, Mask Music, MasksChuck Jonkey

Masks are an essential part of some cultures I’ve visited on my travels. I have a small collection of amazing masks that are not only beautifully crafted but represent a deep culturalRead More…

14Nov/10

Contra Bass Marimba

November 14, 2010InstrumentsChris Banta, Contra Bass Marimba, low bass tonesChuck Jonkey

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…

05Oct/10

New You Tube Videos

October 5, 2010Travel, VideoIndonesia, JogedChuck Jonkey

I just returned from another wonderful exotic Sonic Safari expedition. This time I was in Indonesia. I witnessed Hindu temple ceremonies, trance dances, cremation ceremonies…and even filmed a “Tooth Filing Ceremony” thatRead More…

12Sep/10

New Jungle Drums

September 12, 2010Instruments, NewsBatak, Jungle Drums, SumatraChuck Jonkey

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…

30Apr/10

My Recent Trip to Morocco

April 30, 2010Adventure, TravelGnawa, Marrakech, morocco, SufiChuck Jonkey

I just returned from wild adventures in Morocco. My brother, Paul, and I flew to Marrakech and immediately began to search deep in the old medina for a musician friend of mine.Read More…

29Apr/10

New Music: Indian Slide Guitar

April 29, 2010New MusicClassical Music, folk musicv, Guitars, Iindia, Indian Slide Guitar, Ragaadmin

More Fantastic New Music from Sonic Safari Music! Indian Slide Guitar. If you enjoy classical and folk music from India, then you will love Indian Slide Guitar. Here is a marvelous recordingRead More…