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…
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 recently returned from a wonderful trip to the beautiful island of Borneo. I was part of a film crew documenting the people, culture, and arts of Borneo and a climb upRead More…
As a musician/composer/adventurer who loves discovering native cultures it’s always fascinating to delve into the music of tribal groups. Native AmericanRead More…
A few weeks ago I was in the Jungles of Costa Rica. My brother and I went down to do some explorations. I always love wandering through the rainforest and am amazedRead More…
It was past midnight one steaming tropical night and I was in deep trouble. I remember thinking – How on earth did I get in this situation? I was surrounded by hundredsRead More…
I just returned from an amazing trip to Venezuela, it won’t be the last. I went with my good friend (and excellent video editor) Antonio Scarpitta. The first stop was to theRead More…
What are jungle drums? My name is Chuck Jonkey and I’ve traveled around the world and recorded jungle sounds in many different rain forests. It is so fascinating to listen to theRead More…