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…
Exotic Music part 1
Mask Music, Islamic Women Rice Pounders, Sadimara Genjek, and Kick Box Music. Over the years of travel and exploration I have encountered some astounding cultures whose rituals and customs are very compelling.Read More…
The World’s Coolest Guitar
My Sonic Safari travels have taken me all over the world to document traditional music in many countries. Indonesia is full of awe-inspiring music using colorful exotic instruments. I noted that manyRead More…
Harley Hog
There’s nothing quite as powerful as the raw sound of a Harley Hog. In the last several years I have attended the “Love Ride” where 20,000 motorcycles gather together for charity andRead More…
Bajo Sexto
Exotic musical instruments! That’s exactly what I love. I’m always amazed by the myriad musical instruments created to express sound. My Sonic Safari travels have certainly helped me experience a good numberRead More…
Sonic Safari to Hollywood?
My exotic Sonic Safari world travels have taken me to some very strange places to document amazing events. Here are just a few examples: Recording a Ute/Navaho Peyote Ceremony inside a primitiveRead More…
The All New Sonic Safari Music Blog
The Sonic Safari Music Blog has been upgraded. This new Blog has more features and abilities. Now you will be able to share your favorite posts to Facebook, My Space, and manyRead More…
Inca Music of the Qechua Indians
I lived for 2 years in Peru and have visited many times since. It has been fascinating to discover the wide diversity of cultures and music. The cultures of the coast areRead More…