What is the world’s oldest musical instrument? Scientists have found bone flutes that are thousands of years old. Well what about stone instruments? Hit two rocks together and you’ll certainly get someRead More…
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…
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…
Jarocho music is festive and lively. I’m Chuck Jonkey and I love world travel and exotic music. I took one of my Sonic Safari expeditions to Veracruz, Mexico in search of Jarocho.Read More…
My travels to tropical countries have revealed the extensive use of bamboo. Bamboo is one of the world’s fastest growing plants ( up to 4 inches a day). I have been inRead More…
The Amazon basic is one of the richest biospheres in the world. I have been fortunate to visit the rain forest on several occasions to record the alluring sounds of the jungle.Read More…
Dilruba is a delightful bowed instrument found in North India. It is used to play light classical & religious music. I love Indian music and “Dilruba” is a stellar recording of anRead More…
Tibetan singing bowls have been used for thousands of years. The Himalayan peoples of Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and India have crafted these magical bowls of at least seven types of metals. AsRead More…