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Happy Holiday Hours with Hip Hop-Scotch
A new short clip to go with my latest track on soundcloud – see samples opposite or click on the You Tube channel button underneath the sample window. This will be developed in September / October. Thanks to “Boogie” Bruce for helpful suggestions for further development. Best listened to through a sound system to hear … Continue reading
Brazil, Bandolims and Brains
What an interesting day Brazil : A day of exploring Choro music and some of the great tunes composed by Ernesto Nazareth (a Brazilian contemporary of Scott Joplin). I particularly like Brejeiro played by Jacob do Bandolim. My fingers are sore! Bandolims A fascinating sound reminiscent of a Portuguese Guitar perhaps caused by the larger, … Continue reading
Brian Blasts in from the Past
What a delight to hear from my friend Brian – the brains behind “FRAGILE” A Glasgow-based duo playing a variety of instruments and material from a wide range of sources including American, Bluegrass, Scottish Folk, Jug Band, Skiffle, Singer-Songwriter etc Influenced by such heavyweights as Mungo Jerry, Matt McGinn, Billy Connolly, Iain Mackintosh, Hamish Imlach etc … Continue reading
Video Channel
set up today more to come from September 2011 onwards press the button ………………………………………
Edinburgh Mandolin Festival
This event is features the EMGO led by Nigel Gatherer http://www.emgo.org.uk/ Nigel (pictured right) also runs a very useful website. Check it out http://www.nigelgatherer.com/Cheers Nigel – hope you still find time to update your interesting database of bands and performers. Stay in touch.
Good Food and Oud
As promised, there is a video of Elie and the percussionists playing last night in the Black Pearl,(Zouk/ Kaslik/Adonis) You can find a photo and video in the media section of the menu above. A very good (late) night! (or early for Lebanon) zzzz
Barcelona to Beirut – via Frankfurt
Thanks to Elham for the half size spanish guitar which made its way from Barcelona to Los Cristianos in Tenerife, then UK, Frankfurt and finally Beirut – unscathed and still in tune (well almost) ps BMI – I need to have a word with you about my unpleasant and unhelpful experience in Frankfurt !!!
Laud Player in Santa Cruz
Visited Santa Cruz and got as far as the music shop (no surprise there then) Met many people over the course of the afternoon including an interesting musician – Fidel. What a great way to spend an afternoon. Good shop, left me alone and gave me a seat – big mistake!!! had to buy a … Continue reading
Timple in Tenerife
Thank you Pedro for pointing me in the direction of this wonderful local Canarian instrument. Keep on singing – you have a strong pleasant voice and I hope your daughter continues to enjoy her guitar. I was very impressed with Benito Cabrera – a wonderful player and a lovely technique -thank you.
Laud found in Los Cristianos
Imagine my surprise when looking for a Timple and finding many handmade models – I found a Laud and a Bandurria side by side in the small shop in Los Cristianos. Thanks Pedro, for the perfect directions. Then tell me , why did I leave the shop with a spanish guitar – a mystery! Maybe … Continue reading
