‘C’ in the A-Z of Music Genres, Beaver Style (ie. ‘fusion’) goes to Cumbia – old school and new. Older (But Still ‘New’) School Cumbia In its original form Cumbia music developed around the Caribbean coast of Colombia during its period of colonization by the Spanish. It became a fusion of music styles and instruments from the… Continue reading ‘C’ is for Cumbia – Old School & New
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English music artists
The WOMADelaide Experience – What Everyone Wants
Everyone I know who experiences WOMADelaide festival, wants to experience it again. Everyone I know who’s heard about the WOMADelaide experience, wants to have it. That’s because it’s one of the world’s best musical festivals, and Australia’s very best. Fundamentally for the quality of music and its friendly festival people, but for so many other… Continue reading The WOMADelaide Experience – What Everyone Wants
Will Holland (aka Quantic) – Master Chef of Fusion
British artist Will Holland (aka Quantic) has absolutely awesome tastes in music. At least according to where my musical heart is at. Those tastes are reflected in and are a part of, the absolutely awesome and innovative music he has created in each of his many musical projects over more than a decade. Master Fusion… Continue reading Will Holland (aka Quantic) – Master Chef of Fusion
A Magical Woodford Folk Festival World Away
Being at Woodford Folk Festival is to live in a beautiful, magical, far-away world of its own. A World Away You move into a temporary village of lantern-lit streets and paths, nestled amongst the hills. Those paths are lined with restaurants, bars, venues & stages, artisan market stalls, art works and more. Surrounding them are… Continue reading A Magical Woodford Folk Festival World Away
Ondatrópica – Fusion Music Treasure
The Ondatrópica Recipe: 1. Find English producer and musician Will Holland (aka Quantic – Quantic Soul Orchestra) where he is based in Cali, or wherever else in the world he is touring. Join him up with Mario Galeano, leader of Colombian fusion band Frente Cumbiero, and also collaborator with the one and only Mad Professor. 2.… Continue reading Ondatrópica – Fusion Music Treasure
Island Vibe Festival – Community Goodness
Some people go to Island Vibe festival for the music on the bill. Many folks go to dance barefoot on the grass under glorious Spring sunshine and night stars. Most people go to soak up the heavenly island goodness of Minjerribah (Nth Stradbroke Island): to breathe in the fresh, clean ocean air – to swim on… Continue reading Island Vibe Festival – Community Goodness
Richard Blair – Musical Experience of the Week
My musical experiences in Bogota this week were of different types and qualities. The best one? Well it wasn’t really fusion music. It wasn’t even a live band. It was a DJ set by Richard Blair: Producer and Engineer; Founder of Sidestepper, a very successful Colombian fusion music band; and an artist well recognised and respected… Continue reading Richard Blair – Musical Experience of the Week