TONYNHO DOS SANTOS hails originally from Simao Dias-Se in Brazil and after fifteen successful years in Germany touring with various bands, he came to Ireland and is living the last three years in Cork.
His main instrument is the trumpet which he studied in the University of Salvador da Bahía. Tonynho developed a unique style of playing the trumpet which reaches from ever so soft to powerfully aggressive. He also plays guitar, percussion, steel drums and sings.
His source of inspiration - his great idol Miles Davis - becomes obvious in his exceptional improvisation skills. Tonynho is a multi talented musician and a charismatic example of the rich musical culture that originates in Brazil. His playing is more than magical music - it is musical magic!
RAJ PADAM is originally from Punjab in India and has been living in Ireland for over 25 years. He works with traditional ethnic percussion including Indian Tabla, Middle Eastern Darabuka drum and African drums, bringing together a fusion of global influences. He also teaches African drumming in schools and communities in Cork city and county.
"Samsara" is Siamgda's first release, a unique blend of Eastern drumming, ethnic sounds and electronic noises.
"These compositions are impressions of my living, studying and travelling as a foreigner in Nepal and India, the way I see, feel and hear life to be - colourful, mystical, rough, noisy, dark, meditative...
Transporting and melting the experience of myself and my surroundings into sound is all I do, no politics in any way!"
1. Invocation 2. Ernakulam - Okha Express 3. Hot Masala 4. Face Off 5. Mind Rotation 6. Paan Mouth 7. Whirling Dreamspace 8. tre kre Jihad 9. Stars
You were fantastic last night in the crane lane! Very refreshing to see instruments played with such passion. That guitar and those tabla sounded BEAUTIFUL!!
Just checking in with you my friend and hoping you are well!
TODAY'S THOUGHT COMES FROM THE WORLD OF SPORTS ...
"I've MISSED more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've LOST more than 300 games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot - and MISSED. I'VE FAILED OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN IN MY LIFE...
And that is why I SUCCEED."
~ Michael Jordan
Basketball Champion
NO MATTER WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE PAST - TOMORROW YOU CAN BE A CHAMPION!
Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know how you are!
Please give my music a listen and let me know what you think!
Thank you for a beautiful night at Barefoot Boogie, you brought the sunshine back into our winter! Great jamming with you, lets do that again soon Peace x x x
Come and join our 2nd CAPOEIRA FESTIVAL IN CORK 2009 "Batizado & Troca de Cordas" - Saturday 22 & Sunday 23rd August! Capoeira is not only a martial art but an art form in the more conventional sense. Through Capoeira, one develops different creative skills: music, movement, songs, improvisation, rhythm.
hey there we just uploaded a new track and announced the new line up, if you could go to our page and let us know what you think that would be awesome :)
Peace x x x
