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Gijs Anders van Straalen

Gijs Anders van Straalen Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Americana / Latin / Nu-Jazz

    Location NL

    Profile Views: 16374

    Last Login: 10/20/2010

    Member Since 6/23/2006

    Website www.gijsvanstraalen.com

    Record Label Unknown Indie

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. .... I edited my profile with ..Thomas Myspace Editor V3.6..! .... Welcome! My name is Gijs Anders van Straalen. I'm a percussionist and etnomusicologist, living in the Netherlands and working all over Europe. Bands and artists that I play and/ or have recorded with include Sensual, Wouter Hamel, Blistered, Benny Sings, Kofi Anomynous, Giovanca, DOX Family, Wicked Jazz Sounds Band, Benjamin Herman, Disney's the Lion King, Jazzjuice, Graham B., Scallymatic Orchestra, Antonia, Roos Jonker, Joshua Samson, Art in Rhythm, Marc van Roon, Deire, Harmen Fraanje, Hans van Oosterhout, Aron Raams, Edwin Rutten, Denise Jannah, Bert van den Brink and many more. My research projects include the dvd project 'One World, Many Musics' (Codarts, conservatory Rotterdam) and my final thesis 'Shake, Rattle & Roll' about the emerging of the jazzpercussionist in the Netherlands released in January 2007. Download it for free at www.gijsvanstraalen.com. At the moment I'm touring with Wouter Hamel in the Netherlands and Japan. Check me out on stage and in the studio with my new set up by Pearl Percussion! .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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  • Influences

    Mino Cinelu, Nana Vasconcelos, Miles Davis, Airto Moreira, Hermeto Pascoal, Cyro Baptista, Joshua Samson, Robert Thomas Jr, Joe Zawinul, Earl Scruggs, Carlinhos Brown, Pantera, Prince, Ruud Bos, Marc van Roon, Saikouba Baidjie, Chris Joris, Jacky Terrasson.....U want me to continue?

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