Circle of Rhythm Playing Global Beats
Heralded as Australia's most exciting rhythm trio; Greg Sheehan, Bobby Singh and Ben Walsh have between them changed the face of percussion in Australia. After ten years of defining and redefining what Australian drumming can offer the world they have formed a percussion trio with a difference, rich in culture from the various styles all three dynamic performers have spent their lives exploring.
Circle Of Rhythm will be performing at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday 19
th March as part of the Global Beats mini-festival of fusion flavours and cross-cultural collisions.
*Booking details below
Their debut Album titled "Ishq" is the result years of collaboration together through many different groups such as, Pablo Percusso, Utungan Percussion, Skin, Dha, The Bird, Taal Vadya to name a few...
ISHQ exhibits the masterful skill of their drumming as an ensemble but also does not shy away from melodic percussion, creating a very varied and accessible listening experience putting Ishq a step ahead of many drumming albums.
From the high energy, fast paced drumming styles of Japan and Polynesia to the ethereal and spiritually uplifting sounds of India, this ensemble boasts a full spectrum of styles and instrumentation that will delight your senses with their unique style and approach. Melodic and rhythmic, you can count on all things percussed with mastery as each member has dedicated their life to the study of the drum.
Their show is homage to multi-cultural Australia, borrowing rhythms and melding a collection of drum styles together in a truly masterful way that is both unique, and rich, in ancient tradition. Expect a power house of razor-sharp, precision beats and drumming of the highest order delivered in a sometimes humorous and relaxed Australian approach.
The Circle of Rhythm is a relatively new ensemble, with a fresh outlook, but collectively the members have accrued over 30 years of touring experience world wide. Each individual has forged a different name and musical identity in their own right.
Australia has produced a new force in world-percussion music that can do none other than present a fresh approach to the experience of the music of the drum.
They will make you laugh, share their stories and most definitely leave you breathless… expect nothing less than standing ovations.
Performance Highlights:
• Featured artists at Singapore International Arts Festivals “Drumming Explosion” series. 20-25,000 people.
• Featured at Woodford Folk Festivals “Rhythm Concert” 15,000 people.
• Featured at Sydney Opera Houses Asian Music Festival – Sold out concert.
*Booking Details: Ph. 02 9250 7777 www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Tickets are $25 for Adults and $20 for Concession
