Veetkam

Two hearts are beating in my chest and always have been!

Early in life I had a deep attraction to this magical place called India with its ancient tradition and understanding that music is a form of meditation. Where as the world of drumming and rhythm as practiced in Cuba has been a natural doorway for me to wildness, expressiveness and ecstasy.

This has been the road I’ve been following ever since, being a part of a very international commune in India, where musical expression, be it meditative, singing or roaring wildly played an important role in our lives. So many great musicians, so many styles fused together as a form of prayer and worship – it was just awesome! During my extensive travels to the Caribbean Islands I was initiated to its archaic musical culture still alive as ever.

Now back in Switzerland I’ve been building up my diverse musical life with teaching, giving ‘impulses’ in companies with drum circles and being a percussionist and singer in various groups from Mantra singing to Cuban Salsa.

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Having had great teachings from the Masters of Cuban music, at the Jazz school here in Zurich and my Indian percussion wizards, I have created my own setup and way of playing combining the various instruments and styles.

Since I love words and poetry but am not the born composer, I send a little letter to my buddy Anugraha and in no time I receive the first musical ideas around the verses.

What a lucky guy I am! From there on our intense collaboration starts.

‘One world ticket’ was just the beginning. Our new CD ’Songs of Joy and Silence’ is only a next step on our journey.

So stay tuned!