Masters of Frame Drums: Glen Velez, Zohar Fresco, Andrea Piccioni, Murat Coşkun
World percussion at its finest!
Four internationally renowned top percussionists join forces to do what they do best: DRUM!
Glen Velez (USA), Zohar Fresco (Israel), Andrea Piccioni (Italy), and Murat Coşkun (Germany/Turkey) gather for a "frame drum summit" and present their unique and truly boundary-pushing project.
Glen Velez
is considered the "Lord of the Frame Drums" not only because of his four Grammy Awards. Rather, he is a living legend for many, having inspired thousands of percussionists around the world with his playing and revolutionizing the frame drum movement like no other.
is an exceptional percussionist. With his individual, highly creative, and multifaceted playing, the Israeli frame drummer is considered a "Virtuoso of Frame Drums."
Andrea Piccioni,
the third member of the group, is the "Maestro of Tamburello Total." Few others have mastered the diverse traditions of Italian tambourine playing like him, breathing a modern soul into these ancient instruments.
Murat Coşkun,
the "Dervish of Frame Drums," is a musical ambassador who unites diverse cultures around the world with his projects and draws his inspiration from the tradition of Sufi music.
The four musicians offer a program rich in contrasts, combining compositions and improvisations, igniting a firework of rhythms and grooves. Unexpected sounds and shifting moods create intense and contemplative moments, alternating with humorous interludes.