Ethos
Bruns finds rhythmic inspiration from around the globe, discovering pure and potent forms of ancient folkloric drumming traditions in their original cultural context. During his musical excursions, Bruns studies with local masters and participates in indigenous rhythmic ceremonies, reverently documenting his musical findings. Such scholarship influences Bruns’ signature: performance, production, arranging and composition.
For example: in his arrangement of Dear Prudence, Bruns utilizes the Afoxé rhythm (listen here), and his version of Coltrane’s Impressions includes the Maracatu rhythm. He discovered both of these rhythms during his 2007 trip to Pernambuco in Northeast Brazil. Bruns’ most recent executions include Zimbabwe for mbira (Aug. 2022) and most recently Bahamas for Junkanoo (Dec 2023). See his YouTube channel (here) for video clips of these and prior rhythmic adventures.
Places
Bruns Travel
Styles
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2019
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2016
2008
2007
Pics
Humwe Mbira School (Mhondoro, Zimbabwe)
Junkanoo, Invaders (Bahamas)
Mbira teachers Magaya, Chiongotere (Zimbabwe)
Olodum Drum (Pelourinho, Brazil)
Mangueira Samba School (Surdo)
With Maestre Memau – Oloddum Director
With Bandaju drumming group – Guinea West Aftrica
Trinidad – Steel Pan Maker
San Basilio de Palenque – Colombia
Samba in Rio
Salvador Bahia – youth drumming group
Post Master Class (Guinea, West Africa)
Production Class – Guinea
Salvador, Bahia – Samba Duro
Guinea – private security
Guinea – drumset clinic
Guinea – Djembe Lesson
Guinea – Balafon lesson
Forro Music in Recife Brazil
Cuba – Rumba Lesson
Colombia – drumming lessons
Colombia – drumming group
Colombia – cumbia instrument purchase
Catagalo Favela – Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Caixa (Brazilina Snare) with Mangeira Samba School
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