Shaku Shakti INZEN Album Launch with Palm Wine Ambassadors

Shivam Rath

Epic World Music Album Launch combining Shaku Shakti's Indian Classical &amp;  Japanese Shakuhachi with Afro Groovers the Palm Wine ambassadors

Kohinur Hall

A World Music Collective Presenting Shaku Shakti: A sublime trio of artists and exotic instruments converging to transcend the boundaries of traditional and classical world music mastery with its first ever Album Launch and exclusive one off concert in nearly two years. Featuring a full flavoured contrast and back to back album launch with Palm Wine Ambassadors + opening act with AWUWA -"Visionary Chant” (Mico + Yao from liquidelic) &amp; Vinyl DJ Papa Richie mixing some funky world grooves and beats between the sets. + more ! Shaku-Shakti (spun from the pun on Shakuhachi with the famous Indian fusion band and Sanskrit word for "energy" Shakti.Guaranteed to bring something for all musical tastes, blending Indian, Asian and Western Scales alike with intricate rhythms and melodic movements from wind, string and drum. Three distinct and finely developed instruments evolved through various cultures, interweaving dynamic improvisation and unique melodic compositions from deep meditative exploration to fast exhilarating performance.The Shaku-Shakti Trio is comprised of : Master Riley Lee on the powerfully dynamic Japanese Shakuhachi flute. Riley Lee was the first foreigner in the world to be recognised as a “grand master” of the Shakuhachi flute.https://rileylee.comMaharshi Raval on Tabla (Highly Versatile Indian Percussion). Maharshi is widely sought out and largely recognised in Australia as one of the most refutable and adaptable tabla players in the country at this time.Shivam Rath on the Hindustani Slide Guitar (22 string slide Guitar combining Sitar and Hawaiian lap steel but using a crystal ball which mirrors the ancient Indian Veena).https://crystalslide.com Each artist is a shining star alone and confident solo performer but together comes a unique and transcendental sound and experience that seldom will one hear or find anywhere else. The Palm Wine AmbassadorsP﻿icking up the pace after the trio is the full and formidable 9 piece band the Palm Wine Ambassadors also releasing their latest album on the night for the first time! Led by Jason Alexander Burns on the African Harp known as the Kora. Jason is a disciple of Toumani Diabaté, griot from Mali and world famous kora master. Together with a full percussive and drum ensemble, sax, keys, double bass, female and male singers this incredible musical fusion is hard to resist on the dance floor. Full band members are :Phoebe Jacobs vocParissa Bouas vocJamie Pattagalan kitElliot orr percussionSteve Bongo Nugent percussion Ben Ganly keys Rod Coe double bassJason Burns kora / Kamalngoni Azo Bell guest on guitar + opening act with AWUWA -"Visionary Chant” &amp; Vinyl DJ Papa Richie mixing some funky world grooves and beats between the sets.AWUWA : Co creation of singer mico Sundari and visual artist Yao mikami. (liquidelic) They believe that ART has the power to expand and transform our conscious awareness. Their performance is an offering for humanity, both individually and collectively, and for all the spirits on our planet. With the power of "言霊" (Kotodama), which refers to Japanese Mantras. "When we immerse ourselves in the ancient songs and waves of colour, the boundary between performer and audience completely disappears. In a deep state of meditation, we hold hands with each other and are brought back to the Ancient Future, from where we originally come." D﻿oors 5pm - Late5﻿-6pm Opening with : AWUWA6:30pm - 9pm Shaku Shakti TrioSecond Half : (dance set ) 9pm - 10pm DJ Papa Richie Echo point sound system ! 1﻿0pm - 12 - Palm Wine AmbassadorsA﻿mazing Veg Food, Chai and other Catering will be available on the night. K﻿id Friendly (as long as they are on leashes ;)A drug and Alcohol free event. (trust me the music will be enough ;) @﻿ the beautiful Kohinur community hall in Upper Main Arm. C﻿ar Pooling is encouraged ! B﻿ring comfortable cushions / rugs during the first half and your dancing shoes for the second half into the late night! E﻿arly Bird Prices On Sale now T﻿icket Price Range : $30 - $40 - $50.

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