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MUSIC PLAYING: Dance Drumming - JON KELIEHOR
Contemporary Dance
Based in Glasgow we have TWO of the top UK percussionists, both of whom
specialise in live music for dance. These drummers are deeply appreciated by
the dance community and very much in demand. Their output is dynamic.
They currently work with a number of companies and organisations such as Dance
House, Y Dance, Scottish Dance Theatre, Dance Base, Scottish Ballet and a range
of independent dance teachers such as Rosina Bonsu, Ruth Mills, Maxine Railton,
Andy Howitt, and many others, providing music for the unique world of dance.
Who are these drummers
JON KELIEHOR brings an amazing sense of rhythm, depth and dimension to the dance
environment and dance class. Involvements in dance, theatre and film have produced a highly 'visual' music for performance artists and dance companies in the UK, USA and Venezuela. He started with London Contemporary Dance Theatre in 1971-85. His music is diverse and intuitive, offering wide ranging scope for dance
and dancers.
SIGNY JAKOBSDOTTIR is one of Glasgow's most sought after drumming talents. She plays a large range
of instruments and works with many jazz, fusion and Scottish music groups. With
her deep understanding of dance and love of drumming she brings an authority
and sparkle to the dance class.
Comment from London dance percussionist Jhalib Millar (2008):
"He is great! In hand drumming, Keliehor must only bow his head to himself & the maker cos he is a master, make no mistake. I haven't heard a sound like his
in a long time. Other accompanists that I've heard on Djembe etc, are nothing
in comparison because there is no magic. As soon as I heard his music there was
magic & I knew this was someone gooooooood. Please do more, it's raw, it's vibrant,
it's sexy and it's the basis of life."
Live Music
The experience of live music is as vital to the dancer as it is for the
musician. Live collaborations between music and dance provide dynamic
experiences that occur in Real-time where learning curves are at very high
levels, and artistic interactions are the most productive. For both the dancer
and musician, developing rhythmic control and accuracy are the precursors for
acquiring greater powers of expression, precision and artistic command. Many
important discoveries are made as the rhythms of dance and music intersect.
Luminous Music provide music for a wide range of dance activities
. Contemporary dance at professional/college level
. Special-dance programmes in Secondary education
. Introductory dance programmes for young persons/adults
. Music support for adult dance classes working in 50+ programmes
. Music Composition for Performance
INFORMATION:
RECORDINGS FOR DANCE
Contact Luminous Music: +44 (0)141 571 7206
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