percussion

Composer Donnacha Dennehy Tackles Percussion Quartets and Ensemble Atonality with ‘Surface Tension / Disposable Dissonance’
Music/PopMatters Picks/Reviews

Composer Donnacha Dennehy Tackles Percussion Quartets and Ensemble Atonality with ‘Surface Tension / Disposable Dissonance’

By
 / 12 July 2019

Irish composer Donnacha Dennehy creates two distinct worlds with his latest release, focusing on experimental percussion and creative dissonance.

Eli Keszler’s ‘Stadium’ Is a Warm, Jittery, Percussive Delight
Music/PopMatters Picks/Reviews

Eli Keszler’s ‘Stadium’ Is a Warm, Jittery, Percussive Delight

By
 / 16 October 2018

The ninth solo record from avant-garde percussionist Eli Keszler shows him combining his typically dazzling percussion with unique soundscapes.

Antonio Sanchez: Bad Hombre
Music/PopMatters Picks/Reviews

Antonio Sanchez: Bad Hombre

By
 / 1 December 2017

Influenced by his contribution to the Birdman soundtrack and deep explorations in the digital realm, Antonio Sanchez's Bad Hombre is a beautifully crafted solo release.

Los Angeles Percussion Quartet: Beyond
Featured: Top of Home Page/Music/PopMatters Picks/Reviews

Los Angeles Percussion Quartet: Beyond

By
 / 10 August 2017
The Grammy-nominated modern music ensemble explores location and language on their latest release. Beyond is a striking and ambitious work in both intent and depth of material.
Eli Keszler: Last Signs of Speed
Featured: Top of Home Page/Music/Reviews

Eli Keszler: Last Signs of Speed

By
 / 17 November 2016
New York-based percussionist and visual artist Eli Keszler guides you through the exotic darkness with an album that overflows with chaos, noise, and order.
Mathias Kunzli: Playground
Featured: Top of Home Page/Music/Reviews

Mathias Kunzli: Playground

By
 / 15 January 2015
Playground is a happy reminder that now remains the time, as always, to hear our world from a fresh perspective.
Featured: Top of Home Page/Music/Reviews

Wayo: Trance Percussion Masters of South Sudan

By
 / 7 November 2013
Capsule Reviews/Featured: Top of Home Page/Music

Sean Noonan: A Gambler’s Hand

By
 / 14 January 2013
Capsule Reviews/Featured: Top of Home Page/Music

Hijos de Agüeybaná: Agua de Sol

By
 / 18 November 2012
Featured: Top of Home Page/Music/Reviews

Amadou Diagne: Introducing Amadou Diagne

By
 / 17 May 2012
Featured: Top of Home Page/Music/Reviews

So Percussion: It Is Time

By
 / 31 January 2012
Capsule Reviews/Featured: Top of Home Page/Music

Jerry Granelli: 1313

By
 / 17 July 2011