Ten reasons I hand drum Egyptian style.

1) I love it!

2) I was lucky enough to meet Ibrahim el Minyawi and be inspired by his wonderful playing style. It is fluid, melodic, strong and expressive.

3) It is my favourite way to communicate with people. Much more fun than words!

4) It relaxes me.

5) It’s fun.

6) It gives my nervous system a break from thinking too much.

7) It is an intricate, beautiful and expressive tradition. Which you can use to express every possible human emotion.
It is a great instrument for playing with other musicians and dancers.

9) The drumming I have been lucky enough to learn through wonderful drummers here in Australia and in London (see My Training page for more information) is a rich and wonderful tradition which I believe is incredibly valuable to preserve and continue for future generations.

10) Somehow I have no choice. I am a drummer!

Click on comments below to add your reasons for drumming.

Dancer Sarah Hamilton and I will be working on an evening of music and dance for later in the year.

Pencil in the date and I’ll give you more information as it comes to hand.

Saturday July 28th – September 22nd

Time | 4- 5 pm after Hilal Dance Class

Venue | UNSW Dance Studio , Kensington

People often ask me for CDs to listen to. So I have just added some links that have information, audio samples and online shops that sell music CDs with Ibrahim El Minyawi (the master drummer I learnt from in London in 2001) on them. Check them out. (Click on the links to the right)

If you would like to add any information about related music click on comments below.