Friday 25, August 2017
On Thursdays in 2017 I could be found playing the exhibitions at the Kickarts Gallery, Centre of Contemporary Arts, Cairns. After playing over a hundred artworks, each one was still different, and all fascinating, surprising journeys. I was joined by singer Deline Briscoe, harpist Tracy-Jane Sullivan from England, and Muso Dave Mulligan. Each player and viewer has a different perspective and these add to the dimensionality of the experience. The process of surrendering to the present moment, to engage with that beyond what you can predict is a powerful experience.
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Friday 02, June 2017
Utterance album is out now! Please look under my 'Recordings' tab to follow links. There is also a video installation which goes along with this album. This is an abstract album, free improvisation, environmental work created in Aotearoa. It's moody and a little spooky, but refined and delicate. Certainly for a harp, banjo and taonga puoro album, this one comes out of left field. I'm proud of this work, made with my beloved mentor Richard Nunns and amazing NZ composer my friend David Long.
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Thursday 02, February 2017
I will be presenting an online workshop on Technique for the second Virtual Harp Summit. I'll take you through my three essentials - agility, relaxation & adaptability. The Virtual Harp Summit is a worldwide online conference of harpists from around the world, hosted by Dr. Diana Rowan, creative harpist and founder of the Bright Knowledge Harp Guild. If you are a harpist - don't miss this event. It features an interesting and unusual line up from harpists of all disciplines.
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Thursday 02, February 2017
International Womens Day 2017: Tyssia Wahnawe brings together musicians and women singers from different perspectives; singers, musicians, mothers, sisters in an exchange and sharing of music. The artists include Angéla Boucko, lullaby and fervent defender songs IAAI languages (Loyalties Island), caring for the children of her island. Rosi Garrido, a Brazilian singer who lives recently in New Caledonia and involved in the fight against breast cancer. Edelo & Amelan from Nengoné Island, Marianne Cahnemez, Yaya, singers from North of New caledonia, Aurelie Hamaide. Ela To'omaga Samoan artist weaver, and poet Marie Tamole, contemporary dance and an exhibition of paintings. Don't forget the amazing bands behind the women!
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Saturday 11, February 2017
The Cairns Harp Connection kicked off with a day long workshop led by Joy Zahner and myself. We had a dozen harpists on the day, from pre-beginners - never touched a harp - to seasoned players. Lots of fun and learning had by all, and everyone playing away by the end of the day. We focused on getting good position and relaxed technique, as well as learning tunes and improvisation. A happy and inspiring day!
Connect with the CHC at www.facebook.com/cairnsharpconnection.
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