John Bergamo 1940-2013

The frame drum world has lost one of its modern masters. John Bergamo has passed away and leaves us a full body of music, students and family.

For now, enjoy this panel with John, and the amazing tribute by CalArts Ensemble and Hands OnSemble joined by Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Houman Pourmedhi and a special tribute by Alfred Ladzekpo.

The music world and our frame drum family is in eternal gratitude for your contributions, Master Bergamo.

Enjoy this interview with John conducted by N. Scott Robinson
http://www.nscottrobinson.com/bergamo.php

A wonderful Busker in Rajastan

The bayan approach to the low tuned head mixed with the finger wraps tapping the rim, this is a great video. Many thanks to World Street Music series.