From PLAY! A Video Game Symphony:
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., November 27, 2006 - Jason Michael Paul Productions, Inc. announced today that superstar percussionist Rony Barrak is going to perform at the PLAY! concert in Hartford, USA on March 29, 2007. Rony Barrak has been a part of PLAY! for three concerts in the past, at the world-premiere in Chicago, at the Europe-premiere in Stockholm and at the Canadian premiere in Toronto.
Rony Barrak held his Darbouka (Middle Eastern Tabla) at the tender age of four and began playing it intuitively. At the age of seventeen, Rony surged into the world of music by winning the Golden Medal at a televised competition for young talented musicians in Lebanon and the Middle East, this achievement gave him the chance to unleash the Darbouka from the chains of its long standing traditional context.
He has been involved (recording and performing) with great international figures such as Jaz Colman, Vanessa Mae, bond, Talvin Singh, Don Grusin, Dave Grusin, Alex Acuna, Ibraham Loberial, Fairuz and a world tour with Sarah Brightman, "HAREM" in 2004.
Blending the Middle Eastern traditional music and the Western flavors, he became a versatile percussionist gaining his appeal as one of the world's leading Darbouka players, he produced his own Debut Album entitled ARAMBA in 1999 followed by KARIZMA, his second Album, in 2003. His new CD is a growing project in process under a continuous evolution in Darbouka.
Says Jason Michael Paul: "Due to Rony's unique style on Darbouka and his versatility on percussion, he can create various musical styles combining the ultimate concepts of music. His philosophy and musicality lend perfectly to our program and how we intend to deliver the best musicians the land has to offer. To bring Rony from Lebanon just for this performance is a treat for everyone. I am grateful for his participation."
Tickets to the PLAY! concert in Hartford are available online at www.bushnell.org or by calling The Bushnell's Box Office at 860-987-5900 or in person at the Box Office located at 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford.
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