Monthly Archives: November 2011
Spanish Rhythms on Cajon – Bulerias
One of my favourite things is playing Cajon for flamenco dancers. It’s such a buzz getting in sync with the dancer, getting the Cajon grooving along with the dancer’s taconeo (footwork). It’s also a great way to pick up new rhythmic ideas from the dancer’s breaks and fills. Read the article on Bulerias just out in...Continue »
Good Weekend Article – You do What?
The You Do What? article is my favourite section of the Good Weekend (Australia) newspaper and I am still pinching myself that I was included. If you didn’t see it, you can read the article by clicking here. Many thanks … Continue reading
Which cajon to buy?
As more and more people are aware, the cajon really does have very humble origins… a wooden box which was used to transport goods from one place to another. So why pay for a wooden box? While a … Continue reading
Learn Cajon Launch
Thank you so much to all who contributed to making the launch night at Spanish Tapas so special!! Deb Pine (Director, Rezinate) MC’d the evening with her as always awesome energy, Vanna Seung filmed it – video coming soon, amazing … Continue reading
Interview with Juan Requena
An interview with Juan Requena about his journey from being a small unknown cajon maker to making cajons for Alicia Keys, Alejandro Sanz and other key artists around the world. Original version in Spanish below the English translation. 1. What … Continue reading
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