Dreaming With Serpents

Immediately engaging, with the rich sounds of a multimallet percussion solo with processed drums, Zamzam,   A Ki-River Spring  by Wadada Leo Smith, Apa a duet for trumpet, congas, voice and ankle bells bring out old world primal authenticity.  Tulumbaz for solo timpani by John Bergamo harken the earlies metal drum version of the instrument.   An eery and warm physicality prevails in the music of Aguilar/Bergamo in Faces We See, Hearts We Don't . 
      Compositions married into the moments movements and rattles bring back the visions and emotions of the ancient ancestors. The music of Gustavo Aguilar is beautiful, introspective and passionate.  There is a very high level of artistry and expression to be found in these wonderful percussion tone paintings.  

                                             -LaDonna Smith