Three master drummers, each from different disciplines, united in the universal language of rhythm. Steve Smith - jazz, blues, R&B drumkit specialist - joins forces with global percussionist Hakim Ludin - consummate artist with the frame drum, congas, djembe and kanjira. They are both underpinned by the young drum master Karuna Murthy, a supreme exponent of mesmerising and ancient tavil percussion. They each perform individually and then the set culminates in a tour-de-force trio piece blending composition, improvisation and pure inspiration.
The trio was promoted to the public favourite in a unique concert on 22 July 2003 in the Royal festival hall London.
Zarbang's strength lies in its ability to create a new sound by fusing together instruments of various cultures while staying true to the essence and origin of each instrument. Zarbang's new sound entails the use of vocalization, melody and various effects in the context of percussion. The repertoire of composed pieces and structured improvisations are dynamic, meditative and internal on one hand and ecstatic and trance inducing on the other with the latter drawing upon Sufi and ancient Iranian rhythms where the Daf plays a pivotal role in inducing trance states. Zarbang's concert work sometimes includes dance, performed by Banafsheh Sayyad and her contemporary Iranian dance company, Namah, based in the US.
Zarbang has performed and recorded at WDR Radio and Bayern Radio in Germany and on Belgian Radio in Brussels. The ensemble has also performed at a number of major festivals including the Vorde Music Festival in Norway, Persian Music Festival in Munich, Grand Performances in Los Angeles, the Rhythm Stick Festival at the Royal Festival Hall in London, LACMA Museum in Los Angeles, Carnegie Hall in New York , Hong Kong Silk Road Festival and the Abu Dhabi Sounds of Arabia 2010.
hands & feet
An entertaining conversational concert with Hakim Ludin
In her show entitled “hands & feet“, Bettina Castaño joins forces with her rhythmic and artistic counterpart, the percussionist Hakim Ludin. Hakim has been fascinating international audiences with his virtuoso finger technique und rhythmic pace. No wonder that his solos recently performed in front of a sold out Royal Festival Hall, London, were applauded enthusiastically. Using an abundance of charm und creativity, he prepares the rhythmic foundation on which Bettina Castaño can freely develop her artistic variations. “hands & feet“ is a fascinating stage show combining flamenco dance with contemporary percussion; young, modern, unique. “hands & feet“ – a captivating experience of art, virtuosity und artistry.
Duo Ludin & Spieler
Percussion Discussion presents „the magic of the drum “ Duo Hakim Ludin, Claudio Spieler
Where the two meet, they tell legends of magic worlds and drum ceremonies. Hakim Ludin and Claudio Spieler are masters of the virtuos tones and fascinate with their performance full of energy and trance. The international experience of many years of the two and the fine feeling for the preferences of the public promise a singular concert evening. The magic of the drum draws the public into its spell. Percussion Discussion moves playful between jazzy soli and percussive artistry. Hakim Ludin and Claudio Spieler show thereby the versatile facets of the percussion worlds - simply magic!
Sound Samples:
Crazy HipHop
Dancing Merengue
Rumba Cajonito
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Koinoor
Improvisational fusion by Dave King and Hakim Ludin
Improvisation and passion for the unexpected - this is the trademark of Koinoor, a master duo lead by Dave King (bass) and Hakim Ludin (perc). What you get is music from the insight that are magical moments of togetherness. Koinoor’s improvisational fusion is expressing diversity in unity, bringing musical worlds together und form another universe.
Two internationally well-known artists have joined and interpret their musical worlds in a new, astonishing language. Technical brilliance as well as a great feeling for delicateness characterize Koinoor and shape entities of impressive musical architecture.
Koinoor’s music is a great presentation of jazz-improvisation based on the knowledge and experience of genres like world, fusion and trance. It brings diverse concepts together and joins them into great music of thought and understanding.
The audience is captured in fascinating flow passages and discoveries of ease. Way beyond the known paths of listening, Koinoor is taking its listeners into a world of calm and pure musical beauty.
Three master drummers, each from different disciplines, united in the universal language of rhythm. Steve Smith - jazz, blues, R&B drumkit specialist - joins forces with global percussionist Hakim Ludin - consummate artist with the frame drum, congas, djembe and kanjira. They are both underpinned by the young drum master Karuna Murthy, a supreme exponent of mesmerising and ancient tavil percussion. They each perform individually and then the set culminates in a tour-de-force trio piece blending composition, improvisation and pure inspiration. 
An entertaining conversational concert with Hakim Ludin
Improvisational fusion by Dave King and Hakim Ludin