their fourth tour of the USA in March this year. They first perform at the
Sydney Opera House’s world music series on the 8th March and then onto Womad NZ
before embarking on a four week tour taking them from Philadelphia to Los
Angeles.
Following this tour the group will be back home in Australia undertaking a 6
week tour of Western Australia before heading into the studio to complete their
4th Album due for release in early 2006. Full details and tour dates are
available on their webpage at www.drumdrum.com.au. for the last three years have been at the forefront of contemporary Pacific music and dance in Australia. Based in Darwin in the tropical north of Australia, they draw upon their diverse cultures and ancestry to create a style of music never heard before. These young Islanders are taking the world by storm with their unique combination of traditional and western instruments.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
