monks_2005
Photo by Jeremy dePrisco

This picture was taken during the closing of the Mandala ceremony where the sand from the sand mandala is poured into the Susquehanna River. The procession of onlookers and monks is accompanied by the baying of trumpets and clamor of cymbals. Dumping the sand into the river represents impermanence and ...

zakir_2004
Photo by Jeremy dePrisco

This was from a performance with the Rhythm Experience at the Painted Bride in Philadelphia, PA. I’ve seen Zakir there twice, and thanks to Bulu’s persistence got to meet him and get his autograph. What a humble artist. It was like being backstage at any local gig. ...

lyra_2003
Photo by Jeremy dePrisco

Lyra is a Russian choral ensemble performed in Weatherly, PA at Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church. I attended to not only watch the performance, but also to record it for the group. It was a beautiful selection of songs, and the deep resonance of the hall helped create a sense of ...

bodo_2003
Photo by Audra dePrisco

Béla Marssó (Violin) & Katalin Tamás (Viola) – Also known as The Bodó Band, they are pictured here during a jam session at the Stables Eatery, a now defunct, but truly atmosphereic venue that once hosted live acoustic music in Danville. Béla and Kata play Hungarian folk songs and gypsy ...

world_elementos_2003
Photo by Jeremy dePrisco

From a workshop and performance by Alex Torres y Orquesta Los Reyes Latinos at Bloomsburg University’s Kehr Union Ballroom. The group performed Merengue and Salsa/Latin Jazz, with plenty of room for dancing and audience participation. To contact Jeremy about world music happenings, please contact him at 570.387.0479. ...

nola_truckband
Photo by Jeremy dePrisco

Band of students playing music on the street in New Orleans, jump in a truck and continue playing. ...

nola_riverband
Photo by Jeremy dePrisco

Nachez River Band, New Orleans ...