'"Coexist"-ing', composed by Alexis C. Lamb (2013)
Channel: Alexis C. Lamb
Date: 2014-07-04

'"Coexist"-ing' brings together the cultures of three areas of the world through the use of frame drums, including the Riq from the Middle East, the Pandeiro from Brazil, and the Tambourine from the Western Classical World. Rhythms and excerpts from important classical works are incorporated into this composition in a way that
harmonizes and blends the three cultures in a cohesive manner, thus the title. The title was also inspired by a now-cliche bumper sticker that incorporates different cultural and religious icons in a way that spells out the world "Coexist," and promotes global tolerance and recognition of diverse cultural blends in society.

I would like to thank my teachers for their instruction and mentorship: Dr. Greg Beyer on tambourine, Clarice Cast on pandeiro, and Omar Al Musfi on the riq and other Middle Eastern frame drums.

This performance of the piece is from March 29, 2014, as part of my junior percussion recital at Northern Illinois University.  Performing with me are Mason Wheaton and Jonny Gifford.

Copyright © 2013 A. C. Lamb.