Ivan Tucakov
Ivan Tucakov (born 1978 in Belgrade) is a producer, composer and author currently living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Life. Tucakov, of Serbo-Croatian descent, spent the first eight years of his childhood in the plains of central Turkey, then moved to live in Serbia. He has travelled extensively around the world gaining exposure to various cultures, exploring the techniques of Balkan Music, Afro-Cuban jazz, Flamenco, Indian Classical Music, Cuban music, Persian Music, Fado, Roma music, and others. Tucakov also graduated with an honours degree in Computer Science and Physics at the University of British Columbia, which  led him down the path of authoring a number of books that explore novel ways of understanding the world. Musical Projects. - In 2004, Tucakov formed the "Tambura Rasa" collective. - In 2012 Ivan Tucakov and the classical pianist Oriana White created a world fusion duet called "Vino & Forte", classical on one side and Balkan-flamenco on the other. Authored Works. - Mindful Connection Method (2010) - Cultura Rasa (2019) Discography. Sunrise on a New World (2004). Featuring: Delhi 2 Dublin's Tarun Nayar on tablas; Thomas Tumbach on violin. Viaje (2006). Featuring: Delhi 2 Dublin's Tarun Nayar on tablas. Tambura Rasa Beats  (2009). A lounge electronica compilation of some of Tambura Rasa world fusion compositions from 2005-2009 (Includes Cafe del Mar's releases: Cinnabar Mix and Gypsy Love Mix). "Tambura Rasa Beats" was nominated for the Western Canadian Music Award 2010 World Recording of the Year. Adsum (2011). Nominated for Western Canadian Music Awards 2011 Best World Recording. Featuring Michael Fraser on violin, Robin Layne on percussion, John Bews on bass, and Trevor Grant on drums. In Concert (2012). Nominated for Western Canadian Music Awards 2013 Best World Recording. Features the Black Dog String Quartet (Elyse Jacobson, Cameron Wilson, John Kastelic  and Doug Gorkoff), Michael Fraser on violin, Colin Maskell on saxophone and flute, Kerry Galloway on bass, Elliot Polsky on drums, and Robin Layne on percussion. Arribada (2014). Featuring the Black Dog String Quartet (Elyse Jacobson, Cameron Wilson, John Kastelic and Doug Gorkoff), Cameron Wilson on solo violin, Colin Maskell on bansuri, saxophone and flute, Kerry Galloway on bass, Randall Stoll on drums, and Robin Layne on percussion. Infinite ∞ (2021). Featuring Ivan Tucakov on vocals and guitar, Emily Helsdon on violin, Soroush Shahres on viola, Oriana White on piano, Langston Raymond on trumpet, Robin Layne on percussion, JeanSe Le  Doujet on bass & Randall Stoll on drums Side A Side B Soundtracks. Authored Works. Mindful Connection Method (2010). "A Practical Guide Toward Cultivating Nurturing Relationships" In 2010 Ivan Tucakov released a book on social dynamics called "The Mindful Connection Method", offering guidance in areas of personal growth, family dynamics, work settings, conflict resolution, counseling, education, community building, and social issues. In 2013, he released "The Compass Within" workbook, suggesting practical steps to breaking destructive, disconnecting habit loops and replacing them with restorative, connecting habits. Tucakov maintains an active blog on related topics, runs discussion practice workshops and educational seminars, and  offers private coaching through his organization, "The Compass Within". Cultura Rasa (2019). "The Emergence and Replicative Nature of Socio-Cultural Societies" In 2019, after five years of study and research, Ivan Tucakov returns with a volume that explores the emergence and replicative nature of socio-cultural societies. Cultura Rasa presents an integrated picture of all animal cultures, built from the bottom-up: starting from the world of atomic matter, over biological systems that they create, which further emerge into neural networks that ultimately build cultural systems. Cultura Rasa presents a dozen original hypotheses within the disciplines of science and philosophy , whilst also proposing a preliminary structure of the tree of culture. Ivan’s intent with this primer is to create accuracy and consistency in concept definition, to offer a deeper understanding and tolerance of varying cultural worldviews.