The Bosch Institute

Artist Information

Biography

Enter a place where

water sings,

words dance,

and voices fly!

Illuminating poetry, dynamic oratory, and incredible music made from traditional instruments and unconventional devices chosen for their unusual sonic possibilities. Musician/composer Daniel Arite and poet/orator Thandiwe Shiphrah produce engaging listening experiences for lovers of new music and those who revel in the lyricism of language. Their “audio-collages” are characterized by a playful inventiveness that results from the variety of compositional methods used to create them. Traditional instruments like guitar, keyboard, and banjo, mix with household percussion, water, and vocal utterances to give a broad range of color to their sound.

For more information try these links:

http://www.southernartistry.com/portfolio.cfm?id=526&last=community

www.sonicbids.com/daniel4

www.cdbaby.com/bosch

Instrumentation

Daniel Arite on guitar, found objects, vocalizations, percussion and stuff.
Thandiwe Shiphrah-- poetry, vocalizations, found objects, percussion and stuff.

Discography

The Secret Marvelous Instead, Self-released CD (2002)
Biting the Peony, Self-release CD (2009)

SELECT PERFORMANCES
(4/07)Nashville Folk Festival, Hendersonville TN
(2/07)Bite the Peony, Art and Soul, Nashville, TN
"Tennessee Stages. . . Tennessee Stars Showcase," Tennessee Presenter's Conference," TN Arts Comm., Renaissance Ctr. Performance Hall, Dickson TN (6/06 and 6/04)
Artburst 2005, Unitarian Universalist Church, Birmingham, AL
(5/05)Story & Song Festival, Ensworth High School, Nashville, TN
(4/05)Customs House Museum, Clarksville, TN (2/05)Birmingham Improv. Festival, Virginia Stamford Theater, Birmingham, AL
(4/04)15th Annual City Stages, New Arts Stages, Birmingham, AL
(5/03) 2002 Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Philadelphia, PA
(9/02)Second Annual New Music Conference, Kijiji's, Nashville, TN
(10/02)An Evening of Reflection: Word/Sound Art from Nashville's Best and Brightest, Ruby Green Contemporary Art Center, Nashville, TN

Audio

• Gathering Courage
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• Leftover Light
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• Conjuring/Bosch Institute
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• Prettier Than That
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• Situation
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Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Power of Words Conference - Goddard College [+ Show ]
  

  Thandiwe's blend of original poetry both tender and whimsical, song, movement and sound created a li...Thandiwe's blend of original poetry both tender and whimsical, song, movement and sound created a life-giving experience at our conference that participants cited as one of their greatest experiences. Her performance utterly captivated all of us, and catalyzed us to listen more deeply to our own and each others' stories." (Review of ". . . and then God Created Woman")

• Critics' Picks Nashville Scene [+ Show ]
  

  Collectively known as The Bosch Institute, local performance poet Thandiwe Shiphrah and musician/com...Collectively known as The Bosch Institute, local performance poet Thandiwe Shiphrah and musician/composer Daniel Arite collaborate on what they term "audio collages," essentially providing spontaneous musical settings for Shiphrah's experimental poetry. Arite uses everything from water to sponges and standard instruments to undergird and offer sonic commentary on Shiphrah's word-as-sound poetry. Likewise, Shiphrah draws from a broad technical palette, using guttural sounds for percussive effect and drawing subtly beautiful rhythmic and melodic contours with her words. -- Issue dated August 22-29,2002

• Arite and Shiphrah are masters of their material [+ Show ]
  

  Arite and Shiphrah are masters of their material, yet there is plenty of room for playful improvisat...Arite and Shiphrah are masters of their material, yet there is plenty of room for playful improvisation and expansion into soulful depths. Our audience was captivated by the spirit of their offering—Thandiwe’s inspiring poetry and winning smile, Daniel’s remarkably intricate and versatile musicianship with several instruments. Their onstage chemistry is terrific and the warm rapport they had with the audience added many dimensions to our enjoyment.
  — Aurunima Orr, Founder, Art & Soul Studios, Nashville, TN
  

• No Brittney? No Publife? See The Secret Marvelous Instead [+ Show ]
  

  If you’ve never seen a spoken word performance before, this show is a great introduction to the art ...If you’ve never seen a spoken word performance before, this show is a great introduction to the art form from two very talented people.
  
  — Philadelphia Fringe Festival’s Daily Diary, September 2002
  

• Story & Song - Nashville's Best Kept Secret [+ Show ]
  

  The Bosch Institute brought new meaning to the phrase “the spoken word.” -Ensworth Festival of St...The Bosch Institute brought new meaning to the phrase “the spoken word.”
  -Ensworth Festival of Story & Song, Nashville, TN
  
  Volume 43, No. 2, Summer 2006
  

• What a program it was! [+ Show ]
  

  What a program it was! Thank you so much Thandiwe and Daniel for the intellectual joy you brought t...What a program it was! Thank you so much Thandiwe and Daniel for the intellectual joy you brought to such a hungry group. It was perfect. You were perfect. This was truly a memorable evening for all.
  — Lyn H. Norris, Creative Artists of Tennessee, Nashville, TN, April 2007
  

• A powerful current of poetic energy. [+ Show ]
  

  A powerful current of poetic energy. With conviction and commitment [Shiphrah} calls to the ether...A powerful current of poetic energy. With conviction
  and commitment [Shiphrah} calls to the ethers in such a convincing way
  that one simply cannot refuse to be lifted to the place from which she finds
  her inspiration!
  — SpiritBeat Online Magazine
  

• Sensual, baroque, ice melting. [+ Show ]
  

  Sensual, baroque, ice melting. Daniel Arite's music at times made my head bob from front to back at...Sensual, baroque, ice melting. Daniel Arite's music at times made my head bob from front to back at one cadence and side-to-side at another cadence. I can't normally do that.
  
  — Frank Emerson Lyne, 2002
  

Setlist

"Audio collages" featuring original material,
poetry by contemporary artists, and
innovative arrangements of jazz, folk, world and classical music.

Typical concert ranges from 1-1.5 hr.

Basic Requirements

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