Ivan Tucakov and Tambura Rasa
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Music
Press
“More than just world music, this is positively global in its reach with flamenco and Middle-Eastern music fusing with Balkan, gypsy and Afro-Latin, all performed with great skill and verve” - J.P.M. - on Kamanala CD
“More than just world music, this is positively global in its reach with flamenco and Middle-Eastern music fusing with Balkan, gypsy and Afro-Latin, all performed with great skill and verve” - J.P.M. - on Kamanala CD
”The skill level of the performance ensemble is quite high, so world guitar fans should almost consider this a must-have. Highly recommended.” - on Viaje CD
”The skill level of the performance ensemble is quite high, so world guitar fans should almost consider this a must-have. Highly recommended.” - on Viaje CD
“A cut above typical flamenco jazz.
This has spark, skill and great production.”
- review by: Stuart Derdeyn - on Viaje CD
“A cut above typical flamenco jazz.
This has spark, skill and great production.”
- review by: Stuart Derdeyn - on Viaje CD
"With Spanish guitar, violin and an Afro Latin percussion, Tambura Rasa will provide you with a culture shock without even leaving town. Expect the unexpected with this crew, coming from very different musical backgrounds makes for a very different sound." - by Faith Dusevic
"With Spanish guitar, violin and an Afro Latin percussion, Tambura Rasa will provide you with a culture shock without even leaving town. Expect the unexpected with this crew, coming from very different musical backgrounds makes for a very different sound." - by Faith Dusevic
"A Spanish guitar and contemporary tones with traditional rhythms, it's music that inspires vigorous and joyful reactions" - by Christine Skorepa
"A Spanish guitar and contemporary tones with traditional rhythms, it's music that inspires vigorous and joyful reactions" - by Christine Skorepa
"Members of this Vancouver collective fuse world rhythms into one energetic musical brand all their own. Most genre-fusing artists struggle to come up with an original sound with substance, but Tambura Rasa has blended genres and diverse culture from nearly every continent." - Nanaimo Daily News
"Members of this Vancouver collective fuse world rhythms into one energetic musical brand all their own. Most genre-fusing artists struggle to come up with an original sound with substance, but Tambura Rasa has blended genres and diverse culture from nearly every continent." - Nanaimo Daily News
"It is impossible to box Tambura Rasa into a genre, with them dipping into Spanish, African, Latin and Gypsy styles. Tambura Rasa have definitively built a reputation for big festival and theatre shows using flamboyant flamenco and belly dancers to transport their audiences through time and across continents." - by Steph Flemings
"It is impossible to box Tambura Rasa into a genre, with them dipping into Spanish, African, Latin and Gypsy styles. Tambura Rasa have definitively built a reputation for big festival and theatre shows using flamboyant flamenco and belly dancers to transport their audiences through time and across continents." - by Steph Flemings
“In the midst of a lot of gimmicky fusion, Tambura Rasa stands out as a group that has formed a worthwhile synthesis of music from many cultures” - Rambles Magazine
“In the midst of a lot of gimmicky fusion, Tambura Rasa stands out as a group that has formed a worthwhile synthesis of music from many cultures” - Rambles Magazine
“Tambura Rasa will tantalize your senses with its high energy, electrifying, relentless and passionate musical brilliance.” - The Source Magazine
“Tambura Rasa will tantalize your senses with its high energy, electrifying, relentless and passionate musical brilliance.” - The Source Magazine
Discography
CD: In Concert (2012)
1. Isla Mujeres (Live)
2. Türk Kahvesi (Live)
3. Ardor Kadife (Live)
4. Viaje (Live)
5. Ceo Svet (Live)
6. Loved One (Live)
7. Bandido (Live)
8. Miris Irisa (Live)
9. Mujeres (Live)
10. Lamento De Amistad (Live)
11. Adsum (Live)
12. Delirio (Live)
13. Anadol (Live)
CD: Adsum (2011)
1. Ardor Kadife (Baladi Buleria)
2. Miris Irisa
3. Se Smej
4. A Day With You
5. Oh! Belka
6. Vrcka
7. Soledad
8. Adsum
9. Lamento de Amistad (Siguirilla)
10. New World
CD: Tambura Rasa Beats (2009)
1. Cinnabar Mix (Café del Mar XIII Mix) -RADIO AIRPLAY
2. Tambura Pana (Latin Dub Mix)
3. Isla Mujeres (Bossa Lounge Mix)
4. Mausim (Yoga Mix)
5. Ningchen (Tranquil Morning Mix)
6. Funky B (Desert Mirage Mix)
7. Ghazal (Indian Chill Mix)
8. Gypsy Love Mix (Café del Mar XVI Mix) - RADIO AIRPLAY
CD: Kamanala (2008)
1. Gypsy Love - RADIO AIRPLAY
2. Tambura Pana
3. Bandido
4. Loved One
5. Ceo Svet
6. Mujeres
7. Aksham
8. Cintamani
9. Estrella
10. Hang On
CD: Cafe Del Mar Vol. 16 (Compilation)
Track: Gypsy Love Mix
CD: Viaje (2006)
1. Anadol
2. Jovano Jovanke
3. Delirio
4. Viaje
5. Tjango
6. Ghazal
7. Likeadazeickle
8. Dulces Suenos
9. Mausim
10. Party Song
CD: Cafe Del Mar Vol. 13 (Compilation)
Track: Cinnabar Mix
CD: Sunrize on a New World (2004)
1. Cinnabar
2. Plamen
3. Funky Bedouin
4. Isla Mujeres
5. El Gharbi
6. Anadol
7. Hey Mister
8. Ningchen
9. Makumba
10. Nada
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Bio
Ivan of Serbo-Croatian descent was born in Belgrade, Serbia. He spent the first eight years of his childhood in the plains of central Turkey after which he moved back to Serbia, both the crossroads of Eastern and Western Cultures. Throughout the years, Ivan has traveled extensively in pursuit of artistic inspiration. Since moving to Vancouver and finishing his computer science and physics honors program at University of British Columbia, he formed the Tambura Rasa collective with the aim of expanding the boundaries of world-fusion music.
As a writer and a composer, Ivan’s artistic inclinations have taken him into various directions: releasing six collections of original compositions under the world fusion act Tambura Rasa and one album with pianist Oriana White called “Vino & Forte”, with influences that span from Indian classical to Turkish, Balkan, Flamenco and Classical music. He produced electronic mixes, some of which were released on the European “Cafe del Mar” lounge compilations. Besides the core Tambura Rasa ensemble, Tucakov collaborates with string quartets, flamenco dance troupes, classical pianists and a variety of other guest artists during his live shows.
As an author, Ivan Tucakov also advocates a life of self-awareness, wellbeing and nurturing, loving connections. He has written a book on human connection and conflict resolution called “The Mindful Connection Method”. He maintains an active blog on these topics, organizes and moderates discussion practice workshops and educational speaker series through the “The Compass Within” organization.
Tambura Rasa blends genres and cultures from every continent on three powerful albums starting with the release of “Sunrise on a New World” in 2004. In 2006, the band followed that CD up with ‘Viaje’ (Journey) and then with the latest project in 2008, ‘Kamanala’ (Sanskrit for Fire of Love). The famous lounge compilation ‘Café del Mar’ (vol XIII and XVI) released Electronic mixes of two of their songs, Cinnabar and Gypsy Love from the 2009 ‘Tambura Rasa Beats’ collection and hit world music charts and air-waves all around the planet. His last three releases, “Tambura Rasa Beats”, “Adsum” and “In Concert” were nominated for the “Western Canadian Music Award” Best World Recordings of the Year in 2009, 2011 and 2012.
Global in its reach, Tambura Rasa has become BC’s favorite caravan of vivacious globalistas, filling everything from intimate soft-seat theatre shows, large dance filled festivals to hip urban clubs in attempt to bring dance, joy and vigor to the world around them.
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Notable Past Tambura Rasa Performances:
Jun 27, 2006
International Jazz Festival, Vancouver, BC
Aug 6, 2006
Mela Festival Vancouver, BC
June 24, 2007
Mountain-Beats Fest, Revelstoke, BC
June 17, 2007
Dragon Boat Fest Vancouver, BC
July 8, 200
Music in the Park Festival
Port Coquitlam
Aug 25, 2007
Festival at the Forks, Grand Forks, BC
June 13, 2008
Artspeak Festival, Canmore, AB
Jul 18-20, 2008 FOTR Fest
Yellowknife, NWT
Aug 8-10, 2008
Edge of the World - Queen Charlotte Islands
Aug 30, 2008 Sunshine Fest
Powell River, BC
May 28, 2009
Rotary Centre For The Arts, Kelowna, BC
May 29 and 30, Dec 11 and 12, 2009
Dream Café, Penticton, BC
Feb 24, 2010
Vancouver Olympics, Livecity Vancouver, BC
July 1, 2010
Ottawa Jazz Festival, Ottawa, QC
July 2, 2010
Yonge and Dundas Square, Toronto ON
July 9, 2010
SunFest London ON
Oct 24 2010
WCMA Gala, Kelowna BC
11 May 2011
Juan de Fuca Festival, Port Angeles, WA
July 1 2011
Canada Day Festival, Port Coquitlam, BC
July 16 2011
Nakusp Music Festival, Nakusp, BC
June 10 2012
Vancouver International Bangra Festival, BC
July 21 2012
South Country Fair, Fort Macleod, AB
Aug 10 2012
Harmony Arts Festival, West Vancouver, BC
July 9 2011, July 12 2013
Harrison Festival, Harrison, BC
For all the past and future event listings, please go to:
http://tamburarasa.com/shows.php
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