'Different music for different people'
Welcome to EFS!
Alchemy of modern and ancient ethnic music styles
Here you will find some good information about Ethnic Fusion Sound,
including CD releases, news, articles, rhythms for practice, videos,
concerts/events review, music production services, music education,
a profile of its founder Ricardo Hambra, etc.
Scroll down or check out the links above, thank you!
Visit also our Music Education sites:
Escuela Musicas del Mundo
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World Music Study Center
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Latest shows and news:
SANKIRTAN in concert at BHAKTI YOGA SHALA
Hello friends!
ethnic fusion sound presents Ricardo's latest music endeavour called 'SANKIRTAN' at the beautiful BHAKTI YOGA SHALA in Sta. Monica!
So much fun.. we'll be performing some devotional music: kirtans, bhajans and raga compositions, with RICARDO on Tabla - Bongos percussion set Vocals and laptop based loops as well.
Lets enjoy a Bhakti musical experience, we'll celebrate together.. come sing, dance and meditate with us.. it will also be a gathering of loving prayers, in response of the violence and grief we're experiencing around the world.
Remember, it's going to happen next Saturday May 18th, 8:30pm at the Bhakti Yoga Shala, 207 Arizona Ave. Santa Monica, CA. 90405. Hope to see you at the shala!
ethnic fusion sound presents Ricardo's latest music endeavour called 'SANKIRTAN' at the beautiful BHAKTI YOGA SHALA in Sta. Monica!
So much fun.. we'll be performing some devotional music: kirtans, bhajans and raga compositions, with RICARDO on Tabla - Bongos percussion set Vocals and laptop based loops as well.
Lets enjoy a Bhakti musical experience, we'll celebrate together.. come sing, dance and meditate with us.. it will also be a gathering of loving prayers, in response of the violence and grief we're experiencing around the world.
Remember, it's going to happen next Saturday May 18th, 8:30pm at the Bhakti Yoga Shala, 207 Arizona Ave. Santa Monica, CA. 90405. Hope to see you at the shala!
Music, Movement and Meditation workshop with Ricardo at
BHAKTI YOGA SHALA on June 22nd, 1:45 pm
featuring
'Vocal chant and Percussion Music'
'Energizing Body Motion'
and 'Dynamic Musical Meditation'
This workshop is intended to introduce and improve in the individual, the quality of your Singing voice, the ability to play Percussion rhythms, get into a deeper physical experience with a series of Energizing body motion exercises, and completing with a joyful Dynamic meditation with live music.
All of these areas will have a series of technical, specific training exercises and audio-visual examples.
with special guests musicians, dancers and yogis!
Los Angeles, 2013
Los Angeles, 2013
PERCUTI live show at AVALON Hollywood, los Angeles, CA.
Ricardo Hambra and Simon Thomsen playing live at iijin Fashion show 'The Love Revolution' at the Avalon in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA (video). The event presented their iijin shoe collection with a great display of beauty, good vibes and excellent hosting by True Heart Events. Congratulations!
Recording and playing live with Kirtan singer Ryan Brewer

Ryan Brewer
Hola amigos!
Here's a video with Ricardo playing Tabla set at a studio session, for Ryan's upcoming kirtans and songs CD!
Here's a video with Ricardo playing Tabla set at a studio session, for Ryan's upcoming kirtans and songs CD!
We usually perform together as part of the
Bhakti Yoga Shala los angeles community,
check out their FB page!
live performances and workshop at the TEXAS YOGA CONFERENCE
a World-Premiere of his
'MUSIC, MOVEMENT & MEDITATION WORKSHOP'
and
'CHILL OUT INDIA VIBE'
A live concert featuring:
Ricardo Hambra on Voice, World Percussion Tabla set, Bongos, laptop drones;
with guest musician Jim Beckwith on Guitar, Sitar, iPad sounds.
'MUSIC, MOVEMENT & MEDITATION WORKSHOP'
and
'CHILL OUT INDIA VIBE'
A live concert featuring:
Ricardo Hambra on Voice, World Percussion Tabla set, Bongos, laptop drones;
with guest musician Jim Beckwith on Guitar, Sitar, iPad sounds.
Groove Temple & Ethnic Fusion Sound
presents
UNDERGROUND YOGA™ DANCING & MEDITATION
hosted by MEESHEL
with LIVE MUSIC by DJ LUIS ROSARIO & PERCUSSIONISTS
ROBIN TORRANCE and RICARDO HAMBRA
Groove Temple Live is a conscious dance experience that brings out your most powerful Dancer within,
inspiring complete self expression, raising your vibration and connecting you to your inner bliss.
The specific sequence of Underground Yoga™, Dance and Meditation clears your body of stress and tension, connects you to your highest self and iignites your spirit to fly free!
for more info visit https://www.groovetemple.tv/
presents
UNDERGROUND YOGA™ DANCING & MEDITATION
hosted by MEESHEL
with LIVE MUSIC by DJ LUIS ROSARIO & PERCUSSIONISTS
ROBIN TORRANCE and RICARDO HAMBRA
Groove Temple Live is a conscious dance experience that brings out your most powerful Dancer within,
inspiring complete self expression, raising your vibration and connecting you to your inner bliss.
The specific sequence of Underground Yoga™, Dance and Meditation clears your body of stress and tension, connects you to your highest self and iignites your spirit to fly free!
for more info visit https://www.groovetemple.tv/
Visit the Facebook page event for Groove Temple: https://www.facebook.com/events/295357880586756/
Kirtan Singer Terra Gold 'SUN & MOON' live, featuring Ricardo Hambra on World Percussion and Vocals
Join us on SUNDAY JANUARY 20th 2013, 8 pm at BHAKTI YOGA SHALA, 207 ARIZONA Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90401
Singer Terra Gold and the band featured on her newly released album, Sun and Moon, for a fun-filled love blast evening of song, celebration and community uniting through art and soulful sharing.
The band features Terra with Jamie Papish on World percussion, David Watts on bass, Dave Cipriani on classical and Indian slide guitar, Sheila Bringi on flute and vocals and World percussionist and vocalist Ricardo Hambra featuring Tabla set and chant.
The night will feature songs from the album shared live and fresh, hope you join us!
Singer Terra Gold and the band featured on her newly released album, Sun and Moon, for a fun-filled love blast evening of song, celebration and community uniting through art and soulful sharing.
The band features Terra with Jamie Papish on World percussion, David Watts on bass, Dave Cipriani on classical and Indian slide guitar, Sheila Bringi on flute and vocals and World percussionist and vocalist Ricardo Hambra featuring Tabla set and chant.
The night will feature songs from the album shared live and fresh, hope you join us!
tabla for all
tabla para todos
A complete learning method for Indian Tabla Percusion set
written in english and spanish languages.
Metodo completo de aprendizaje para
set de Tabla de la India, escrito en Español e Ingles.
Tabla for All is a complete learning method for Indian Tabla Percussion set.
It's been developed by World Percussionist and Singer Ricardo Hambra, who's interest in the Tabla science expands 2 decades of study, research, recordings and live performances.
Modern approach to the ancient Tabla tradition.
more information...(english)
Tabla para Todos es un metodo completo de aprendizaje para set de Tabla de la India.
Ha sido desarrollado por Ricardo Hambra, Percusionista y Cantante, cuyo interes por el Tabla y su ciencia abarca mas de 2 décadas de estudio, investigación, grabaciones y actuaciones en vivo.
Un abordaje moderno a la tradición ancestral del Tabla.
mas información...(español)
It's been developed by World Percussionist and Singer Ricardo Hambra, who's interest in the Tabla science expands 2 decades of study, research, recordings and live performances.
Modern approach to the ancient Tabla tradition.
more information...(english)
Tabla para Todos es un metodo completo de aprendizaje para set de Tabla de la India.
Ha sido desarrollado por Ricardo Hambra, Percusionista y Cantante, cuyo interes por el Tabla y su ciencia abarca mas de 2 décadas de estudio, investigación, grabaciones y actuaciones en vivo.
Un abordaje moderno a la tradición ancestral del Tabla.
mas información...(español)
Purchase a copy of TABLA FOR ALL directly from us!
please click on the 'Buy Now' button bellow,
ships worldwide, thank you!
please click on the 'Buy Now' button bellow,
ships worldwide, thank you!
Si quieres conseguir una copia de TABLA PARA TODOS directamente de nosotros,
click por favor en el boton 'Buy Now' de arriba,
envios a todo el mundo, muchas gracias!
CHILL OUT INDIA VIBE live concert and CD presentation
featuring
World Percussionist Singer Composer
Ricardo Hambra
at
MIMOSA'S
CAFE
Topanga Canyon, CA.
with guest musicians Stuart Hofman on keyboards and vocals, Jamie Papish on percussion, and more.
Hello friends and music lovers!
Here to announce you that I'll be performing a new show, presenting original compositions from the CD
'CHILL OUT INDIA VIBE' at a beautiful place called MIMOSA'S, located at Topanga Canyon, CA.
Here to announce you that I'll be performing a new show, presenting original compositions from the CD
'CHILL OUT INDIA VIBE' at a beautiful place called MIMOSA'S, located at Topanga Canyon, CA.
Also, Click on the button bellow and listen to the entire CD
CHILL OUT INDIA VIBE
free downloads and more info on CD purchases,
PLEASE SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSIC!
Watch a video, featuring Ricardo:
'NAMA'
-Ethnic Fusion Songs, Bhajans + Ragas from India
'NAMA'
-Ethnic Fusion Songs, Bhajans + Ragas from India
2012
Ethnic Fusion Sound
joined
The 'Earth Harp' to Wanderlust festival
in Lake Tahoe, July 2012
Click on the DOWNLOAD link bellow and get a FREE track GRATIS
featuring Earth Harp and Indian Tabla percussion set, enjoy and spread the word!
featuring Earth Harp and Indian Tabla percussion set, enjoy and spread the word!
Yoga & Earth Harp Retreat at Omega Institute
SONIC CHAKRA YOGA - Enliven The Chakras Through Music & Movement
May 2012, Rhinebeck, NY.
presenting the international Yoga teacher and Earth Harp performer
Andrea Brook
featuring World Percussionist and Singer
Ricardo Hambra
Ricardo Hambra
World Percussionist & Singer
Ricardo Hambra
video reel presentation
World Music - Musicas del Mundo en R9 Road Cafe
en vivo live musicas del mundo en R9 Road Cafe, Maschwitz, Buenos Aires, Argentina, febrero 2012.
Rik presenta su ciclo Percusiones y Cantos Etnicos, junto a Pedro Bulgakov en set de Percusión.
Rik presenta su ciclo Percusiones y Cantos Etnicos, junto a Pedro Bulgakov en set de Percusión.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JxitpPkOG8
(español)
Workshops y Cursos
PERCUSIÓN y RITMOS DEL MUNDO
creados y coordinados por
RICARDO HAMBRA
RICARDO HAMBRA
Las clases están enfocadas hacia el desarrollo del sentido del ritmo, y el aprendizaje de técnicas de percusión extraídos de instrumentos como:
Tabla de la India,
Derbake o Dumbek del Mediterráneo y Oriente Medio,
Cajón Flamenco,
Bongos y set latino,
Djembé africano,
Panderos Tar, Bendir, Riq,
accesorios de percusión:
Cashishi, Claves, Guiro, Cencerro, Pandereta.
Derbake o Dumbek del Mediterráneo y Oriente Medio,
Cajón Flamenco,
Bongos y set latino,
Djembé africano,
Panderos Tar, Bendir, Riq,
accesorios de percusión:
Cashishi, Claves, Guiro, Cencerro, Pandereta.
Las clases pueden ser individuales o grupales con atención personalizada, los participantes deberán asistir con sus propios instrumentos de percusión, que puede ser cualquier tipo de tambor para tocar con las manos.
Chill Out India Vibe
New CD by world percussionist & singer
Ricardo Hambra
Ricardo presents this CD featuring Ambience meditative music
based on India's beautiful sounds, instruments and rhythms.
Indian Tabla set, Raga chants, Tampura drones are some of the featured sounds.
Guests on Sax, Sitar, Keyboards, Bass, Percussion, etc. brings
Chill Out India Vibe to a high level of musical experience.
based on India's beautiful sounds, instruments and rhythms.
Indian Tabla set, Raga chants, Tampura drones are some of the featured sounds.
Guests on Sax, Sitar, Keyboards, Bass, Percussion, etc. brings
Chill Out India Vibe to a high level of musical experience.
Libres del Mundo
'Flamenco Latin World Beat'
Featuring amazing spanish guitars, world percussion set & vocals,
with guests on Bass, Flute, Keyboards and special guest Dancers.
Libres del Mundo is open for bookings!
PERCUTI
Rhythm Ensemble
-World Percussion Beat-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUzFjH1q9F4
PERCUTI RHYTHM ENSEMBLE combines percussion rhythms, instruments and chants from ancient world cultures; Indian-Industani, African-Senegal, Ghana, Morocco, Mediterranean-Mideastern, European-Spanish, Irish, Eastern Europe; The Americas-Latin, Andean, Brazilian, Argentinean; with modern music styles like Drum n’ Bass, World Beat, Electronica, Jazz, augmented by other instruments as Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Drumset, Horns, Sitar, Mandolin; and technology sources, like synths, loops, samples and digital prog.
PERCUTI RHYTHM ENSEMBLE combines percussion rhythms, instruments and chants from ancient world cultures; Indian-Industani, African-Senegal, Ghana, Morocco, Mediterranean-Mideastern, European-Spanish, Irish, Eastern Europe; The Americas-Latin, Andean, Brazilian, Argentinean; with modern music styles like Drum n’ Bass, World Beat, Electronica, Jazz, augmented by other instruments as Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Drumset, Horns, Sitar, Mandolin; and technology sources, like synths, loops, samples and digital prog.
PERCUTI is open for bookings!
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http://ethnicfusionsound.blogspot.com/
http://rikhambra.blogspot.com
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http://ethnicfusionsound.blogspot.com/
http://rikhambra.blogspot.com
