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"My passion," says musician Wayne Omar Gilbertson, "equals
drones and drums. Rhythm, rhythm, rhythm. A sruti box and drum awakens me, and rhythms draw me in."
Wayne "Omar" Gilbertson is Americanistan's lead drummer, player of the mystical
ney and rowdy zurna, creator of "caveman" bagpipes, and extraordinary singer of chants.
Besides playing passionate (and sometimes funny) music for belly dancers, Wayne also
writes poetry and would like to share with you his original composition "Fashionable New Ozone Hats," a lament featuring his
vocals and drumming. This piece was featured on KLCC radio's Northwest Passage show for Earth Day 2005.
Click here to hear Wayne's handmade North African-style bagpipes. He calls them
"caveman pipes."
"All Is One" Original composition by Wayne "Omar" Gilbertson. Features Wayne's
ney, chanting, and lyrics. Inspired by the spiritual side of life and a tribute to all the "Temple Dancers."
Check back soon for more of Wayne's poetry!
Meanwhile, you can read these articles:
All sound clips copyright by Wayne Gilbertson, 2005.
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