Our Bhutanese hosts were delighted with our interest in their music. Raphael was invited to record this group of singers and musicians. We all tagged along.
Royal Music Academy
The musicians wanted to practice the pieces before they were recorded. Everyone opted to be outside for the practice sessions.
While they were practicing Raphael was setting up his equipment.
The peanut gallery gave lively commentary.
The hammer dulcimer
The Dramyen, a lute with 7 strings.
Kutira, her wish to find sublime Bhutanese musical expressions and have Raphael record was being fulfilled.
Raphael, blissed into the heart music of Bhutan.
