Pulsing Percussion

The monkeys have ambushed the local market and are heading for the jungle with as much fruit and nuts as they could steal. A frantic, fun chase ensues and the baboons make a successful escape into the canopy.

1:29 · 155 BPM

An exciting display of culinary treats presented in a flamboyant, majestic and extravagant setting. A growing steady and spicy beat fusing lots of percussive ingredients.

1:40 · 160 BPM

Visit the local Taverna in Andalusia, to witness a Flamenco fusion between Africa and Spanish traditions. A folkloric setting, with local dancers performing and stepping their colourful Siguiriya dances.

2:44 · 145 BPM

Indian trains are always full of life. A steady, groove journey with a traditional dance onboard the Punjabi Express.

2:07 · 180 BPM

The hunt is on. A Mongolian desert chase setting at dusk. As the pace increases, darabukha, shakers and frame drums take you on a mysterious maze maraud through the sand dunes.

1:51 · 127 BPM

Chilling out on a Sunday afternoon with dappled light filtering through the trees. Dreamy ice cream float tranquility.

2:04 · 125 BPM

Feast your senses on this exotic blend of rich colours and sweet, tangible grooves.

2:03 · 120 BPM

Tension and beauty emerge in a majestic tribal dance of rhythms. Eastern, African and contemporary fusion.

3:07 · 175 BPM

A cool easy groove with clave, djembe and a playful talking drum and bass drum. Feel good vibes with melodic "spring in your step" attitude give this piece its character.

1:50 · 140 BPM

An eerie time ticking clockwork scene. Nothing is certain and everything is possible, but time is running out.

2:06 · 125 BPM

A tribal gathering of Ghanaian dancers under the mango trees at dusk are joined by a band of Aboriginal travellers, who sit in on their evening drumming session.

1:15 · 120 BPM

Tuareg travellers on a pilgrimage through Northern Mali by camel. Festive and confident, with a sense of feelgood adventure.

2:03 · 110 BPM

The local juggler entertains his punters with his usual display of dazzling juggling repertoire.

1:12 · 150 BPM

Loping cool groove with a spacious offbeat African feel. A laid-back afternoon stroll with all contemporary fusion elements needed for a world percussion ensemble.

2:16 · 115 BPM

Nervous and edgy groove with fast paced determination. Midday heat, hazy dust clouds and fire up ahead.

1:47 · 130 BPM

Slowly the train leaves the station, gathering up more and more instruments as it gains speed. Once everyone is assembled, the carriage picks up a steady groove over the rickety and colourful landscapes, all the way to Taranga.

2:07 · 90 BPM

Traditional Indian meets African groove in a fun, driving pulse of juicy beats mixed with Eastern drones and tada tata tata male vocals.

1:46 · 140 BPM

Ritual groove dance on the village square. Dancers and drummer showing off their skills in a constant build which culminates in an abrupt explosive ending.

2:28 · 125 BPM

Two traditions meet at the cross roads. A Malian groove, inspires a marimba blues.

2:13 · 100 BPM

Some parts of the Silk Road still exist, in the form of a paved highway. Camels and trade caravans gave way to fast moving cars.

1:39 · 125 BPM

Drift away on a bed of strange percussion sounds, emerging from bubbling music pools, dripping down the alleyways of your imagination. Twinkly glimpses of weird creatures in the distance, through shimmers of sunlight, dappled on the edges of the universe.

2:58 · 85 BPM