Ivan Tucakov

Infobox musical artist
Name = Ivan Tucakov and Tambura Rasa


Img_capt = Ivan Tucakov, Vancouver, 2007
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Origin = Canada
Genre = World Fusion
Balkan Music
Afro-Cuban jazz
Flamenco
Indian Classical Music
Gypsy Music
Years_active = 2004–present
Label = Independent / Tambura Rasa
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URL = [http://www.tamburarasa.com www.tamburarasa.com]
Current_members = Ivan Tucakov - guitar
Tarun Nayar - tablas
Jaron Freeman-Fox - violin
Mike Michalkow - percussion
Karen - Flamenco Dancing
Leah - Belly Dancer
Victor Chorobik - Flutes
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Ivan Tucakov and Tambura Rasa "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." (Dec, 2006) Cultural Arts Magazine - Rambles

In 2004, after years of collaboration with his good friend tabla player Tarun Nayar, guitarist Ivan Tucakov (eevan tutsakov) formed the collective Tambura Rasa. Their musical relationship had initially been a duo setting, merging Tarun's Indian Classical Music knowledge with Ivan's Balkan and Iberian influences.

Throughout the years and after joining forces with numerous ethnic musicians and dancers, Tambura Rasa's act has developed into a diverse and unique style of gypsy-world-fusion. Some of the continuing members of the band include violinist Jaron Freeman-Fox, bass player John Bews and multi-percussionist Mike Michalkow.

With two CDs ' Sunrise on a New World' (2004) and 'Viaje' (2006) as well as over a dozen styles to pull from, Tambura Rasa bring us a rich, multicultural blend of contemporary grooves and traditional rhythms. In their regularly sold-out live acts and a solid fan base, Tambura Rasa weaves a tapestry of lively danceable melodies, complete with belly dancers and fiery flamenco.

Tambura Rasa has made a name for itself by playing its signature blend of gypsy violin, flamenco guitar, cuban percussion and indian tablas to packed houses of world music fans.

Ivan Tucakov

(born in 1978 in Belgrade) is a world music composer, guitarist, producer and promoter currently living in Vancouver, Canada.

Tucakov, of Serbo-Croatian descent, spent the first eight years of his childhood in the plains of central Turkey, then moved to live in Serbia, both the crossroads of eastern and western cultures and music. Throughout the years, he has done extensive travelling around the worlds gathering inspiration from various cultures. He explored the techniques of Balkan Music, Afro-Cuban jazz, Flamenco, Indian Classical Music, Music of Cuba, Persian Music, Fado, Gypsy Music and many more. He has worked with artists such as Strunz & Farah, Aditya Verma, Tarun Nayar, Suzka, Brian Poulsen, Victor Chorobik, Aboubacar Camara, David Sorroche, Mike Michalkow and many others.

Discography

tudio albums

* Sunrise on a New World (2004)

# Cinnabar
# Plamen
# Funky Bedouin
# Isla Mujeres / Yuandao (featuring Chris Suen on Diao and Xia)
# El Gharbi (featuring Aboubacar Camara with African singing)
# Anadol
# Hey Mister
# Ningchen (featuring Chris Suen on Diao and Xia)
# Makumba (featuring Aboubacar Camara with African singing)
# Nada

* Viaje (2006)

"Ten tracks fusing rhythms and instruments from Balkan, Iberian, South American and South Asian traditions. A cut above typical flamenco jazz. This has spark, skill and great production." (June 6, 2006) - The Province - by: Stuart Derdeyn

"... It's like a trip around the world, and you don't need to pack or track down your passport. ... The skill level of the performance ensemble is quite high, so world guitar fans should almost consider this a must-have; at the very least, have a listen and hear for yourself. Highly recommended." (Dec, 2006) - Guitar Nine Records

# Anadol (featuring Brian Poulsen on solo guitar)
# Jovano Jovanke
# Delirio (featuring David Sorroche with Flamenco singing)
# Viaje(featuring Victor Chorobik on duduk and flutes)
# TJango (featuring Dugg Schmidt on Bandoneon)
# Ghazal (featuring Aditya Verma on Sarod)
# Likeadazeickle (featuring Brian Poulsen on solo guitar)
# Dulces Suenos(featuring Luis Gutierrez with Flamenco singing)
# Mausim (featuring Victor Chorobik on duduk and flutes and Chris Suen on guzheng)
# Party Song (featuring Brian Poulsen on solo guitar)

Compilation albums

* 2006 - "Cinnabar Mix" - Café del Mar Vol. 13. Ivan's electronic mix of his own song Cinnabar (from the first CD) was released on this compilation.

Film scores

* 2004 - Golden Rush
* 2005 - On the Bag

External links

* [http://www.tamburarasa.com/ Official web site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/tamburarasa Myspace page]