Roy with Chameleoneye

Welcome to Roy and Chameleoneye’s myspace! Here are some things that people have written about us: None of Roys gigs are the same. It is his vision to combine traditional instruments with modern ones, to bring together guest musicians from different backgrounds, whose individual styles reflect their diversity and to allow them to express this freely together. This produces the sound of Roy and Chameleoneye. Seeing them perform is like being part of a highly energised jam session where combined with the energy of each venue and the hugely varied audiences this mixture of musicians will always produce something new. Roy’s own backgorund is traditional and his particular way of performing and singing is very much influenced by this along with other kinds of music. Roy aims to transcend cultural and political borders through music and to keep the sound in a state of constant renewal and evolution. By bringing together instruments such as the kora, balfon, djembe or talking drums (traditional instruments) and combining them with electric guitar, bass, sax, keyboard, violin and drumkit he is able to express his vision with each instrument contributing equally to create a groove and the sound that is Roy and Chameleoeneye.More info: When not performing with his band Chameleoneye, Roy performs as a session percussionist /backing vocals (myspace.com/royrhythm) with different artists. He performed at events such as the 'London Award' in November 2006 at Earls Court alongside artists such including 'Michael Jackson, Nelly Furtado, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Faithless, Enya, Katie Melua, Bob Sinclar, Mary J. Blige, Andrea Bocelli & Dima Bilan. He was also part of the percussion at Telefônica Open Jazz at the Cocacola Dome in Johannesburg in September 2008 with special guest Chaka Khan. Roy also plays percussion alongside djs such as Jorge Montiel, Dj Molasses Khay aka Afro Sol in Europe amongst others. These gigs often result in the release of a newly worked track. He has also performed in advertising promotions for Sony in Tokyo and modelled as a musician for Storm Agency in London. He has played for the NSPCC at 606 club in London, at Trivandrum University, South India for UNICEF and has performed at several of the Music for Children outdoor events in London. (www.music4children.org)He has been part of a drumming workshop for children held at Womad Festival in the UK several times. In June 2007 he joined the energetic Jam Sahel in Paris, organised by " le guerrier mandingue" Cheik Tidiane Seck, in aid of the people of the Sahel (www.jamsahel.org). Contributing to these events is especially important to him. ROY IN JAPAN. SEPTEMBER 2005. ROY IN NEW YORK. LP/MEINL DRUMS & PERCUSSIONS CLINICS. FEB 2009.CALCUTTA. MARCH 2006.