Gijs Anders van Straalen

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Welcome! My name is Gijs Anders van Straalen. I'm a percussionist and etnomusicologist, living in the Netherlands and working all over Europe. Bands and artists that I play and/ or have recorded with include Sensual, Wouter Hamel, Benny Sings, Kofi Anomynous, Giovanca, DOX Family, Wim Warman, Disney's the Lion King, Jazzjuice, Graham B., Scallymatic Orchestra, Antonia, Roos Jonker, Ad Colen, Joshua Samson, Art in Rhythm, Marc van Roon, Deire, Harmen Fraanje, Hans van Oosterhout, Aron Raams, Edwin Rutten, Denise Jannah, Bert van den Brink and many more.My research projects include the dvd project 'One World, Many Musics' (Codarts, conservatory Rotterdam) and my final thesis 'Shake, Rattle & Roll' about the emerging of the jazzpercussionist in the Netherlands released in January 2007. Download it for free at www.gijsvanstraalen.com. At the moment I'm touring with Wouter Hamel in the Netherlands. In February we will be playing concerts in Osaka and Tokyo, so stay tuned for more updates at www.gijsvanstraalen.comCheck also the new album of Sensual called 'Salve' and my work on the forthcoming Giovanca debut album (presentation 27th of March Paradiso Amsterdam) Meanwhile, groove on! ciao Gijsinho