31. Joseph Batrouney: Middle Eastern, Jazz and Flamenco Influences, Music Education, and the Hybrid Cajon-Drumkit
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This week’s special guest is drummer Joseph Batrouney.
We discuss his latest original album, ‘At Hand’, teaching, various styles of music, his hybrid cajon-drumkit, travel, practice, Melbourne, New York, Spain, and so much more! Joseph shares some of his ponderings about music education, the romanticism of being a professional musician and pursuing excellence on your instrument - and even touches on the good v bad of ‘the whiplash thing’. This was a really interesting conversation with a very talented musician who has lived, worked and studied with musicians across the world.
Australian-born Lebanese drummer Joseph Batrouney’s music reflects his rich and diverse journey across Middle Eastern, jazz, and flamenco genres. His formal education includes a Bachelor of Jazz and Contemporary Music from Monash University, with additional studies at New York University. He has been taught by notaries such as Tony Moreno, Nate Smith, Israel ‘Piraña’ Suarez, Bandolero, and Simon Barker.
Joseph's performance history includes collaborations with the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, a feature performance with Zourouna for Multicultural Arts Victoria, performances at Cafe Berlin in Madrid, and international tours with Arte Kanela Flamenco. He has also performed with Riley Lee, a Shakuhachi Grand Master, and Diego Guerrero, (Latin Grammy-nominated).
His work draws heavily on early childhood listening experiences with Middle Eastern music, the theoretical foundation gained through formal study of the drumset, and the rawness of flamenco, as showcased in his recordings as an accompanist, freelance performances, and original EPs,'Salt' and 'At Hand.'
Special shoutout to the excellent drum tutorship of Paul Matcott, the high school drum teacher at BHS for both Joseph Batrouney and podcast host Luke.
The conversation is now available on all streaming platforms, YouTube and our website.
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