Ivan Tucakov
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Ivan Tucakov is a world music
composer, guitarist, producer and promoter currently living in Vancouver
, Canada
.
, 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.
player, Tarun Nayar in 2004. Their music merges Tarun's Indian Classical Music knowledge with Ivan's Balkan and Iberian influences. Some of the continuing members of the band include violinist Michael Fraser, bass player John Bews and drummer Trevor Grant & percussionist Pepe Danza.
Tambura Rasa has released two CDs: 'Sunrise on a New World' (2004) and '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
"More than just world music, this is positively global in its reach with flamenco and Middle-Eastern music fusing with Balkan, gypsy and Afro-Latin, all performed with great skill and verve" -- J.P.M. - The Province
A lounge electronica compilation of some of Tambura Rasa world fusion compositions from 2005-2009 (Includes Cafe del Mar
's releases: Cinnabar Mix and Gypsy Love Mix)
The CD "Tambura Rasa Beats" was nominated for the Western Canadian Music Award 2010 World Recording of the Year.
Along with those feature length films, Ivan Tucakov has also provided music for Instructional videos by Nick Woolsey's Playpoi.
The book was a result years of studying human interactions, thorough research of various psychological tools and theories on communication, working as a PR and road manager for years and a degree in computers and physics, which offered a logical and empirical approach to his writing.
The book is a practical, strategically organized and easy to implement guide that enables us to know where to focus our attention and how to choose actions in order to build and maintain nurturing relationships with others and ourselves. Supported by an illustrated, thorough example throughout and a full practice section at the back, this book offers guidance in areas of personal growth, family dynamics, work settings, conflict resolution, counseling, education, community building, social issues and beyond.
World music
World music is a term with widely varying definitions, often encompassing music which is primarily identified as another genre. This is evidenced by world music definitions such as "all of the music in the world" or "somebody else's local music"...
composer, guitarist, producer and promoter currently living in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
History
Tucakov, of Serbo-Croatian descent, spent the first eight years of his childhood in the plains of central TurkeyTurkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, then moved to live in Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
, 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
Afro-Cuban jazz
Afro-Cuban jazz is an early form of Latin jazz that mixes Afro-Cuban rhythms with harmonies and musical timbre typical of Bebop. It was developed in the early 1940s by both Cuban musicians and Jazz musicians, with Dizzy Gillespie, Mario Bauza, Machito and Stan Kenton among some of the most notable...
, Flamenco
Flamenco
Flamenco is a genre of music and dance which has its foundation in Andalusian music and dance and in whose evolution Andalusian Gypsies played an important part....
, Indian Classical Music
Indian classical music
The origins of Indian classical music can be found in the Vedas, which are the oldest scriptures in the Hindu tradition. Indian classical music has also been significantly influenced by, or syncretised with, Indian folk music and Persian music. The Samaveda, one of the four Vedas, describes music...
, Music of Cuba
Music of Cuba
The Caribbean island of Cuba has developed a wide range of creolized musical styles, based on its cultural origins in Europe and Africa. Since the 19th century its music has been hugely popular and influential throughout the world...
, Persian Music
Persian music
Persian traditional music is the traditional and indigenous music of Iran: mūsīqī, the science and art of music, and moosiqi, the sound and performance of music .-Origins:Archeological evidence reveals musical instruments that were...
, Fado
Fado
Fado is a music genre which can be traced to the 1820s in Portugal, but probably with much earlier origins. Fado historian and scholar, Rui Vieira Nery, states that "the only reliable information on the history of Fado was orally transmitted and goes back to the 1820s and 1830s at best...
, Gypsy Music
Roma music
Romani music is the music of the Romani people, who have their origins in Northern India, but today live mostly in Europe....
and many more.
Tambura Rasa
Ivan Tucakov formed collective Tambura Rasa with his good friend, tablaTabla
The tabla is a popular Indian percussion instrument used in Hindustani classical music and in popular and devotional music of the Indian subcontinent. The instrument consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres...
player, Tarun Nayar in 2004. Their music merges Tarun's Indian Classical Music knowledge with Ivan's Balkan and Iberian influences. Some of the continuing members of the band include violinist Michael Fraser, bass player John Bews and drummer Trevor Grant & percussionist Pepe Danza.
Tambura Rasa has released two CDs: 'Sunrise on a New World' (2004) and 'Viaje' (2006)
Studio 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)
"... 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)
- Kamanala (2008)
"More than just world music, this is positively global in its reach with flamenco and Middle-Eastern music fusing with Balkan, gypsy and Afro-Latin, all performed with great skill and verve" -- J.P.M. - The Province
- Gypsy Love (featuring Joseph 'Pepe' Danza on Percussion and Flute)
- Tambura Pana
- Bandido
- Loved One
- Ceo Svet (featuring Anupam Shobhakar on the Sarod)
- Mujeres
- Akşam (featuring Anupam Shobhakar on the Sarod)
- Cintamani
- Estrella (featuring Joseph 'Pepe' Danza on Percussion)
- Hang On (featuring Chin Injeti)
- Tambura Rasa Beats (2009)
A lounge electronica compilation of some of Tambura Rasa world fusion compositions from 2005-2009 (Includes Cafe del Mar
Café del Mar
Café del Mar is a bar located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. It is known for its sunsets and chill-out music.- Beginning :The Café del Mar was founded by Ramón Guiral, Carlos Andrea, and José Les on 20 June 1980.- Decoration :...
's releases: Cinnabar Mix and Gypsy Love Mix)
The CD "Tambura Rasa Beats" was nominated for the Western Canadian Music Award 2010 World Recording of the Year.
- Cinnabar Mix (Café del Mar XIII Mix)
- Tambura Pana (Latin Dub Mix)
- Isla Mujeres (Bossa Lounge Mix)
- Mausim (Yoga Mix)
- Ningchen (Tranquil Morning Mix)
- Funky B (Desert Mirage Mix)
- Ghazal (Indian Chill Mix)
- Gypsy Love Mix (Café del Mar XVI Mix)
- Adsum (2011)
- Ardor Kadife (Baladi Buleria)
- Miris Irisa
- Se Smej
- A Day With You
- Oh! Belka
- Vrcka
- Soledad
- Adsum
- Lamento de Amistad (Siguirilla)
- New World
Compilation albums
- 2006 - "Cinnabar Mix" - Café del MarCafé del MarCafé del Mar is a bar located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. It is known for its sunsets and chill-out music.- Beginning :The Café del Mar was founded by Ramón Guiral, Carlos Andrea, and José Les on 20 June 1980.- Decoration :...
Vol. 13. Ivan's electronic mix of his own song Cinnabar (from the first CD "Sunrise on a New World") is released on this compilation.
- 2009 - "Gypsy Love Mix" - Café del MarCafé del MarCafé del Mar is a bar located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. It is known for its sunsets and chill-out music.- Beginning :The Café del Mar was founded by Ramón Guiral, Carlos Andrea, and José Les on 20 June 1980.- Decoration :...
Vol. 16. Ivan's electronic mix of his own song Gypsy Love (from the third CD "Kamanala") is released on this compilation.
Film scores
- 2004 - Golden Rush
- 2005 - On the Bag
Along with those feature length films, Ivan Tucakov has also provided music for Instructional videos by Nick Woolsey's Playpoi.
Mindful Connection Method
In 2010 Ivan Tucakov released a book on social dynamics called “The Mindful Connection Method”.The book was a result years of studying human interactions, thorough research of various psychological tools and theories on communication, working as a PR and road manager for years and a degree in computers and physics, which offered a logical and empirical approach to his writing.
The book is a practical, strategically organized and easy to implement guide that enables us to know where to focus our attention and how to choose actions in order to build and maintain nurturing relationships with others and ourselves. Supported by an illustrated, thorough example throughout and a full practice section at the back, this book offers guidance in areas of personal growth, family dynamics, work settings, conflict resolution, counseling, education, community building, social issues and beyond.