Album Notes

SisterMonk Harem is fiery, original, 'acoustic world' music. Djembe, guitar, didgeridoo, dumbek, flute and stirring vocals create this spirited 'gypsy-funk' ethnofusion.

Djembe-player and vocalist, Kathleen Deane, ignites the energy with soulful rhythms and vocals. Joseph Sanchez fires up the signature sound with percussion, didgeridoo, and flute. Guitarist Jody Rubel evokes a multicultural, unpredictable topography, that keeps you guessing.

Special guests include David Ritt, principle trombonist of the Seattle Symphony, and Talia Marcus, best known for her work on Van Morrison's "Into the Music."

SisterMonk Harem formed in 1999 on Whidbey Island, north of Seattle, to explore the ferocious acoustic power of guitar, hand drums, and non-traditional instruments.

They brought this experiment to the streets of Seattle's Westlake Center, where thousands have danced to their fusion.

Their newly-released third album, "Original Mind," features stunning performances by guest trombonist David Ritt, and violinist Talia Marcus.

PERFORMANCES IN NYC:
Knitting Factory
Elbow Room
Le Bar Bats
Bagott Inn
Open Center
Columbia University
Tower Records
Barnes And Nobles
Borders Books

PERFORMANCES IN PACIFIC NW:
Northwest Folklife Festival
Seattle Hempfest
The Rainbow
Siren's
Vashon Island Earth Fair
Rolling Thunder Democracy Tour
Evergreen College
Bastyr University
Humboldt State University
Whidbey Institute
East West Books
and much more...

RADIO APPEARANCES
KUOW 94.9 FM (NPR) "The Beat" With Dave Beck
KCBS 91.3 FM "Roots And Branches"
KSER 90.7 FM "The Sunlit Room".

NOTED BY
Luaka Bop Records
Triloka Records
Cyro Baptista (Brazilian percussionist who has toured with Sting, Herbie Hancock, Paul Simon and Milton Nascimento).