Direct transcription of an umrhubhe bow piece as played by Dizu Plaatjies. Only a piano is used for this recording.

Umrhubhe Transcription for Solo Piano

I'll be sharing snippets of new work here, informal recordings and the occasional commercially released track. About Kathleen: Kathleen’s fifteen years spent living and performing in New York City's contemporary music scene have inspired her to think of the piano in a totally different way, using the inside of the piano to create a unique sound world and creating music and shows that cross boundaries and genres effortlessly. A 2014 South African Music Awards nominee for best classical/instrumental album, she has performed on four continents with some of the world’s leading musicians, including Grammy-nominated duo partner David Krakauer. Venues include many appearances at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, where she gave her acclaimed solo debut. Her recorded work can be heard on NAXOS, Gallo Africa, Ossia Records and Table Pounding Records labels. As a composer, she is a 2017 Con Edison Exploring the Metropolis Composer-in-Residence in New York, and was a 2014-15 Fellow of the Dramatist Guild. A native of South Africa, Kathleen is a member of ASCAP, The Dramatist Guild and Chamber Music America. www.kathleentagg.com

Kathleen Tagg