GWO KA - PODCASTS

Gwo Ka is music born in Guadeloupe and stands for big drum. It is the union of music, dance, and spirit. 
Two drummers are playing a specific rhythm as the base. The “Makè”, the third drummer, is placed at the center to follow, feel and whisper any of the dancers gestures. He matches the rhythm and energy of the dancers, becoming their shadow, and establishing a real dialogue between them. 
With my project I want to translate the rhythms of Gwo Ka in every upcoming mix. 
There are seven specific rhythms.
This one is "Mennde", dedicated to celebration and escape.

Enjoy 
WINDFUHR

"Gwo ka is a dance of improvisation, a dance of the instinct, of the moment…
It´s dance of resistance, of resilience and adaptation: A Dance of Life"

THERE IS NO MOVEMENT WITHOUT RHYTHM

Cover: cave in Guadeloupe

MENNDE

Gwo Ka is music born in Guadeloupe and stands for big drum. It is the union of music, dance, and spirit. 
Two drummers are playing a specific rhythm as the base. The “Makè”, the third drummer, is placed at the center to follow, feel and whisper any of the dancers gestures. He matches the rhythm and energy of the dancers, becoming their shadow, and establishing a real dialogue between them. 
With my project I want to translate the rhythms of Gwo Ka in every upcoming mix. 
There are seven specific rhythms.
First one is Léwôz.

Enjoy 
WINDFUHR
                                

"Gwo ka is a dance of improvisation, a dance of the instinct, of the  moment…
 It´s dance of resistance, of resilience and adaptation: A Dance of Life"

THERE IS NO MOVEMENT WITHOUT RHYTHM


Cover: illustrated flag of Guadeloupe by Patrick Chwoinski

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GWO KA

LÉWÔZ

EERSTE COMMUNIE RESIDENT

Guided by the rhythm of drums, his musical journey is defined by hypnotic introspections and consistent energy flow. It is precisely the union of these elements which allows the mind to wander and the body to keep moving. A strictly warm and organic sound, dominated by low frequencies and percussive elements is Windfuhr’s signature touch. 

Music as a tool - to explore himself and to build a dialogue with the audience. His Guadeloupean heritage enables him to capture and adapt the musical tradition of `Gwo Ka‘ - which in Creole means “big drum”- into each one of his mixes. Gwo Ka is the combination of sound and movement through the rhythms played on the drums and the dances of the audience. In its traditional form, drummers and dancers merge into an infinite interaction of rhythms and gestures giving life to a communal performance. 
Inspired by his roots, Windfuhr translates this tradition into contemporary soundscapes with the aim to emphasize the connection between dance, spirit and music. The philosophy of communication through sound lies at the roots of his passion: by reading and understanding the energy of the dancers, he becomes their shadow and allows the creation of a story where everyone is the author. 
To connect with people but also to disconnect from reality sums up his commitment to this form of art.

booking request: gils@kromantiagency.com