Peoria Journal Star
Illinois, USA - Mateusz Koszarek said he wished he could have gotten out of his seat and danced.
His thoughts echoed the sentiments of many audience members at the performance of world fusion percussion ensemble Callaloo on Sunday at Bradley University’s Dingeldine Music Center.
The urge to dance was provoked by a sense of spirit and cheerfulness that pervaded the hall from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
.... As a world fusion group, Callaloo never aspires toward one authentic sound, but borrows from a variety of influences, according to [Scott] Johnson.
He strives to bring the steel pan away from its conventional role.
“People tend to think of steel pan as just the party instrument. I’m trying to get into it being more expressive — an expression of my different feelings and emotions. Not everything we did was happy and lighthearted. Some of it was more serious, or more beautiful and gentle. Some of it was more aggressive. I’m trying to bring out more emotions and communicate that to the audience.”
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