Unleash your curiosity, and let's dive deeper into the world of rhythm and percussion with Jason Cooper of The Cure and Sirish Manji!
Jason Cooper, The Cure's powerhouse drummer, will take you on a mesmerising journey through some of the band's most iconic tracks. Ever wondered what it's like to be in The Cure? Jason will spill the tea in an insightful Q&A. Learn about life on the road, in the studio, and the magic behind the music. In this unforgettable musical journey led by two extraordinary maestros! They Share their profound expertise and musical insights.
JASON COOPER
Jason’s professional drumming career began in 1988 playing TV shows and touring with bass player Jean Jaques Burnell of The Stranglers. In the mid 90s he joined The Cure - Playing on 5 studio albums , 6 live DVD releases , many TV appearances including Letterman , Jay Leno , Saturday night live and completing over 10 world tours , headlining countless Festivals around the world including Glastonbury 2019 for the 4th time and most recently the sell out ‘ Songs of a lost World 2022 / 2023 ‘ tour in both Europe and the USA . Jason has also recorded drums for many international artists, most notably, David Bowie. Jason has also composed many film and TV scores including one of the most iconic films of all time American Psycho.
SIRISH MANJI
Sirishkumar Manji, known by the stage name Sirishkumar, is a tabla virtuoso. A disciple of his father, the gifted vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Pandit Bhagwanji Manji, who in turn learnt from the legendary classical singer Pandit Omkarnath Thakur, from India. Sirishkumar has been playing tabla since the age of six, with music permeating every aspect of his life, carrying on the great tradition of classical Indian music. During his career, Sirish has worked on innumerable collaborations with musicians from a wide variety of backgrounds, including jazz, contemporary classical music, pop, the avant-garde, and many musical traditions from all over the world. He also works in his studio in London with all kinds of musicians and artists.
Experience a seamless blend of styles, from rock to world percussion, as these virtuosos demonstrate the power of cross-genre creativity. Get ready for an extraordinary evening that promises to redefine your musical perspective! Secure your spot now!