In some traditional African dances, people wear masks in order to become the embodiments of particular spirits. I have heard that they often cover the mouth-piece with spider webs or something that resonates, so that their voice gets distorted, ceasing to be the voice of a human and becoming representative of a voice that comes from another world.
Justin AdamsOne of my interests is to understand what constitutes the vibe of a place and what makes one concert different from another.
Justin AdamsI have much clearer memories of my time in Egypt: songs on the radio, the rhythms that accompanied belly dancers, the sound of the adhan - the Muslim call to prayer. I just soaked it all up.
Justin AdamsThe closer you get to the source, the more you begin to understand its essential nature.
Justin Adams