Zelzeleh undertook a debut tour of Europe from May 20 to June 20. We had 18 performances in 9 countries, on a wide variety of indoor/outdoor stages. The tour spanned the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Slovenia, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, Turkey and Cyprus. While there were many highlights, Alternative Brains Rule Festival in Nicosia, Cyprus was the most memorable. Gratitude to Inverted Spectrum Records for booking the tour as well.
I love collaborating with dancers. I began working with Ishita back in 2021 on a music video of mine.
The duo of percussionist/electronic musician Ravish Momin (aka Sunken Cages) and dancer Ishita Mili seeks to blend ancient traditions with contemporary influences.Their collaboration weaves narratives of forgotten histories, resistance and healing rituals. They draw on street-rhythms from Mumbai to Cairo, and dance styles that blend traditional Indian Classical (Bharatnatyam) and tribal styles (Chhau) with Hip-Hop and beyond.
Excited to report that the long-awaited debut on Akuphone Records with multi-instrumentalist Faraway Ghost, has finally been released (November 29th)
Check it out below!
Wed. 10/30- Katzen Arts Center, American University, Washington DC
Thu. 10/31- Websters, Gorinto Productions, State College, PA
Fri. 11/1- The Downstairs, Ithaca Underground Productions, Ithaca, NY
Sat. 11/2- Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Sun. 11/3- Moondog Cafe, Detroit, MI
Mon. 11/4-University of Pittsburgh, PA (Masterclass)
Wed. 11/6- Old Town School of Folk, Chicago, IL
Thu. 11/7 -South Asia Institute Workshops, Chicago, IL
Fri. 11/8 – Space Shift Collective x Shruti Box, Chicago, IL
Sat. 11/9- Platypus- St. Louis MO
So very excited that my duo with Kamyar Arsani (Faraway Ghost ) is going to debut a
full-length recording on the amazing Akuphone Records in late November 2024!
Pre-order (digital or vinyl) link below:
“Hosted by digitalDrummer founder and editor Allan Leibowitz, this exclusive presentation stream will feature e-drum experts who will share their insight, skills and talents in carefully curated sessions aimed at drummers of all levels, as well as drum retailers and software distributors.”
Honored to be invited here, alongside some stellar electronic drummers/producers!
“New York City-based drummer/producer Ravish Momin is known for his innovative Ableton-driven electronic drumming. Having recently been commissioned by Depeche Mode for a remix as well as having performed at the prestigious LeGuessWho? Festival (NL) and Big Ears Festival (US), Momin brings his unique approach that integrates global rhythms and forward-thinking sound design to both electronic music production as well as live performance.
Making his debut at the UK Drum Show with his command of South Indian, North African and Middle-eastern rhythms, he will show how Ableton Live can be a powerful tool for live performance that integrates his Alternate Mode FSR-based (force-sensing resistor) kit with complex live-looping and layered sound-design.
Ravish will explore creative techniques for using Ableton that will benefit both electronic drummers and producers alike.”
My new working duo with multi-instrumentalist Faraway Ghost (Kamyar Arsani) will release a full-length on French label
Honored to have been invited to Starr Busby’s Residency at Three’s Brewing. Starr’s a great singer, blending Blues, Gospel, Jazz and Soul with electronics.
kicking off our US Tour, I’m extremely excited to have an opportunity to present my music at Joe’s Pub, a venerable NY institution I’ve long sought.