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If you are a friend of mine, there is a good chance that you have some deep contemplative questions. I know I did, and that I found the most important answers here:

I just found this production I did four years ago, during the COVID 19 plandemic, for Colorado Mesa universities Open Studio Project.

Perhaps you will like it so I am posting it on my FB page now.

Open Studio - Robert Wright | Colorado Mesa University CMU student Robert Wright plays music inspired by Middle Eastern rhythms.President Foster issued a call to all faculty/staff/students to pull wisdom from the...

Whoop, there it is! Who is that handsome college graduate?

To be honest, I didn't expect to make it to 60 years of age. Today, I am grateful that I have.

On Friday, December 15 at 9:00 am, I did my commencement walk and was awarded a 5-year degree from Colorado Mesa University, in Grand Junction, CO. Bachelor of Music - with Essential Studies in Business. (Are you really talented and need a promoter?)

I've graduated with distinction, Cum Laud. It feels a little weird having letters after my name:

Robert Wright - BM-ESB

Ras Raqs has leveled up. Lessons cost more now. As do Performances and Studio Sessions. Since I know a lot more now, I've given myself a raise.

Komodon is the rhythm from Guinea, West Africa, that accompanies the Dance of the Crazy Man.
I've arranged a rendition for a special event at Colorado Mesa University. This Komodon solo was performed as the Invocation for the inaugural Prism concert, 7 stages, 108 musicians, 30+ performances in 99 minutes. It was pretty amazing.

If you would like to learn how to play Komodon, I can teach you in a private lesson, in person or on Zoom.

Enjoy Komodon

Komodon - Invocation for Prism Concert, by Robert "Ras Raqs" Wright track by Robert "Ras Raqs" Wright

During Covid-19 students were sent home. CMU started up a Civic Forum featuring an Open Studio, for staff, faculty and students to contribute too. Here is the amateur video I took and donated:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWfY0L2IIGs&feature=youtu.be
Robert Wright - Middle Eastern Doumbec medley.

PS.When you are done check out the other performances in the Open Studio: https://www.coloradomesa.edu/civic-forum/open-studio.html?fbclid=IwAR36rAmz-9nXODhgk5TBvaD_BLq-XGkOO6mzdagmjWFJHpGTE5wpN0H95vo

Open Studio - Robert Wright | Colorado Mesa University CMU student Robert Wright plays music inspired by middle eastern rhythms.

Ping me if you are looking for private or group hand drumming lessons in Grand Junction. West African Ensemble (Djembe/Djun Djun), Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean (Conga/Bongo,Clave,Bell) and Middle Eastern (Doumbec/Riqq). 30 years at this; and all yours for only one Jackson per lesson.

If you are beyond curiosity and for certain want to meet up you can text me also: 970-three7nine-2seven4four

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