9.10.2014

construct (a series)

"I would call it afro-punk," states Gillespie. "I think where we were at, we were into the whole improvisation, but built on strict rhythms. And at the same time, everything esles was pure energy, flying over the rhythm. It created a really great environment to dance to, because in your head, you're way out there, but your feet are locked into this rhythm. So it was a great partnering of punk and dance music."

Excerpt: The Art of Percussion, By Ezra Gale. pp. 69,  waxpoetics #45 (dance issue)