Tibetan-Australian performer Tenzin Choegyal is coming to Merimbula to take audiences on a musical journey to Tibet.
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Mr Choegyal will visit the area to perform his concert 'Be the Mountain' at Twyford Hall in Merimbula on Sunday, May 1.
Drawing on his Tibetan roots, Mr Choegyal's soaring vocals and traditional Tibetan flute solos express a deep connection to the wandering people of his homeland.
Being a son of Tibetan nomads, Mr Choegyal said he feels a particular connection to the music of the Himalayan plateau and remains dedicated to preserving Tibet's musical traditions.
"My music has evolved through my own journey from Tibet to India, Australia and around the world. But wherever I am in the world, my music also connects me to my homeland," he said.
The world-renowned Tibetan singer-songwriter came to Australia in 1997 and has since taken audiences on a journey through his lilting, nomad-style songs, Buddhist texts and poetry, and playful Tibetan folk tunes that reflect the experiences of the Tibetan people.
Following his Australian debut Mr Choegyal has well and truly made his mark on the world music circuit, and is today considered one of the world's finest Tibetan musicians.
Mr Choegyal is well known for his mastery of traditional Tibetan instruments such as the lingbu, a bamboo flute, and the dranyen, a three stringed lute.
He is best known, however, for his vocal ability and master of droklu, the nomad songs of his herding and salt-trading parents.
Mr Choegyal's recent album, Songs from the Bardo, is a contemporary interpretation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead.
"It's a really beautiful ancient text, so Songs from the Bardo, is a fusion of ancient wisdom with a very contemporary sound," Mr Choegyal said.
The performance will being at 4pm on Sunday, May 1, at Twyford Hall. For bookings, visit twyfordhall.com.au or phone 02 6495 7435.