The Spirits of Tribal Music: Trance dances, ancient spirits, exotic instruments; and don't forget rat for dinner.

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Chuck Jonkey is an adventurer/composer/musician/filmmaker who transforms his wild experiences into sound, music and film. Chuck's exotic adventures have taken him to the furthest reaches of primitive worlds. Referred to as an "ethnomusicianthropologist" Chuck travels around the world in search of adventure among the world’s most isolated tribal groups. He has explored the deep Amazon and the rain forests of Thailand, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, and Mexico. Chuck’s travels have also taken him to West Africa, Borneo, French Polynesia, Morocco, Venezuela, Russia, China, India and many other countries. 

Chuck owns Sonic Safari Music. He has produced and published over 110 CDs of exotic music. Chuck has also produced several TV shows and documentaries. 

He is a member of the Los Angeles Adventurers’ Club. 

In this episode, Chuck shares some of his stories and the tribal music he has found during his expeditions into the deep wild places.

Hosted by Adventure Photo Journalist Michael J. Reinhart
www.MichaelJReinhart.com