Raga Rhythms: Tom Teasley & John Wubbenhorst

Master percussionist/multi-instrumentalist Tom Teasley and flutist John Wubbenhorst present a fusion of world music informed by Tom’s multiple tours as a cultural envoy for the U.S. Department of State and John’s deep knowledge and experience of Indian classical music and jazz harmony. The duo utilizes raga (from Sanskrit, meaning “color” or “passion”), one of the ancient traditional melodic patterns in Indian music that provides a framework for improvisation and composition.

The performance will take place on Friday, Sept. 27th at 7 p.m. at the Jettie Baker Center in Clintwood. Tickets are $10 at the door. Children and students admitted free! For more information and to make reservations, please visit proartva.org.

​Tom Teasley performs a journey of world music and innovative percussion techniques. This critically acclaimed, award-winning artist has traveled the globe, worked with the National Symphony, and served as artist-in-residence at the Kennedy Center. He’s been called “a percussionist in the widest and most exuberant sense of the word, musical wizard and multi-instrumental genius” by The Washington Post.

​John Wubbenhorst is an eclectic world music pioneer who masters both the Western flute and the bansuri (North Indian Bamboo flute). John’s decades of instruction from internationally acclaimed Indian flutist Hariprasad Chaurasia and many years of experience with Western greats such as Paul Horn, Jack DeJohnette, and Victor Wooten have made him a unique force on the world music scene.

Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or email the Pro-Art office at [email protected]. For evolving conditions related to weather cancellations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for up-to-date information.

This project was supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundation, and the Lee County Community Foundation.