Where
Malta Society of Arts, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta View map
Rhythm and motion. A hypnotic surge of percussive energy. Australian drummer Will Guthrie fuses traditional drumming with amplified found objects. Opening the night, Malta’s Banjo Rancho (Benji Cachia) joins dance artist Sarah Vella for an improvisational fusion of rhythm and movement.
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Description
Australian drummer and percussionist Will Guthrie is celebrated for his innovative integration of traditional drumming with unconventional elements such as amplified found objects. Guthrie’s extensive body of work spans solo performances and collaborations, with releases on esteemed labels like Black Truffle and Editions Mego. His recent endeavours include leading the contemporary hybrid percussion and Indonesian gamelan group, Ensemble Nist-Nah, reflecting his deep engagement with diverse musical traditions.
Opening the night, Malta’s own Benji Cachia. Better known professionally as Banjo Rancho, he is a seasoned musician with over two decades of experience. Cachia has shared stages with renowned artists and is acclaimed for his impeccable rhythmic concepts and diverse stylistic range, ranging from metal, to jazz, to Indian percussion. His dynamic drumming, which seamlessly blends traditional rock and jazz rhythms with experimentation, has made him a beloved figure in the Maltese music scene.
Cachia will work together with Sarah Vella, a Maltese dance artist and choreographer whose work spans stage, film, opera, and site-specific performances. Vella’s choreography is deeply informed by her therapeutic practice, emphasizing authenticity and improvisation.