NOW
NEXT
LATER
NOW
NEXT
LATER
NOW
NEXT
LATER

Bent Notes

30 May 2018

The Calling Of The Usefulness Of Art

Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts

The Calling Of The Usefulness Of Art

Adam Simmons and Ray Pereira visited the Bent Notes Studio in April to chat about Adam’s latest work in The Usefulness Of Art series – The Calling.

Created after Adam’s recent first visit to his Mother’s homeland, the work is inspired by the sounds, experiences and culture of Sri-Lanka.

Adam invited Ray Pereira to join him in the work to provide the rhythmic associations using Ray’s Afrolankan drumming system.

The Calling premiered at Forty-Five Downstairs in May 2018.  The next work in the series is scheduled for premiere in July 2018.

Hear all about “The Calling” in this discussion with David Moyle on Bent Notes.

Adam Simmons and Ray Pereira were guests of Bent Notes on Sunday April 29, 2018.

JOY 94.9 – Your Voice – Your Radio Station – Out. Loud. Proud.

Thanks to our Podcaster: Ilona

Image: Adam Simmons and his Creative Music Ensemble with Ray Pereira and his Afrolankan dumming system at Forty-Five Downstairs

RECENT PODCAST

Hetty’s Four Seasons kicks off with Spring

2 Nov 2025

Hetty’s Four Seasons kicks off with Spring

Arts, Jazz, Music, Performing Arts

International Jazz Vocalist Hetty Kate spoke with Bent Notes about her brand new album - the first in a series ...

Adam’s First Rhythms

16 Oct 2025

Adam’s First Rhythms

Arts, Jazz, Music, Performing Arts

Composer, percussionist, painter, educator and proud Kamilaroi man Adam Manning spoke with Bent Notes about his growing up with music and ...

Darcy’s World of Cello

9 Oct 2025

Darcy’s World of Cello

Arts, Jazz, Music, Performing Arts

Emerging Melbourne based Cello player, composer and educator Darcy Gilkerson spoke with Bent Notes about his Debut album - Acteon, ...