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Folk, Jazz and Tribal musician. Checks stuff out. Likes ardent conversation

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Being hosted:

To save money (our budget is small!); We hope to blend in as far as possible - yeah right.. If we can learn a bit about the history of the area in the process that can be cool. We hope to get a couple of pointers with regards to checking out the social scene.

Hosting:

Being able to return the favor for the occasions where I get hosted.
Staying informed on life overseas.
To give a roof over a traveller's head has always been known to be an honor worldwide. Being part of this global tradition and everything that go with it is exciting for me.

Interests

• dancing
• meditation
• gardening
• cycling
• philosophy
• psychology
• art
• going to concerts
• hosting parties
• performing music
• nature exploring
• murray

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
This year it was contemporary folk, but, living in a third-world country, I often feel guilty listening to comfortable people singing serious. At the moment it's a little synth-pop, synth-wave, lots of IDM and, of course, the B52's. Last year It was DnB along the lines of early Squarepusher, and I listened to some old-school progressive horn players, such as Faroah Sanders and John Surman,
I also went through a metal phase. Also had an Alternative phase (still do). My mega Dream-trance and Ambient phase of the 90's still lingers. Recently I discovered progressive house; waiting for it to get more progressive. Did I mention the B-52's?

Movies:
Used to be a huge Psy-fi and horror fan. Still watch them now and then. Nowadays it's mainly documentaries (history, music, day-in-the-life, autobiographical)

Books:
Travel journals and Ancient Wisdom, but I enjoy them slowly and thoroughly, and bit by bit.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I think it will be fun to hang out with people in their environment wherever possible. I am normally open for complete immerwion but also comfortable with exploring a place on my own.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, England, Italy, Lesotho, Slovakia, Swaziland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa