I have a Masters in Anthropology, and I play percussions (mostly derbouka, also cajon, tombak and some piano) in different bands. I live with my wife and 2 children, and soon with my parents.

On a more day to day level I alternate between moments of intense energy and extraversion - and moments of calm and serenity. I can easily be turned off by lack of depth. I am open minded and open hearted, and love being surprised by unexpected connections

PHILOSOPHY

- Work yourself
- Cultivate what you desire to see in the world. whether it's generosity, solidarity or abstract painting.
- Integrity and clarity keeps things simple
- Just be yourself and we'll deal with that

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Good memories of hosting many many surfers, and travelling a lot when I was a student. Barocco Project concerts, random party starting, transes, spiritual conversations, laughing fits, absurd conversations and appartment tours. I cook when I feel inspired as well.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

- Sept. 2008. 6 couch surfers, 5 hosts, 1 kitten, 1 dog, sun, smiles, music. Beauty and frenzic party in my 7m² room.
- Falling in love with my couchsurfing host in 2009
- Hosting some people for 4 weeks and staying friends years later

Interests

Originality, subtle rebels, genuine expression, art in whatever form you present it to me in, meeting crazy / avant garde / inspired people.

• dogs
• arts
• beauty
• concerts
• dancing
• cooking
• partying
• painting
• music
• piano
• anthropology
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

Music-s : Chemirani-s, Selim Sesler, Rom music from Balkans - Turkey, Gypsy music from Rajasthan to Andalucia, Bojan Z Trio, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald / Afghani music, Sufi music, Lo'Jo

Books : I don't read much but I really liked everything is illuminated.

Movies : Whatever Works, Lucky Number Sliven, Gadjo Dilo, Je suis né d'une cigogne, 2001 Space Odyssey, The True Story,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sunrise. Sunset.
jammed with a Gnawa Music band in our garage
Seeing Lyon from its rooftops
Got a better pay from a gig in India than in France
Left everything to go to San Francisco

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany, India, Lebanon, Senegal, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United Kingdom, United States

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