„Simply back to Simplicity“ - Glen Velez und Murat Coşkun
06.04.2026, 20h

E-Werk, Freiburg 
20 € / 16 € (reduced)  / 5€ StudiTicket

The frame drum axis “New York-Freiburg” is an important constant in the festival program and an expression of great appreciation. Nevertheless, this evening marks a first: for the first time, Freiburg-based world percussionist Murat Coşkun and multiple Grammy Award winner Glen Velez (USA) will perform as a duo on stage.

It is an interplay between two frame drum masters whose playing combines intimacy, a love of improvisation, and a passion for clear forms. They enjoy the moment, inspired by the present and what the music of their counterpart tells them. In doing so, they rely on their intuition, let their instruments speak, but also draw on the familiar, on the experiences of numerous joint tours on which they have shared the stage.  Indian, shamanic, and Turkish-Arabic elements find expression in their compositions. Glen Velez's Mexican roots are just as noticeable as Murat Coşkun's connection to Turkish music.

This year's festival theme, “Simplicity,” serves as a guide. Velez and Coşkun demonstrate the power, beauty, clarity, joie de vivre, and appeal of “simplicity,” which people often long for. Even the more complex parts of their music are interwoven with a lightness that opens them up to listeners.

Two generations meet: Velez created a new genre of drumming with his very own performance style—inspired by years of studying percussion and frame drums from different cultures. His virtuoso playing and original compositional style, which incorporates drum language and Central Asian overtone singing, have opened up new avenues for musicians around the world.
Murat Coşkun learned a lot from him and adopted essential elements for his own playing.
Velez was an important guide for him, enabling the great frame drum vision “Tamburi Mundi” to become a reality in Freiburg.

With:
Glen Velez – frame drum, percussion, vocals
Murat Coşkun – frame drum, hang, percussion, vocals
... and guests!

Venue:
E-Werk Freiburg, Eschholzstr.77, 79106 Freiburg

Information about the festival: office@tamburimundi.com
Tickets: BZ ticket service and all regional BZ advance booking offices (BZ ticket by phone: 0761 - 496 88 88), www.ewerk-freiburg.de