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I had the wonderful experience of attending a fascinating and educational concert last night in my neighborhood. In respect for the artists, these photos were taken without flash. I have done my best in editing them so you can enjoy the magnificent beauty of these unusual instruments.
Rick Helzman is a multi-instrumentalist and ethno-musicologist who has studied the music of many different countries and ethnic groups, primarily in Burma and bordering countries.
Su Wai is a master Burmese harp (saung gauk) player and vocalist in the deep and virtuosic ancient repertoire called Mahagita. She also performs contemporary Burmese and Western styles of music and sings in Burmese, English and Portuguese.
Rick and Su Wai met in Burma several years ago and worked together often. This past March they married and live primarily in San Francisco. They travel to Burma often for Rick's volunteer work in Burma doing educational and aids projects to assist the democracy movement.
The stage was filled with many instruments that I had never seen the likes of. There were several different guitars, not surprising since Rick is an accomplished classical guitarist and teacher.
They played many of the instruments during the concert. And, the concert was WONDERFUL!
Let there be music in your heart, WHEREVER you are!
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