The Eastern Question December 4, 2011

The Eastern Question blends the voices of ancient ethnic woodwinds, percussion and strings with those of cello, acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitar, and cutting edge software instruments to create a rich and unique musical experience. Their repertoire includes Arabic, Balkan, Turkish, and African music, as well as many original compositions. The Richmond-based ensemble features composer and guitarist Chris Vasi (Monk's Playground, Hotel X) ; genre-bending bowed-strings enthusiast Constance Sisk (Nick Coward and the Last Battle, Rattlemouth, Blue Line Highway) on cello; Turko-Balkan music specialist and belly dance accompanist Geoff Bennett Speer (BALKANIZE!) on darbuka, frame drums, bağlama saz, and kaval; sound designer, modern dance accompanist, and composer Marc Langelier (Rattlemouth) on bass guitar, electro-acoustic percussion, Native American flute, bass recorder, moceno, and sound design.