About
Joseph Batrouney.
Drawing on early listening experiences of Middle Eastern music, the rigorous foundation of formal drum study, and the rawness of flamenco, percussionist Joseph Batrouney creates music that evokes a visceral response in listeners.
A life shaped by rhythm.
Joseph credits the ability to unlock lessons from mentors such as Nate Smith (NYC), Israel 'Piraña' Suárez (Spain), and Simon Barker (AUS) to nine years of combined residency experience at Lustre Lounge and later Kanela Bar, alongside his time living and performing in Spain.
These formative experiences opened the door to collaborations with Arte Kanela Flamenco, Paco Lara, the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Shakuhachi Grand Master Riley Lee, Latin Grammy-nominated artist Diego Guerrero, and flamenco legend Jorge Pardo (flautist for Paco de Lucía, Camarón, and Chick Corea).
For Joseph, music is more than vocation, it is a lens through which he understands the world. His teaching and playing is defined by honesty, colour, and a sound that is unmistakably his own.
Selected Recordings
On record & on stage.
A handful of recordings featuring Joseph as drummer, percussionist or composer
Departure Lounge
Tully Ingamells
B A N D I T
Joseph Batrouney
At Hand
Joseph Batrouney
Into Light
Claire Cross
One Shots
Joseph Batrouney
Beat Pack (Unmastered)
Joseph Batrouney
Short Journey
Harrison Wardley
Tidal River
Albrecht La'Brooy
Live Slow
Matt Hayes Trio
Portraits
Joseph Batrouney
Breathe Light
Finding Isla
On Influences & the Hybrid Cajon-Drumkit
Podcast · Joseph Batrouney
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Joseph Batrouney — Artist
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Mentors & Collaborators
The people in the room.
Mentors
- · Chloe Kim (AUS)
- · Dave Beck (AUS)
- · Isidro Suarez (Spain)
- · Israel "Piraña" Suárez (Spain)
- · José Manuel Ruiz Motos (Spain)
- · Nate Smith (NYC)
- · Paul Matcott (AUS)
- · Simon Barker (AUS)
- · Tony Floyd (AUS)
- · Tony Moreno (NYC)
Some Performance Highlights
- · Arte Kanela Flamenco
- · Paco Lara
- · Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
- · Riley Lee (Shakuhachi Grand Master)
- · Diego Guerrero (Latin Grammy nominee)
- · Jorge Pardo (Paco de Lucía, Camarón, Chick Corea)