 NAKED RHYTHM was born in Los Angeles in 2003 as a
collaborative effort between Avi Sills and Alex Spurkel with a vision of mixing
ethnic/world grooves with electronica. By seamlessly fusing exotic world music
elements with electronic dance beats Naked Rhythm exposes Western listeners to
the sounds of the Middle-East, India, Africa, and South America. The result is a
captivating experience perfect for entertainment industry & corporate events,
festivals, clubs and private parties. Naked Rhythm has performed for Sting,
Stevie Wonder, Dianna Ross, Dustin Hoffman, Robert Downey Jr., The Black Eyed
Peas and many others. Because Alex and Avi are both accomplished drummers there
is a heavy emphasis on well crafted, booty-shakin’ rhythms—a language that is
understood all over the World! Naked Rhythm has just released 4 tracks on the
latest compilation from Caravan Records entitled Electric Oasis and are slated
to release their debut album in May 2005.
Alex Spurkel, a diverse producer and percussionist, has toured the world as a
cutting-edge electronic/world drummer for acclaimed electronica pioneers
Electric Skychurch. Alex has a solid background in World music and studied
ethno-musicology at UCLA as well as with world-renown masters. As a
producer/composer Alex was recently honored with a Drama Desk Award nomination
for best theatrical score for his contributions to the soundtrack for Ramayana
2k3. As a drummer, Alex's credits include his own sample loop library CD
entitled Electro-World Percussion released by Sony Digital Media, and continues
to work in Los Angeles as a sought-after session player and popular teacher.
Avi Sills is a dynamic and inspiring drummer/producer. A graduate of the
prestigious Berklee College Of Music, Avi has toured the world as the drummer
for the Red Elvises (1995-2000). His diverse list of credits include Bob Dylan,
Robert Downey Jr., Robert Cray, and Adam Sandler; Film/TV: Six String Samurai,
Oprah Winfrey, Melrose Place, Penn & Teller, and many more. Avi works regularly
as a composer and partner in music production house Fuel Music And Sound and is
an active and popular session player in the Los Angeles music scene.
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