Videos & Music
A view into the showroom and environment of Sylvan Temple Drums, with a focus on the Cajon, hollow-rimmed Darbuka and Tar.
With gratitude to John
In houour of the trees, once lost to us, who may inspire again
The creation of a drum can call the lost trees to a new purpose, keep their energy flowing, to hopefully cast new songs to call forth ancient wisdom
Turning a Turkish Darabuka and Two Celtic Bodhrans
In this video I show the process of turning three drums from a nice piece of Maple.
Steambender
Steam-bending frame drum shells and darbuka rings.
An original song and poem, set to a scene from Yeo Island
Oud, Tar and Cajon are used in this song, all made and played by Robin Shackleton
All around us the river flows. Who can say what unfolds from the time you give?
A song about patience and using the time of your life with intention. Music, poem and instruments (Oud, Tar) made and played by Robin Shackleton.
