JO MAY percussion/vocals
In Zoox Jo draws on her knowledge of different traditions around the world, using instruments such as the djembe, bodhran, darabuka and congas.
Jo trained at the
Royal College of Music and began her career working with orchestras such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
A trip to Sidmouth Folk Festival sparked an enthusiasm for traditional music, and has led to her involvement with folk groups, including the ceilidh band Token Women and the European group
Freyja. She also works with the trio, Tapatak, who run a range of exciting rhythm-based workshops.
BECKY MENDAY
saxes/ whistles/ contrabassoon/ vocals
Initially playing soprano sax for a Klezmer band, Becky was soon adding her melodies
to the wonderful percussive sounds of Kerry Fletcher and Jo May in Tapatak.
Her musical influences particularly come from Klezmer and Eastern European Music, as well as traditional music from around the British Isles, contemporary pop, dance and classical music.