Artist description King Tet is Eric Van der Wyk, a techno composer living in San Diego.

Music Style Dance and Trance

Musical Influences Terry Riley, Ali Akbar Khan, Chet Atkins, & Tom Hobson

Artist History Street musician in SF in the late 70's. Played with the legendary Tom Hobson in his band "Ragged but Right" for about 5 years. Was discovered street playing in New Orleans in 1979 and ended up on Frank Wakefield's 1980 release; "Blues Stay Away From Me" When Eric opened for Ray Charles in Modesto, CA 1982, Ray overheard him jamming with his trombone player and proclaimed "Pick that thang!"

Instruments Computer synth, banjo, guitar, tanpura, dumbec & djembe

Albums Digital Dances and Dreams

Location San Diego, CA - USA

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