German traveller Annakee Sky plays the Trance Harp at the Hooper Centre. Photo Nev Madsen / The Chronicle Nev Madsen EVEN in damp foggy conditions, travelling German musician Annakee Sky has found Toowoomba very appealing.
The Berlin native has proved something of an attraction at the Hooper Centre where she has been busking with her polycord - or trance harp - and singing in the historical Indo-Aryan language Sanskrit, one of the world's oldest languages.
"It's very different here (Toowoomba) but it's very interesting," Annakee said.
"A musician friend of mine lives here and he invited me to come and see the city.
"Australia is a very beautiful country and Toowoomba is very beautiful.
"For such a small town there is a lot to see and do here.
"The people are so friendly here.
"They are very nice and very inviting and even when I go out at night and a lot of people are drunk there is always someone there to protect me.
"I do think you could do with some more entertainment for adults and not just for the young ones."
Annakee said the instrument she plays, a cross between a harp and an Indian sitar, was invented by Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras.
"It is a healing instrument," she explained.
"You put it on top of the body and play it on the body for half-an-hour to an hour.
"It's very soothing and relaxing music and it has an energising power.
"I have been playing it for about 12 months now.
"It's not hard to learn, but it's hard to tune.
"I travel with my harp everywhere and just sit down and start playing.
"Back in Germany I play with a group and play concerts together."
The music-appreciative of the city or the curious who would like to listen to different but relaxing music can catch Annakee at the Hooper Centre today and tomorrow.
"I have CDs if anyone wants to buy them, they're $15 each," Annakee was quick to add.
Annakee plans on returning to Germany in July in the European summer.
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