Seasons of Serenity and Seasons of Tranquility by Kathleen Swann and Ken Kaufman — Seasons of Serenity contains guided imagery with calming music. Swann’s meditations were inspired by the writings of C.G. Jung and are supported by an oasis of sound created by composer Ken Kaufman. The words and images featured are easily accessible, not […]
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In a Silent Place
March 16, 2016
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In a Silent Place by Eric Roberts — Roberts’ solo debut consists of 13 instrumental tracks of pure escape music. Warm, reflective solo and ensemble passages are blended with subtle jazz elements for music that gently flows like a cool Colorado stream. Roberts, on guitar, is joined on several selections by cello, guitar and percussion. […]
River of Light (Rio de Luz): Music From My Soul, Bolivia
March 15, 2016
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River of Light (Rio de Luz): Music From My Soul, Bolivia by Oscar Reynolds — This all-instrumental recording is full of evocative South American/Latin rhythms and melodies enhanced by exceptionally talented ethnic players from Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Spain who live in the San Francisco Bay area. Most of the indigenous instruments appearing on this […]
Song of the Sea
March 13, 2016
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Song of the Sea by Sharon Knight — This music, inspired by the fierce and passionate spirit of the Celts, features lyrical tales of muses and sirens, magical spells, pirates, phoenixes and otherworldly heroes. The predominantly acoustic album features sometimes powerful, sometimes ethereal vocals and striking poetic imagery, supported by an instrumental framework of guitar, […]
Earth: Elements Series
March 12, 2016
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Earth: Elements Series by Peter Kater — Lush and bountiful, the sacred pulse of the earth resounds richly with gentle rhythms and melodies played by Kater on the piano, Mike Hamilton on acoustic guitar and Richard Hardy on a variety of flutes. Luscious strings, gentle percussion and a profound silence carry Kater’s soulful compositions straight […]
Sacred Ground: A Tribute to Mother Earth —
March 10, 2016
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Sacred Ground: A Tribute to Mother Earth — by various Silver Wave Artists — Celebrated stars of Silver Wave’s Native American music are joined together with 10 all-new recordings of soul stirring songs that honor our Mother Earth. With traditional spirit and contemporary style, these powerful voices call out for us to acknowledge and care […]
Water: Elements Series
March 9, 2016
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Water: Elements Series by Peter Kater — The music is crystal clear, transparent and full of all the rejuvenating and cleansing ions of a mountain stream. This all-acoustic recording features Kater’s melodic and soulful piano compositions, backed by Paul McCandless’ oboe and English horn and the seasoned and innovative guitar work of Mike Hamilton. The […]
Now
February 20, 2016
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Now by Paz del Castillo — Del Castillo is one of the best artists at creating moods. She brings sensitivity, gentle passion and soulfulness to her solo piano playing on this CD. Stylistically, she writes memorable melodies and explores them with several varations on the theme, and uses an active left hand to present entwining […]
Lights of Laniakea
February 18, 2016
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Lights of Laniakea by Kathy Sanborn — Sanborn, a singer and American Songwriting Awards winner, has a gentle, warm, sultry voice. And on this CD she is backed by world music instrumentation that is mostly from India, giving the songs an international sound. Rhythmic, but New Age oriented, the music is soothing and relaxing, and the […]
Encantado
February 15, 2016
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Encantado by Jim Stubblefield — The music not only features passionate and fiery Latin-style guitar playing, but also stunning violin, bass and percussion by three top session players. Wordless vocals have been added on several pieces. Stubblefield has written catchy melodies and plays Latin-style acoustic guitar throughout the recording, plus some exciting electric licks. The […]
A Face in The Clouds
February 9, 2016
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A Face in The Clouds by Marshall Styler — Styler’s new CD is full of contemporary instrumental music that is designed to relax, heal and uplift the body, mind and soul. This gentle, impressionistic music of soft, solo recordings is a unique sound created by a combination of piano, modern digital keyboards and older classic […]
Love Reigns: Kirtan Chant
February 8, 2016
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Love Reigns: Kirtan Chant by Diana Rogers — Kirtan has the power to transport us into an ecstatic realm where our hearts are wide open to the divine. Rogers’ warm, enchanting soprano voice brings you into a joyous communion with universal compassion — to a place where all are one, and where love reigns. Produced […]
The Return of Nuwa
February 7, 2016
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The Return of Nuwa by Pilgrim — This is a groundbreaking musical journey that helps the listener deeply touch his/her essential inner feminine by harkening back musically to earlier times and civilizations when we were more connected and balanced. But it does so with 21st century technology and musical sensibilities. The eight sections follow the eight […]
March 18, 2016
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