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Excerpts from "LOVE IS THE GREATEST" album (1-2 minute hi quality mp3 samples)
Wild Angels Excerpts from "RIDE THE WIND" album (1-2 minute hi quality mp3 samples)
Grandpa's Guitar * * * * * * * ALBUM DETAILS and NOTES: GINA GAYE - "Ride The Wind"  No bells and whistles here, just a simple Tascam 8 track home recorder did the job for this folk style album. Doug Giddins was the main engineer on this project. He became a dear friend and shared with me that he was ill with Lupus. He also shared a dream he had that he was flying above the city, riding the wind, and going anywhere he wanted to go. He told me because of that dream he wasn't afraid to die. Doug passed away in 1993. I will never forget Doug and his kindness, especially his laughter and huge smile. The song "Ride the Wind" was written for Doug, and thus, I named my album accordingly in his honor. Gary Potterton took over the engineering job for Ride the Wind album after Doug passed away. Gary wrote the song on this album called "Crazy Driver" and was the producer for Dr. Elmo's album with the popular Christmas song on it called, "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer." Gary, if you are reading, thank you so much for all your talent, hard work, and mostly your friendship. One of my favorite songs on the Ride the Wind album is called "Sing to Me". It was written by Jim Derrickson, also known as "Montana Jim". Jim is a quiet, good-hearted man who has the deepest, roughest, yet most tender voice I've ever heard. His songs really touch people. It literally gave me the shivers when I first heard him sing. Mike O'Connell, also known as "Ranger Mike," sang "Jim's Last Ride." He is a profound songwriter whom I had the pleasure of recording with him, a heartfelt, down to earth, traditional western music album called, "Paint Pony," which received high praises from members of the Western Music Association. * * * THE WHITE FIRE - "Love is the Greatest" Now this one has all the bells and whistles! What should I call myself now that I am not "Gina Gaye and the Rangers", nor am I doing country music . . . As I played my drum and looked up in the sky, I saw the white clouds shaped and shadowed like dramatic fire flames that reminded me of the hot, roaring fires my dad used to make on cold winter days. The name, "White Fire" seemed to have been given to me by the heavens. The name perfectly describes the music; "white" meaning pure and good (since the lyrics are spiritual) and "fire" meaning the sound is hot! Ancient instruments and futuristic sounds are beautiful together just like children and elders. Together the sound is complete. The songs are original. I wrote the words with their melody. Alex, the genius that he is, created the most awesome music to back me up. |
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RASAKI ALADOKUN: Rasaki Aladokun, Nigerian talking drum miracle artist with over twenty-five years of experience. He was a valued member of King Sunny Ade's band for over twenty years. During that period Rasaki participated in the recording and release of over 50 albums and CDs.
Rasaki's incredible energy and mastery of the talking drum has probably contributed to making King Sunny Ade what he has become in the music world. Rasaki is
well traveled having performed in several musical engagements in Asia, Europe, the US, not to mention in several parts of Africa. Rasaki's expertise has earned
him the respect of music lovers all over the world. He has been a featured artist in the recordings of many notable musicians, among them, O.J. Ekemode, Stevie
Wonder, and Babatunde Olatunji of Drums of Passion among others.
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GABRIEL MANZO
It isn't often someone is gifted with such an extraordinary musical talent as Gabriel Manzo. And when, through years of hard work and dedication, that
individual hones his skill into true mastery, his music speaks a unique, recognizable language to all who hear him. CREDENTIALS
Lead guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and musical director of the seminal Latin Rock band MALO 1980 to present. |
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ALEX NEWMAN:
SF Bay Area-based English composer, record producer and performer Alex Newman. Producer of nine albums plus numerous one-off tracks, and performer who has
played live on four continents: Newman has established himself as an innovative force in contemporary electronic dance music. |
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KIM ATKINSON:
Hi, I'm Kim Atkinson, percussionist, rhythm educator/evangelist, and the driving force behind PulseWave Percussion. Studying rhythm, and cultures that give it
prominence, has been one of the most significant currents in my life. I discovered African drumming in 1973 while a psychology/natural science student at Sonoma
State University in Rohnert Park, California. My four-year encounter with Yoruba dancer/musician/teacher A. O. Vidal led me to study linguistics, ethnology,
mythology, history, and perception along with music, and in the process changed my world view. Drumming and drum culture has invigorated my life and given me a
clear direction and fulfilling service.
Other key encounters for me have been studying and performing with C. K. and Kwaku Ladzekpo, master artists from Ghana, West Africa. C.K.'s insistence, in his
U. C. Berkeley African Music class, on keeping the main beat while speaking drum language and clapping bell or clave parts has become the basis of the method I
use to teach myself and others. In 1977, Kwaku taught me all the bell, rattle, calls, and support parts to fifteen traditional Ghanaian rhythms. Having this
amount of authentic material at hand as a young performing musician was invaluable.
In 1984 I met Brazilian Shaman Antonio Costa e Silva. He encouraged me to expand my awareness to observe the effects of my drumming on others and myself, and to
pay attention to the quality of energy surrounding my thoughts and actions. Through him I was initiated into playing for healing ceremonies in the Brazilian
Umbanda tradition as well as exploring facets of Tibetan Buddhism. I studied with him for ten years and have played for countless ceremonies. My music can be heard on the following recordings, and many others as well. Album titles are in quotes, followed by the artist or group.
"Open Circle" Kevin Locke |
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BODHI: Bodhi K. Setchko is a multi-talented shamanic flute healer, songwriter, composer, recording artist,producer, teacher & professional band leader. He has been performing and providing music for special events, weddings, workshops and church services for over 25 years, has produced 9 albums of original music and is the founder of 2 recording/touring bands,"CRYSTAL WIND" and "RHYTHM MATRIX". Having studied with many fine musicians, including renowned artists Paul Horn, William Mathieu, and G. S.Sachdev, he has developed a unique style of improvisation using the sounds of nature as his inspirational source. He has contributed to the recordings of many contemporary musicians including Aeoliah, Erik Berglund, Anton Mizerak & Matisha. At home on flute, piano, guitar, conch shell or turning an affirmation into a chant, Bodhi brings a genuine lightness of being to every concert and workshop setting, while his music empowers people to manifest their deepest dreams and desires. Bodhi specializes in providing musical soundscapes for events and workshops. His sensitivity to group energy combined with his broad range of musical and healing talents (Reiki, Breathwork, Meditation), enables him to tune in to, enhance and bring out the feeling tone present at any event, leaving people feeling inspired, uplifted & fulfilled. www.shamanicflute.com Flash jukebox powered by Flash MP3 Player |
