#SpiritMusic

[sashmaster]

BARAC@Ibiza Underground (ShamanDrum) House-Deephouse-SpiritMusic IndianMusic Drum and Percussion! 🎹🎧🥁⚱🪔🕯🪕

[burlveneer-music]

A new album from Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble today as well - "Open Me, A Higher Consciousness of Sound and Spirit"

This is the new offering from Kahil El’Zabar and his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, in conjunction with the legendary group’s 50th anniversary, Open Me, A Higher Consciousness of Sound and Spirit. Open Me is a joyous honoring of portent new directions of the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble; it’s a visionary journey into deep roots and future routes, channeling traditions old and new. It mixes El’Zabar’s original compositions with timeless classics by Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, and Eugene McDaniels. Thus, the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble continues affirming their indelible, half-century presence within the continuum of Great Black Music.  Open Me, El’Zabar’s sixth collaboration with Spiritmuse in five years, marks another entry in a run of critically acclaimed recordings that stretch back to the first EHE recording in 1981. The storied multi-percussionist, composer, fashion designer, and former Chair of the Association of Creative Musicians (AACM) is in what might be the most productive form of his career, and now in his seventies, shows no signs of slowing down. Few creative music units can boast such longevity, and fewer still are touring as energetically and recording with the verve of the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble.  The EHE was founded by El’Zabar in 1974 originally as a quintet, but was soon paired down to its classic form — a trio, featuring El’Zabar on multi-percussion and voice, plus two horns. It was an unusual format, even by the standards of the outward-bound musicians of the AACM: “Some people literally laughed at our unorthodox instrumentation and approach. We were considered even stranger than most AACM bands at the time. I knew in my heart though that that this band had legs, and that my concept was based on logic as it pertains to the history of Great Black Music, i.e. a strong rhythmic foundation, innovative harmonics and counterpoint, well-balanced interplay and cacophony amongst the players, strong individual soloist, highly developed and studied ensemble dynamics, an in-depth grasp of music history, originality, fearlessness, and deep spirituality.” With El’Zabar at the helm, the band’s line-up has always been open to changes, and over the years the EHE has welcomed dozens of revered musicians including Light Henry Huff, Kalaparusha Maurice Macintyre, Joseph Bowie, Hamiett Bluiett, and Craig Harris. The current line-up has been consolidated over two decades — trumpeter Corey Wilkes entered the circle twenty years ago, while baritone sax player Alex Harding joined seven years ago, after having played with El’Zabar since the early 2000s in groups such as Joseph Bowie’s Defunkt.  For Open Me, El’Zabar has chosen to push the sound of the EHE in a new direction by adding string instruments — cello, played by Ishmael Ali, and violin/viola played by James Sanders. The addition of strings opens new textural resonances and timbral dimensions in the Ensemble’s sound, linking the work to the tradition of improvising violin and cello from Ray Nance to Billy Bang, Leroy Jenkins, and Abdul Wadud.  Open Me contains a mixture of originals, including some El’Zabar evergreens such as “Barundi,” “Hang Tuff,” “Ornette,” and “Great Black Music” (often attributed to the Art Ensemble of Chicago but is, in fact,  an El’Zabar composition). There are also numbers drawn from the modern tradition, which El’Zabar uniquely arranges, including a contemplative interpretation of Miles Davis’ “All Blues.” As a milestone anniversary celebration and a statement of future intent, Open Me effortlessly carries El’Zabar’s healing vision of Higher Consciousness of Sound and Spirit.   All compositions by Kahil El’Zabar except tracks ‘All Blues’ by Miles Davis, ‘He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands’ spiritual folk by Unknown, ‘Passion Dance’ by McCoy Tyner and ‘Compared to What’ by Gene McDaniels All arrangements by Kahil El’Zabar Tapestry and Art Direction by Nep Sidhu

[dustedmagazine]

Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble — Open Me, A Higher Consciousness of Sound and Spirit (Spiritmuse)

Photo by Christopher Andrew

Celebrating 50 years of his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble bandleader, activist, educator and percussionist Kahil El’Zabar delves deeply into the music he has helped shape over his long career. Open Me is neither a valedictory nostalgia trip nor a lap of honor. Spanning spiritual and avant-garde jazz, African rhythms, soul blues and protest music, El’Zabar and his cohorts, trumpeter Corey Wilkes and baritone saxophonist Alex Harding, are joined by guests Ishmael Ali on cello and violinist James Sanders in collection of original tunes and finely wrought covers that look forward while linking the threads of El’Zabar’s musical legacy.

The quintet finds a devotional center to Miles Davis’ “All Blues”. El’Zabar plays on kalimba and bells, his hums and ululations a prayerful focus. The band play at a meditative pace with Wilkes pushing his tone through Davis’ modal calm into higher registers that evoke Don Cherry whilst Harding provides soulful counterpoint and a solo that carries the barest trace of Coltrane. Sanders’ short solo scratches then soars as if freeing itself from earthly concerns. “The Whole World in His Hands” feels reclaimed as El’Zabar lays down a rolling African beat and his vocal emphasizes the gospel blues root of the song. Behind, the horns and strings provide an intense group sound, with a call and response of short solos that mirror both church service and jam session. Their version of Eugene McDaniel’s “Compared To What” finds El’Zabar’s graveled vocal backed by Harding’s nimble baritone riff, a glorious clarion call from Wilkes and atmospheric flourishes from the strings. The spirit is to the fore, but this band also swings hard. “Hang Tuff” and McCoy Tyner’s “Passion Dance” are exuberant celebrations. The former graced by a dervish of a solo from Sanders and the latter played with all the power of a big band, the horns blasting the theme, El’Zabar all over his kit, the solos uniformly fiery.  

From Lester Bowie, Anthony Braxton and Pharoah Sanders to David Murray to Tomeka Reid and Isaiah Collier, El’Zabar’s career spans generations of forward-thinking musicians. The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble is the longest running of his many musical projects and on Open Me, they produce a stirring mix of spirituality, groove and fire music. This is history very much alive and kicking.

Andrew Forell

[noloveforned]

i'm getting ready to spend another friday night on wlur from 8pm until midnight. swing by or catch up with last week's show below!

no love for ned on wlur – may 12th, 2023 from 8-10pm

artist // track // album // label jale // ali // so wound // sub pop urusei yatsura // plastic ashtray // we are urusei yatsura // rocket girl hole // violet // live through this // dgc mhaol // asking for it // attachment styles // tulle mousey // the bench // my friends // winegum cheekface // popular two // it's sorted // (self-released) kate davis // monster mash // fish bowl // anti- the long blondes // once and never again // someone to drive you home // rough trade pale lips // get up and go // if you gotta go-go, go-go now- a tribute to the go-go's // sympathy for the record industry the courettes // night time (the boy of mine) // back in mono // damaged goods vera ellen // homewrecker // ideal home noise // flying nun calvin johnson // good and crazy // gallows wine // k hannah everingham // go on // between bodies // (self-released) hayden featuring feist // on a beach // are we good // arts and crafts sweeney // home song // stay for the sorrow // observable universe golden brown // busted crystal // weird choices cassette // inner islands center // the empty gesture // over the stations // bruit direct disques abdul wadud and leroy jenkins // straight ahead (excerpt) // straight ahead // red kahil el'zabar and ethnic heritage ensemble featuring dwight trible and david ornette cherry // don cherry // spirit gatherer- a tribute to don cherry // spiritmuse cvartetul de jazz paul weiner // colinda p // spirale // electrecord drew gardner featuring marco eneidi, roberto de haven and vytas nagisetty // the human abstract // the return cassette // astral spirits john carroll kirby // jubilee horns // septet // stones throw theo croker featuring ego ella may and d’leau // theo says // by the way ep // masterworks planet giza featuring saba // wyd // ready when you are // quiet note aj suede and televangel // rosicrucian rolls royce // parthian shots // fake four yaeji featuring k wata // ready or not // with a hammer // xl heather woods broderick // i want to go // labyrinth // western vinyl waterbaby // airforce blue // foam ep // sub pop evening pines // take a few steps back // it will take a long time // both worlds the lost days // half the time // in the store // speakeasy studios sf kid loco featuring katrina mitchell // love me sweet // a grand love story // yellow productions

[thewaysoundtravels]

(In My House • Kahil El’Zabar’s Spirit Groove ft. David Murray *NEW by Spiritmuse Records)

“Kahil El’Zabar’s ‘Spirit Groove’ on Spiritmuse Records is the latest musical inspiration from the spiritual jazz master, ft. the legendary tenor sax colossus, David Murray”.

Full album: https://soundcloud.com/spiritmuserecords/sets/kahil-elzabars-spirit-groove and https://spiritgroove.bandcamp.com/album/kahil-elzabars-spirit-groove-ft-david-murray

[c-40]

A-T-3 160 Eurovision '83: France

I know the real thing is over, and if you were partying you're possibly feeling sensitive today, but this is fantasy Eurovision and I'm not done

Sylvain Kassap - Le Dessous Des Berges free spiritual jazz coming out of France. I think that's Jean-Michel Ponty you can hear on a hurdy gurdy? It was included on the Spirit Of France compilation Spiritmuse Records put out last year.

[p5x-theories]

@spiritmuse-blog Yes, actually, we just got an indication at TGS the other day that Merope's eyes are probably a deliberate choice!

Hey sorry to ask this just now, but is it some sort of cultural thing that yellow eyes is an insensitive thing in China?

I genuinely don't know! I know that the reason all the skulls in the game (except Ryuji's mask and Captain Kidd) are altered in China is that's a cultural thing that the censors won't allow, and it's a similar case with the shadows altered to be less nude/general revealing.

Given that everyone has golden eyes during their awakenings in the Japanese trailer, but didn't in the mainland China, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan, or Korean versions (as far as I know? I haven't actually checked the Korean version, but I feel like I would've heard about it), that does seem to suggest it was some kind of censorship present in all of them, but I don't know what the cultural reason against golden eyes might be. It's particularly interesting that only the mainland version has the censored shadows, but all three regional versions have the censored golden eyes?

Then again, it may be that they just hadn't finished the uncensored versions of the cutscenes until the Japanese release, or maybe ATLUS itself made the uncensored versions, so it wasn't even in production until the Japanese release itself was in production? I'm really not sure, it's all a bit of a mystery right now, heh.

[fathomdj]

One of the reasons why I love #soulfulhouse is based on the feeling, energy and message. Well crafted tune full of love and optimism @dawntallman and @antonelloferrari with @maskimori : : : #undergroundmusic #housemusic #soulfulhouse #spiritmusic #spotify #findingfathomdj #fathomdjfeature #love #truth #goodmusic #dancemusic #musicismedicine (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/COJqk-BH21N/?igshid=8m8i280offjt

[crownway]

'WHAT YOU SAID’ BY ‘TERENCE JUNE GRAY’

‘WHAT YOU SAID’ is a SPIRIT FILLED song by ‘TERENCE JUNE GRAY’ By listening to amazing song, you are highly likely to realize  profound spiritual enlighten, which is essential in growing your faith  as a Christian. Looking at hear my voice lyrics, you will realize that  some songs are largely about testimonies of what God has done in the  lives of the singer. Playing such songs is bound to grow your faith  through their experiences. Songs can also be an essential tool for  gospel ministers to spread the word of hope to others.

This song is now available on spotify music platform, Kindly follow the link below to stream and download;

https://open.spotify.com/album/6m1Fu5abbZjQBI1Qn1bGLg?si=1AAZj0L6TjSSLBNZVR1QmQ

[camila-aura-knight]

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Here's a sneak peak of our song Becoming One. We invite you to listen to the full song by clicking on the link in our bio @aura.band.music or by copy pasting this link: https://youtu.be/gCfrEt96ufA It's a calling for oneness and a search for truth 🦋 It's a music video we've created using images animated by George RedHawk. Hope you like it and if you do it'd be fantastic if you could share it with your friends 🙏🏼 Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay tuned for upcoming news 🎈🎶 #musiciansband #singersofinstagram #vocalist #musicabarcelona #singersongwriter #indiefolk #folkpop #artpop #worldmusic #barcelonaband #barcelonamusic #becomingone #oneness #mindfulness #spirituality #spiritmusic #auraband #camilaaura #searchforthetruth #georgeredhawk #newage #newagemusic #yogamusic #musicians #musically #musicalhealing #newband #newartist #openheart https://www.instagram.com/p/BwrzxEVB2k0/?igshid=duo1hytgwdop

[lightwarriorsmusicians]

Celebrating the birthday of @bobmarley tonight for @sofarnyc! With @callmevelez @boogie_mystic_ @213sr @erikrabasca #legend #reggae #rootsmusic #activistmusic #spiritmusic #lightwarriors #lightwarriorsmusic (at Williamsburg, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btjd5RchOkG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1glerefbzlhc7

[burlveneer-music]

Surya Botofasina - Ashram Sun - jazz-adjacent meditative music from a student of Alice Coltrane, produced by Carlos Niño

Ashram Sun is a transcendent journey toward the inner source of Surya Botofasina’s musical being. Returning to the places and spaces of his spiritual and musical upbringing, the keyboardist and vocalist’s second LP for Spiritmuse after 2022’s acclaimed Everyone’s Children delivers an inspiring meditation on the works and message of his mentor, Swamini Turiyasangitananda, better known as Alice Coltrane, and takes us back to his grounding in the Sai Anantam Ashram – a Vedic ashram built and founded by Coltrane in Santa Monica, California, in 1983. By this time, the spiritual jazz colossus had already taken the name Turiyasangitananda, dedicating Her remaining decades living, teaching, and seeking spiritual enlightenment through prayer, meditation and music. Ashram Sun rises in the light of Her spirit. Produced by the prolific Carlos Niño, whose vision has become a pivotal point for contemporary progressive jazz music, Ashram Sun features appearances from musical luminaries, including multi-instrumentalist Angel Bat Dawid, Los Angeles saxophonist Randal Fisher, vocalist Mia Doi Todd, as well as collaborations with vocalist MidnightRoba and acclaimed harpist and vocalist Radha Botofasina, among others. The album continues to expand on and conversate with the innovative spiritual-jazz configurations of recent works by Shabaka Hutchings, André 3000 and Carlos Niño —all of which Surya plays on. This evolution follows from his debut album ‘Everyone’s Children’, also produced by Niño, which was one of the earliest offerings of this fresh, spiritual approach. As the keyboardist on André 3000’s New Blue Sun and an integral member of André’s touring group, Surya has already directly brought the legacy of Alice Coltrane/Turiyasangitananda into this rich new current in creative music. In 2018, just over a decade after Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda’s passing, wildfires in California tragically burned the Sai Anantam Ashram to the ground. The light of the Ashram set in the flames, but Ashram Sun allows it to rise again in energy and music. The cover of the album features Surya on the steps of the fire-cleansed Ashram, a dedication to the place that he still calls ‘home’ and a statement of his devotion to the enspirited sound-message that Turiyasangitananda instilled in him. ‘The Ashram has taught me how to be a father to my unbelievably beautiful son and daughter; brother to the immediate and soul family; human being to the planet, and more,’ he explains. ‘Swamini and the Ashram has taught me that the only place worth going to, is within… I am always going to be an Ashram Sun.’ 

[philajazzproject]

BLAST FROM THE PAST: The Spiritual Truth by The Willow Trio - feat @pgtpt - trumpet, Bert Harris - bass & @kevindiehldrums of @soniclib - drums from Hot House Concert Series @pafacademy back in 2016. See The Video: https://youtu.be/v_mnWoEeS4M #PhillyJazz #WillowTrio #HotHouse #PaulGiess #BertHarris #KevinDiehl #SpiritMusic (at PAFA The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTFPt6CrNnN/?utm_medium=tumblr

[noloveforned]

i love bandcamp fridays but they certainly distract from getting my radio show together! tune into wlur from 8pm-midnight to see what i end up playing!

we finished up our first theme of the year last week- all year long we've been starting the shows off with songs about 'work'. we heard songs from east river pipe, pernice brothers, the happy thoughts, the flaming lips, mammoth penguins, superchunk, dolly parton, elvis costello, the bangles, the replacements, ramones, the reds pinks & purples, devo, the clash, drive-by truckers, and harry belafonte.

no love for ned on wlur – april 28th, 2023 from 8-10pm

artist // track // album // label harry belafonte // day-o (the banana boat song) // very best of harry belafonte // rca frankie cosmos // fragments // clean weird prone (inner world peace deluxe) // sub pop the hidden cameras // breathe on it // the smell of our own (deluxe edition) // rough trade rob munk // the ghosts of san francisco // phased out // magic door brontez purnell // jaboukie // jaboukie 7" // sub pop display homes // at capacity // what if you're right and they're wrong? // esrte theke tontraeger sir bobby jukebox // don't say goodbye // in the organ loft at midnight // (self-released) cathedrale // an alibi // words / silence // howlin' banana rotary club // american tower // american tower 7" // iron lung the replacements // hangin' downtown (alternate version) // sorry ma, forgot to take out the trash (deluxe edition) // rhino oswald five-o // all night takeout // serenade // grinning idiot water machine // hot real estate // demo cassette // gold mold packs // smallest one // crispy crunchy nothing // fire talk elizaband // talking in tongues // lonesome celestial // (self-released) mope city // mirror puddle // wind locked me out cassingle // (self-released) bardo pond // destroying angel // peel sessions // fire body/head // tripping // come on 2x7" // three lobed jon collin and niklas anderstedt lindgren // 27:19 // dark country // akti elijah mclaughlin ensemble featuring katinka kleijn // parallax // iii // astral spirits fire! orchestra featuring joe mcphee // echoes: i see your eye, part 2 // echoes // rune grammofon benji b, raven bush, theon cross, nubya garcia, tom herbert, shabaka hutchings, nikolaj torp larsen, dave okumu, nick ramm, dan see, tom skinner and martin terefe // it’s one of these // london brew // concord jazz flora purim // light as a feather // butterfly dreams // milestone david ornette cherry // so and so and so and so // organic nation listening club (the continual) // spiritmuse dinner party featuring hi-tek // watts renaissance // enigmatic society // empire linqua franqa featuring ears // the whole bank // the whole bank digital single // ernest jenning cold beat // paper // mother // crime on the moon marlody // these doubts // i'm not sure at all // skep wax snowy // where am i? // lipreader cassette // (self-released) the ekphrastics // fogtown // special delivery // harriet wild carnation // dodger blue // tricycle (expanded edition) // delmore some velvet sidewalk // 20,000 leagues // appetite for extinction // communion

[keniqade]

Full HD version of the final soundtrack of 2020 created for #HMPHolmeHouse / #MOJ . . . . . Beautiful Souls . . . .  It has been a very different year,  but in many ways, the most magnificent year in terms of creativity and where that has taken me.....here’s to 2021 being even better ... xxx