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Hailing from the southwest region of the United States, AMANI has been a unique fixture in the underground electronic music scene, seasoned by over two decades of studio production and performance. From his early days at remote desert gatherings, to his constant touring of clubs and music festivals with world renowned downtempo sensation Desert Dwellers, his career has traversed many musical styles and genres. Blending world music with cutting-edge sound design, Amani Friend has amassed an enormous catalog between his projects Desert Dwellers, Liquid Bloom, and Variant Field. Traveling the international festival circuit and staying on the road with a jam-packed schedule, AMANI continues to bring his alchemy of ancient-future psychedelia to dance floors around the globe. Equally adept at sonically fueling the spirit of large yoga classes or high-energy dance floors, Amani’s sonic offerings provide a journey into the imaginative realms of movement and sound.


AMANI Dj Set @ PEX Festival - Morning Yoga

Track List :
1. Luna Libre - Anthony Logos 
2. Behavior - Milosh, CharliEm
3. Opticks - Anthonly Logos
4. Andivi (Thommie G Remix) - McFly (MX)
5. Eartha Harris - (unreleased work in progress)
6. Man on the Run (Richard Dorfmeister & Stefan Obermaier Remix) Be Svenson
7. Eartha Harris - (unreleased work in progress)
8. Varanasi - Emrat
9. Helix - (Living Light remix) - Bluetech
10. Eight Three - Ustica
11. Soft Hours - Timo Chinala
12. Eartha Harris - Reveal
13. Behavior (Thommie G Remix) - Miklosh, CharlieEm
14. True Legend - Emrat
15. Breakthrough (Arutani’s Off The Grid Remix) - Nahwerk
16. That Time - Samihe
17. Corazon - The Note V
18. Silky Way (Sasha Leu Remix) - Veronika Fleyta
19. Pulowi - Tixis
20. Rooftop Conversations (Bohemian World Balcony Remix) Aokigahara - Anton Lanski
21. Full Moon - Zen Baboon

Eartha Harris Live on Holotropic Happy Hour

Anahata Yoga Dub

Wandering Sadhu

I'm excited to share that my new ambient album “Ocoyo” is out on Desert Trax today, which is a tribute to the incredible bio diversity of the jungles of Guatemala and rainforest of Ecuador, and the teachings I've received from various lineages. Through this music, I aim to express my deep appreciation for the natural beauty of our planet. This album is dedicated to Delfin & Cesario Piaguaje of the Siekopai tribe, true masters of the Amazon, who have blessed me with their wisdom in the Maloka. The essence of the lotus, the rose, as well as other plants and fungi, have been woven into the fabric of each track on this album. I am grateful for the wisdom and guidance of these allies, and for their assistance in the creation of this music. I am continually in awe of the incredible power and knowledge that can be found within the plant kingdom. 

All tracks produced and mixed by Iyakuh.

Released on Desert Trax :

https://deserttrax.bandcamp.com/music

https://soundcloud.com/desert-trax


Mastering : Earresistible Mastering / Gregor Zemljic 

http://www.gz-mastering.com


Artwork : Geens Archenti 


https://instagram.com/geenssarchenti

Iyakuh - Ocoyo Album (( Journey Mix ))

🌿 This was a deep one. I had a such a beautiful time opening for Mose at the Cacao Dance event that I also helped produce via Boulder Ecstatic Dance! 

It was a sold out show with over 350 people, a beautiful & intentional moment drinking Cacao facilitated by Bruna Bortolato right after my set, and vocal accompaniment from Matia Kalli during the Cacao, Mose's set, and to close out. 

During my set, I was joined by Nizhóní with Ngoni & Cello, and I played a bamboo Peruvian flute while DJing. 

Hope you enjoy this set as much as I do 🌱

Track list:

Lulacruza - Uno Resuena (AIWAA Remix)
Iyakuh & VOLO - Winds of Change
Jakare - Global (Ancestral Elephants Remix)
Liquid Bloom, Bloomurian & Onanya - Organic Intelligence (NYRUS Remix)
Klik & Frik - El Plan (Cyma Remix)
Iyakuh & VOLO - Orca
Liquid Bloom & Bloomurian - Fragrance (CYMA Remix) Captain Planet - Cicada
Liquid Bloom & Bloomurian - Forest Guardians (CALAGNA Remix)
Poranguí - Oxum (Kora Remix)
Shaman's Dream & Liquid Bloom - Rise Up (Feat. Paul Stamets & Bloomurian)
Sayon Camara - Danin (AIWAA Edit)
Rodrigo Gallardo - El Abuelo Feat. Fernando Milagros (Los Suruba & Marcelo Burlon Remix)
Danit - 4 Vientos (Hugel Remix)
LATIN MAFIA x Humbe - Patadas de Ahogado (FOREST D. Edit)
Murray Kyle - Sovereignty Reign (Bloomurian Remix)

Cacao Dance: Opening set for MOSE .:. Avalon Ballroom, Boulder, CO .:. 7/23/24

Welcome to an transformative sonic odyssey curated by Amani Friend to honor the Winter Solstice. This 4:44-hour journey weaves together healing frequencies to guide deep meditation, plant medicine ceremonies, and inner exploration.

Featuring a cohesive mix of music from the Kuya Sessions, which was created together with fellow sound healing sonic wizard Poranguí, as well as ethereal Tylepathy and bode remixes, and other soul-stirring collaborations and compositions, this experience bridges worlds, blending ancient wisdom with modern soundscapes. Let the intricate visuals from various visionary artists amplify your immersion as you align with the sacred energies. Set your intentions, journey inward, and awaken the light within.

track list:
1. Pads & Gongs (unreleased)
2. Liquid Bloom & PERE - Refuge (Tylepathy Remix)
3. Liquid Bloom & Keepers of the Fire - Breathing in Serenity (Instrumental)
4. Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - The Call of Dawn
5. Desert Dwellers - Dreams within a Dream (Liquid Bloom Remix)
6. Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Eternal Horizons
7. Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Inner Sanctum
8. Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Heart of the Mother
9. Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Prayer of Protection
10. Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Path of Illumination
11. Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Return to Source
12. Liquid Bloom - Cosmic Soul Lotus
13. Liquid Bloom & PERE - Overgrown (Tylepathy Remix)
14. Liquid Bloom & PERE - Ufawatu (Tylepathy Remix)
15. Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Peyote Canyon (Tylepathy Remix)
16. Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Feathered Serpent
17. Liquid Bloom & Bloomurian - Forest Guardians (bode Remix)
18. Liquid Bloom - Emerging Heart (Erothyme Remix)
19. For the Good of All - Puja Soundscape
20. Liquid Bloom - Whispers of our Ancestors (Tylepathy Remix)

Medicine Sound Journey | 4:44 Hours of Transformational Music

We brought in the New Year surrounded by the majestic energy of Peru’s Sacred Valley, where the music of Liquid Bloom wove an immersive sonic journey of connection and celebration, with the Live vocals from Onanya. This special evening was more than just a performance - it was a gathering of medicine community and family, a sacred container to honor the passing year and welcome the next with intention, joy, and unity.

Let the ethereal blend of organic textures, ancient rhythms, and heart-opening melodies guide you through a transformative dance of sound and spirit. With the Andes as the backdrop and the embrace of kindred souls, this New Year’s Eve was an unforgettable ceremony of love, gratitude, and renewal.

Join us as we bridge the worlds of shamanic traditions and modern beats, celebrating life under the stars in one of the most magical places on Earth; a celebration of music, medicine, and the power of community. 🌟🌿🌀

Liquid Bloom New Year’s Eve Set in the Sacred Valley Peru

Being Gathering, held every two years at Boomland, Portugal, is a sanctuary for healing, music, and deep connection. The festival’s intimate atmosphere draws a conscious community of musicians, presenters, and seekers.

Liquid Bloom was honored to share two sets at the 2024 edition. This recording captures our Sound Healing Journey set, performed in the afternoon on the Sacred Fire Stage—a moment of sonic alchemy woven into the heart of this transformative gathering.

Press play, breathe deep, and let the sound guide you. 🔥✨


Big thanks to the amazing visual artists who contributed to the making of this movie:
Wayne Visuals @WayneVisual - AI Animations
DJ Relajado @djrelajado - Mandala Animations
Loka Vision @LokaVision - Nature Melting Visuals
Editing by Jonathan Giovanni @theprimalsoul8362

Tracklist:
00:00  Liquid Bloom, TRIBONE - Interbeing (Tylepathy Remix)
04:55  Desert Dwellers - Wandering Sadhu (Ambient mix)
06:00  Liquid Bloom - The Face of Love - Ceremony of the Heart
08:39  Liquid Bloom, Azriel Ferro, Eternell, Numatik - Love Matrix Meditation
19:25  Poranguí & Liquid Bloom - Igniting the Sacred (bodē Remix)
27:18  Liquid Bloom, Bloomurian, Onanya - Forest Guardians (bodē remix)
33:50  Liquid Bloom & Numatik - Drifting at Sea
36:42  Poranguí, Liquid Bloom, David Satori - Inner Sanctum (Medicine Buddha Mantra Prayer)
44:15  Liquid Bloom - Emerging Heart (Re.Generations mix)
53:40  Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Heart of the Mother (CYMA Remix)
57:50  Nessi Gomes & Liquid Bloom - All Related (Fantastic Fungi Mix)
1:04:00  Liquid Bloom - Roots of the Earth (Re.Generations mix)
1:13:20  Liquid Bloom, Bloomurian, Snow Raven - Fragrance (Tylepathy Remix)
1:15:05  Poranguí & Liquid Bloom - Feathered Serpent
1:23:20  Poranguí & Liquid Bloom - Inner Sanctum (Kora Mix)
1:30:33  Liquid Bloom & PERE - Refuge
1:37:24  Desert Dwellers - Breathing the Mysteries (Bluetech's Berlin School Mix)
1:38:54  For the Good of All - Puja (Soundscape)
1:39:20  Liquid Bloom, Darpan, Tylepathy - Gratitude Wisdom (Emerging Heart)

Liquid Bloom @ Being Gathering 2024 (Ambient Sound Journey)

A killer house party at an epic mansion in Uluwatu, Bali celebrating a dear friend, Russell Price. Decked out to the hilt, this was an amazing celebration that celebrated an epic friend in a venue that was just such a joy to play in. 

The Castle - Uluwatu, Bali - Aug 2025

05  These Days Remain

Concert at the Puja stage in BOOM Festival 2016

With:    https://soundcloud.com/vaicorrertudobem and  https://soundcloud.com/umahari


Galactic Sound Journey @ BOOM Festival 2016  Intop, Uma and Rui Martins

Recorded at the Hawaii fundraiser in Denver on may 27th, 2018. Artwork by Kaja Otto (https://kajaotto.com/goddess-pele)

You can still contribute to the Hawaii Life Charitable Fund here:
http://www.give.hawaiilife.com/about/

01) AtYyA - Undulations
02) Grouch in Dub - Dublisious (ft Dub Princess)
03) Seamoon - Archaic Mind
04) Soulacybin - Multisq
05) Symbolico - A Portal is opening up
06) Murray Kyle - Here In The Now (Kalya Scintilla Remix)
07) Kaya Project - Firedance (Chaos by Design Remix)
08) Templo - Cloud of Smoke
09) AtYyA - Commited
10) Beatroots - UP
11) Desert Dwellers - Saraswati's Twerkaba (CloZee & LuSiD Remix)
12) Grouch in Dub - Computer Language (ft Foldy)
13) Mr Squatch - The Squatch Expands Life (Grouch in Dub Remix) - ft Ganga Giri
14) Grouch in Dub - Back to Reality (ft Dub Princess)
15) Kin - Manifolds
16) SKLV - Malima (original mix)
17) Zakir - Save the Children (Original)
18) Mark Alow - White Tusk (Robbie Akbal Remix)
19) Lukkif - Mine Hender (Be Svendsen Dub Remix)
20) Kidnap Kid - First Light (Original Mix)
21) Be Svendsen - Circle (Zen Baboon Remix)
22) Zen Baboon - Love Road
23) Blu Mar Ten - Half the Sky (Kimyan Law Remix)
24) Zen Baboon - A Noite
25) AtYyA - Volition
26) AtYyA - Breaking Through
27) AMB - Tales
28) CloZee - The Path to Heaven (CharlesTheFirst Remix)
29) Temple Step Project - Distant Temple (Kalya Scintilla Remix)

AMANI Dj Set - Hawaii Fundraiser Event

Recorded on the Pisces Full Moon - as a reminder to us all to PROTECT THE SACRED. Inspired by my time spent at Standing Rock, and other events. 
A midtempo and chilled mix of diverse lush beats and meaningful vocals, smattered with organic undulations and soothing basslines - designed to uplift the journeyer in search of purpose and meaning as the world faces dire challenges and changes. 

Track Listing

1 - Shambhala Warrior Prophecy - Joanna Macy, mixed with Intro - Pensees
2 - The Color of Water (feat Black Fox) - Pathway
3 - Whispers of Our Ancestors (Erothyme Remix) - Liquid Bloom
4 - Ancestors Speak (CloZee remix) - Atyya
5 - The Silver Lining - Edamame feat. Handbook
6 - Lose Myself - Robot Koch feat. Delhia De France
7 - Laguna - Pensees
8 - Together - Phaeleh
9 - Human Nature - Sevdaliza
10 - Only You - Congi & Occult
11 - Green & Blue - Author feat. Ben Glass
12 - Trees - A/T/O/S
13 - Lust (feat Riya & Total Science) - Kaiju
14 - Find Another Way (Tor Remix) - MA/AM
15 - Cavity (Shigeto Remix) - Hundred Waters
16 - Plastic 100°c - Sampha
17 - Ardent - Trashbat & Vaun
18 - Eta Aquarid (Neven Remix) - Robot Koch & Savannah Lo Jack
19 - The Mist - Phaeleh
20 - Instructions for Time Travel - Robot Koch & Savannah Lo Jack
21 - Soothsayer - Sevdaliza
22 - Ghost Pong - Emancipator
23 - Nobody Knows - Autograf feat WYNNE
24 - Perfect Ruin (Catching Flies remix) - Kwabs
25 - Acceptance - Synkro
26 - Volition - ATYYA
27 - Our Game - Yaima
28 - Two Suns (CloZee remix) - Tor
29 - New Dawn - Synkro & Arovane
30 - The Keeper (Banks Remix) - Bonobo
31 - Corners of the Earth - ODESZA feat RY X
32 - Shortline - RY X
33 - First Fires - Bonobo
34 - Rain Around - Long Arm
35 - To Build A Home - Cinematic Orchestra feat Patrick Watson
36 - Red Dress - Submotion Orchestra
37 - Feel You Fade - Phaeleh feat Augustus Ghost
38 - King of Thebes (Enzalla Remix) - Elénne
39 - Nocturne - Aether feat Pensees
40 - Wise Enough - Lamb

Art by Shepard Fairey - https://obeygiant.com/

Protect The Sacred - Chill/Midtempo Mix 2018

Amani's 1st Yoga Flow class recording from the Australia Eclipse festival 2012

Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/amani.of.desert.dwellers
For bookings email bookings@desertdwellers.org

Hailing from the southwest region of the United States, AMANI has been a unique fixture in the underground electronic music scene, seasoned by over two decades of studio production and performance. From his early days at remote desert gatherings, to his constant touring of clubs and music festivals with world renowned downtempo sensation Desert Dwellers, his career has traversed many musical styles and genres. Blending world music with cutting-edge sound design, Amani Friend has amassed an enormous catalog between his projects Desert Dwellers, Liquid Bloom, and Variant Field. Traveling the international festival circuit and staying on the road with a jam-packed schedule, AMANI continues to bring his alchemy of ancient-future psychedelia to dance floors around the globe. Equally adept at sonically fueling the spirit of large yoga classes or high-energy dance floors, Amani’s sonic offerings provide a journey into the imaginative realms of movement and sound.


AMANI Dj Set @ Australia Eclipse - Yoga Flow 1

@iyakuh hosts the radio show.

Artwork by Oliver Barnett

- Träckłišt Bëlōw -

Serpentine River Beds / & Chimes
1.Ekema - Prana
2.Sonic Samadhi - Together
3.Thom Brennan - Silver / Sound Garden
4.Au5 - Cosmoscope
5.Sinepearl - Dewdrops 
6.Ishvara - Prismatic Fiels / Springtime on sirius
7.Ovnimoon - Algún Día
8.Max Corbacho - A Spark Of Diety / Nocturnal Bloom
9.Tito La Rosa - Song of integration
10.Branka Kanta - Cricket Medicine
11.Robert Davies - Heath Flow
12.Andre Lahiff - On the Secret Ocean
13.Crystal Moon - Lotus 
14.Ishq - Amaryllis Dream
15.Sonic Yogi - Tibetan Bowls (Heart)

TIMEWHEEL RADIO SHOW #84 | IYAKUH

NYE2020 is a bitter sweet one for sure. We leave behind a very difficult year with hope of a much better future for all of humanity! Here is Treavor Moontribe of Desert Dwellers Dj set played live for the Moontribe Collective's live stream. Enjoy!

Track Listing:

1 - Rowee & BLOND:ISH - Garden Of 3Den (Meditation Mix)
2 - Rowee & BLOND:ISH - Garden Of 3Den
3 - Flowers and Sea Creatures - Overworld
4 - Bedouin - Voodoo
5 - Bedouin - Firefly
6 - Timujin - Moon (Atalkingdrum & Tayu Mix)
7. Dance Spirit & Jon Charnis - Gone Beyond
8 - Shifter - Voodoo Robotics
9 - Dahu - Nothing To Something
10 - Atelier. - Eleven (Alexander Inggs Remix)
11 - T.M.A. & Boy Oh Boy - Waitamo
12 - Dance Spirit & Hana Choe - Ariang Hill
13 - The Scumfrog - Tiny Little Humans (Pezzner Remix)
14 - Dubfire - The End To My Beginning 
15 - Fat Sushi - Backflash
16 - Glowal & Adana Twins - My Computer feat. Glowal

TreavorMoontribeLiveNYE2020

Booking Inquires:

North & Central America: bookings@desertdwellers.org
International: bookings2@desertdwellers.org

Desert Dwellers is a pioneering electronic music project that bridges the ancient and the future, fusing deep bass, world instrumentation, and psychedelic textures into immersive sonic journeys. Founded in 1999 by Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe, the project grew out of the legendary Moontribe gatherings in the deserts of Southern California and Santa Fe, New Mexicos desert rave scene. 

Blending influences from many genres, Desert Dwellers has released dozens of albums and remixes, toured across five continents, and collaborated with an eclectic array of artists from around the world. Their music has graced stages at Symbiosis, Ozora, Lightning in a Bottle, Boom, Envision, Shambhala, and Burning Man, resonating with audiences through both meditative journeys and powerful dancefloor experiences.

In 2026, Desert Dwellers will enter its most significant evolution yet. Co-founder Amani Friend will be stepping away from touring to focus on studio production and other creative pursuits, while a new collaborator joined the project, acclaimed producer and mixing/mastering engineer Sarkis Mikael. While continuing to honor the project’s signature sound and ethos “Music Beyond Borders,” Desert Dwellers is now expanding into bold new sonic territories. Sarkis, with releases on respected labels like Sol Selectas, Saisons, and Hoomidaas, brings a fresh creative spark and deep musical integrity.

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