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Desert Dwellers consists of Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe; together they are one of the most pioneering and prolific downtempo artists hailing from the United States, having released over a dozen full length albums, several DD remixed albums, as well as countless singles, EPs and remixes for labels like Black Swan, Twisted, Six Degrees, Iboga and their own label Desert Trax, to name a few. After the huge success of the “DownTemple Dub” series, and blowing up the past three years at some of the most prominent international music festivals including Lightning In A Bottle, Symbiosis, Wanderlust, Shambhala, Eclipse Festival Australia, Envision, Beloved, Sonic Bloom, and Earthdance, Desert Dwellers have just finished a 7 week tour across the United States opening for world renowned Twisted Records artist Shpongle, and are gearing up for a very big festival season in 2014 including Boom (Portugal), Atmosphere (Israel), Coachella, and countless others across North America.

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thanks to our friend Alx Latham at Parabuilding for recording and documenting another great moment in time at Cervantes in Denver!

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DD Live at Cervantes 2013

We just completed the iconic Triloka Tour with Random Rab and Bluetech, and wanted to share one of our favorite sets with you from the past two months, recorded in Portland on Oct 15th.

It was a real pleasure traveling all over the United States with two of our longest and strongest allies in the electronic downtempo music scene!

Big thanks to Michael Divine for contributing his artwork to the tour and to this cover >> www.tenthousandvisions.com

Desert Dwellers Live Triloka Tour (Portland 10 - 15 - 22)

Desert Dwellers were extremely honored to open for one of their favorite artists Shpongle (Simon Posford) for a 7 week tour in early 2014 called The Museum of Consciousness Tour. Consisting of 42 gigs around the United States, the combo of Desert Dwellers and Shponlge turned out to be a very powerful show. This particular Desert Dwellers set was the live unedited recording of the show in Lafayette on March 27th, where some mega fans were tearing it up in the dancefloor. Big thanks to Simon, Zebbler, Ben, Hippie, and Pete for such an epic tour!

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TRACKLIST: 
1. You Can See Forever Feat Ixchel Prisma (Desert Trax)
2. Luminous Axiom (Sony India)
3. Kalya Scintilla - Break Belief - Desert Dwellers Remix
4. Union - Whitebear Remix (Desert Trax)
5. Spirit From the Dreamtime - Drumspyder Remix
6. Seeing Things - Original (Twisted Records)
7. Seeing Things - Eat Static Remix (Twisted Records)
8. Seeing Things - Lubdub Remix (Twisted Records)
9. In The Beginning (Merkaba Music)
10. Buddha Bass - Enigmatica - DD Remix (Soulfood)

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DD LIVE from the Museum of Conciousness Tour

🏜️ From the deserts of New Mexico and California,  Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe transport us to the wild jungle of Costa Rica 🌿🎶 Relive @desertdwellers ' live set at Luna Stage! 🌟✨

A message from them:

“Over the past decade, we've embarked on a remarkable musical journey, traveling to the enchanting Envision gatherings in Costa Rica. However, this year's Desert Dwellers performance on the Luna Stage was nothing short of extraordinary—a pinnacle moment that left our hearts brimming with gratitude.

Our deepest thanks extend to the talented dance performers, the mesmerizing fire spinners, and the incredible dancers and attendees who graced us with their presence on the dance floor. Your energy wove a tapestry of magic into the night, creating an atmosphere unlike any other. It was more than just a set; it was an unforgettable experience, etching itself into our memories and becoming a part of our collective journey.

As we savor these moments and continue to dance through life together, let's not forget the essence of this culture that unites us. Let's keep celebrating every moment and cherishing the beautiful souls we meet along the way.”

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Desert Dwellers | Live Set at Envision Festival 2023 | Luna Stage

1. Lotus Heart  -  White Swan Records
2. You Can See Forever (Black Rock Spaces)  -  White Swan Records   
3. More Than Anything  -  White Swan Records
4. Dragon's Mist  -  White Swan Records
5. Pranafestation  -  White Swan Records
6. New Generation  -  White Swan Records
7. Bodhi Tree Dub (Desert Freak Mix)  -  Desert Trax     
8. Locks & Herbs  -  forthcoming on Desert Trax      
9. Crossing the Desert (Sattva Ananda Remix)  -  Desert Trax     
10. Spinning out of Nothingness  -  forthcoming on Desert Trax      
11. Snake Charmer (Amani & Sattva Remix)  -  forthcoming on Desert Trax 
12. Snake Charmer (Satori Mix)  -  White Swan Records
13. Desert Dub (DD Remix) by Adham Shaik - forthcoming on Sonic Turtle     
14. Moonlit Horizons (David Starfire Remix)  -  Desert Trax
15. Moonlit Horizons (Ricardin Unplugged)  -  White Swan Records
16. Drift by Variant Field  -  Desert Trax     
17. Mindscapes by Variant Field  -  Desert Trax     
18. Fields of Variance by Variant Field - forthcoming on Iboga Records

DD Live at Lightning in a Bottle 2011

What an unforgettable night at the Mishawaka celebrating 25 years of us making music together! 🌟 This venue holds a special place in our hearts—there’s nothing like playing outdoors, next to the river, under the stars. We were blessed with beautiful souls and fans who came out to make this anniversary show truly magical. Huge gratitude to Bloomurian and the folktronica duo Siren & Seer for opening the night with such mesmerizing vibes. We were thrilled to dive deep into an extended 2-hour set for everyone! Here’s to more memories and music together. 🎶✨

Live Set at the Mishawaka - Celebrating 25 years!

Journey into the ambient side of the Desert Dwellers, Liquid Bloom, Variant Field, Rara Avis, Bluetech and Shamans Dream with “Vajra Mind,” a collection of 21 meditative soundscapes compiled into a 2 hour soundtrack by AMANI. The calming quality of this music will add a soothing space to your life and creativity. “Vajra Mind” features some never before released tracks and alternate versions of classic tunes, and collects the various ambient tracks featured in the Desert Trax catalog from 2001 to 2015 into one cohesive offering. This music is medicine.

If you would like to download this mixed version of the album, you will be emailed a download code for it when you buy the full album from the DD Bandcamp store   (https://desertdwellersmusic.bandcamp.com/album/vajra-mind)

Envisioned, compiled and mixed by Amani Friend 
Artwork by Olivia Curry (www.dreamnectar.com)

01. In the Beginning 
produced by Amani Friend & Treavor Moontribe

02. Subtle Breath
produced by Amani Friend

03. Give Thanks - vajra mix 
produced by Amani Friend & Treavor Moontribe
flute by Jesse Hendricks

04. Stellar Dendrites
produced by Amani Friend & Rara Avis

05. Remember Light 
produced by Amani Friend & Treavor Moontribe
Vocals by Navjit Kandola

06. Warm Desert Sands - vajra mix
produced by Amani Friend & Treavor Moontribe
flute by Jesse Hendricks - violin by HANNAH


07. Bluetech & Shamans Dream - Letting Go
produced by Evan Bluetech & Craig Kohland

08. Desert Dwellers - Forming Existence
produced by Amani Friend & Treavor Moontribe

09. Desert Dwellers - Peaceful Air (space mix)
produced by Amani Friend & Rara Avis

10. Desert Dwellers - Misty Mountains (space mix)
produced by Amani Friend & Rara Avis

11. Desert Dwellers - Lotus Heart
produced by Amani Friend & Rara Avis. Vocals by Sarah West

12. Liquid Bloom - Jaguar Dreaming (vajra mix)
produced by Amani Friend. Flute by Dominique Breaux

13. Liquid Bloom & Shamans Dream - Whispers of Our Ancestors (vajra mix)
produced by Amani Friend, Rara Avis, and Craig Kohland. Vocals by Sarah West

14. Liquid Bloom & Rara Avis - Emerging Heart (vajra mix)
produced by Amani Friend & Rara Avis. Vocals by Sarah West

15. Desert Dwellers - Stratosphere (space mix)
produced by Amani Friend, Michael Stearns, & Jonathan Grossman

16. Desert Dwellers - You Can See Forever (ether mix)
produced by Amani Friend, Rara Avis, and Trevor Moontribe. Vocals by Sarah West

17. Desert Dwellers - Peaceful Pathways (space mix)
produced by Amani Friend 

18. Desert Dwellers - Lotus Garden
produced by Amani Friend 

19. Desert Dwellers - Cave Dwellings
produced by Amani Friend 

20. Desert Dwellers - You Can See Forever (Aes Dana Remix)
produced by Aes Dana, Amani Friend, Rara Avis, & Trevor Moontribe. Vocals by Sarah West

21. Variant Field - Fields of Variance (space mix)
produced by Amani Friend and Alex DeYoung

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Vajra Mind - Ambient mix by AMANI

The first half consists of DD tunes, and the second half works it's way down into ambient music while traveling through some other amazing music producers we love. sorry there is no set list for those :-/

artwork by Luke Brown

Desert Dwellers ~ Bliss Jungle

A deep and diverse journey recorded live at EMC2 Festival in the lush lands of Missouri. As always, we flowed across a wide spectrum from global bass, organic house, tribal downtempo, psybient pulses, ecstatic grooves, and cinematic moments all woven for the dancefloor.

EMC2 is rooted in the medicine tribe and inspired by the spirit of the land, and this set carries the essence of Earth, rhythm, and resonance shared under open skies with a beautiful community.

TRACKLIST: 
 0:00 - Desert Dwellers - Can We Begin Again (Feat Random Rab & Me~She)
4:12 - Poranguí & Liquid Bloom - Igniting the Sacred (Desert Dwellers Remix)
11:50 - Desert Dwellers - Utterly Intertwined (Cosmic Trigger Remix)
18:20 - Desert Dwellers - One Giant Consciousness feat Paul Stamets
22:40 - Shpongle - Juggling Molecules (Desert Dwellers Remix)
29:57 - Desert Dwellers - Wahat Khasiba feat Onanya
37:30 - Namito & Mahbobe Golzari - Bemann (Desert Dwellers Remix)
45:09 - Liquid Bloom, Bloomurian, Onanya - Forest Guardians (CALAGNA Remix)
51:00 - KOAST - Light (Desert Dwellers Remix)
55:40 - Desert Dwellers - Dub Sutras (Cosmic Trigger Remix)
1:02:00 - Desert Dwellers - Sawaswati’s Twerkaba
1:07:00 - Desert Dwellers - Sawaswati’s Twerkaba (CloZee & LuSiD Remix)
1:10:17 - Desert Dwellers - Realms of Splendor (DRRTYWULVS Remix)
1:14:00 - Desert Dwellers - Realms of Splendor (Erothyme Remix)
1:18:04 - Desert Dwellers - Realms of Splendor (Original)
1:20:38 - Encounters - Liminia (Desert Dwellers Remix)
1:29:00 - Name This Artist - Beauty of the Clouds
1:34:00 - Desert Dwellers - Wandering Sadhu (Live Ambient Mash Up)

Desert Dwellers Live Set at EMC2 Festival 2025

Here is the Desert Dwellers set from the Kinnection Campout hosted by the Tribal Council in North Carolina (May 17th 2015) 

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Desert Dwellers @ Kinnection Campout (2015  05-17)

Our Live Desert Dwellers set from the recent Earth Heart Tour November 2015. Recorded in Malibu, CA at Symbiotic Sunday. We had a blast touring with Kalya Scintilla and Eve Olution and look forward to more events with them in 2016!

Artwork is from a collaboration between Eric Howard, Seth McMahon, Gabriel Welch & Jonathan Solter. Live Mural at Symbiosis 2015.


Desert Dwellers Live @ 2015 Earth Heart Tour

Desert Dwellers duo set from the UNTZ festival in Mariposa California. Recorded on June 3rd 2016. 

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Desert Dwellers @ Resonance Festival 2016

Live Desert Dwellers set for a yoga session in Florida. We played a lot of old school DD tracks in a bell curve fashion for the class.

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Desert Dwellers - Gratitude Yoga Flow

We were stoked to play Lucidity Rising Dawn Festival in Southern California!  This set was a recording from Bellingham Washington on 2/3/18. 

See you on the dance floor! ((( Live in Love )))

Desert Dwellers LUCIDITY Rising Dawn MIX

This is the live recording of the Desert Dwellers at Symbiosis Solar Eclipse Festival at Pyramid Lake Nevada (May 21st 2012)

Desert Dwellers is touring to many locations around the world this year. Stay tuned to www.desertdwellers.org for more information on upcoming shows. For booking inquires, email bookings@desertdwellers.org 

"Skillfully blending deep bass, earthy percussion, etheric voices and culture-crossing instrumentation into a sonic incense for mind and body, Desert Dwellers offers a spellbinding hybrid with echoes of our tribal past and future. Using the internet as a collaborative space in which concept albums are created, these sound alchemists use cutting edge techniques that blend the modern edge of electronica with the ancient sounds of cultures past.  The result has been the prolific production of genre blending dance tracks and downtempo grooves that make for truly memorable listening experiences."


Track Listing for Symbiosis

1) In the Beginning :: on new compilation on Merkaba Music
2) New Generation (Temple Step Project Remix Feat. Darpan) :: Recalibrated vol 1 (Desert Trax - 06.2012)
3) Trail of Nomads (Kaminanda Remix) :: Recalibrated vol 1 (Desert Trax - 06.2012)
4) Solar Prayers (Bird of Prey Remix) :: Recalibrated vol 2 (ShivLink Records Early 2013)
5) More than Anything (Love and Light Remix) :: DownTemple Dub Remixed (Black Swan Records 04.2012)
6) Journey to the Core (UniPhi and Seed Remix) :: Journey to the Core ep (Desert Trax forthcoming)
7) Lotus Heart (Kalya Scintilla Remix) :: DownTemple Dub Remixed (Black Swan Records 04.2012)
8) Dragon's Mist (Kaminanda Re-Mist) :: DownTemple Dub Remixed (Black Swan Records 04.2012)
9) Tala Odessey (Quade Remix) :: Recalibrated vol 2 (ShivLink Records Early 2013)
10) Kalya Scintilla - Break Belieif (Desert Dwellers Remix)
11) Saraswati Mata (Adham Shaikh Remix) :: Recalibrated vol 2 (ShivLink Records Early 2013)
12) Crossing Beyond (Duke Mushroom Remix) :: DownTemple Dub Remixed (Black Swan Records 04.2012)
13) Bodhi Tree Dub (Amani's Pyramid Lake Remix) :: Recalibrated vol 1 (Desert Trax - 06.2012)

DD Live at Symbiosis 2012

It was a great honor to set the sonic space as people arrived for the final 2 nights of Shpongle Live Band performances at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Gratitude to Simon and Raja for including us in their extensive trip into the "Garden of Unearthly Delights," and for providing us all with the weekend of a lifetime!

We played all the tracks from our new album Breath, split between the two nights. On Friday night we played:

1) Praise Her, The Fire Keeper
2) Realms of Splendor
3) Dreams within a Dream
4) Traversing the Endless Road
5) Closed Eyes in a Dust Storm
6) Give Thanks
7) Warm Desert Sands (Vajra Mix)

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Desert Dwellers set at Red Rocks May 3rd, 2019 (Night 1)

It was a great honor to set the sonic space as people arrived for the final 2 nights of Shpongle Live Band performances at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Gratitude to Simon and Raja for including us in their extensive trip into the "Garden of Unearthly Delights," and for providing us all with the weekend of a lifetime!

We played all the tracks from our new album Breath, split between the two nights. On Saturday night we played:

1) In the Beginning
2) At Last, Our Refuge
3) To Be the Air
4) One That Shows the Way
5) Longing for Home
6) Lotus Heart (Kalya Scintilla Remix)
7) Breathing the Mysteries

Desert Dwellers set at Red Rocks May 4th, 2019 (Night 2)

We played on the thunder stage at LIB 2019 and it was one of the greatest Lightning in Bottle moments for us! Big thanks to do the Do Lab for doing what you do!

Set List:
1) Longing for Home
2)Dreams within a Dream
3) Saraswati's Twerkaba (Landswitcher >> Tribone Remixes)
4) The Great Mystery (Tribone Remix)
5) Perfect Stranger - Clear Vision (Desert Dwellers Remix)
6) Ace Ventura & Symbolic - The World that You Know (Desert Dwellers Remix)
7) Bluetech - Dawn Ascent (Desert Dwellers Remix)
8) Eat Static - Dionysiac (Desert Dwellers Remix
9) Seeing Things
10) To Be the Air
11) One that Shows the Way
12) Liquid Bloom - Resonant Migration (ATYYA Remix)
13) Breathing the Mysteries

Latest DD Album BREATH

Desert Dwellers Live @ Lightning In A Bottle 2019

Download: https://desertdwellersmusic.bandcamp.com/track/desert-dwellers-live-fillmore-12-6-19

What an amazing celebration of life! A full night of music, dancing, aerial, performances, live painting, and so much more. Denver is one of our favorite places to play in the world. We've known and worked with Shpongle for years and opened for him earlier this year at Red Rocks when he performed with his live band. 

A huge thank you to everyone who helped put on the show. The lights, video, lasers, dancers, painters, performers, promoters, and, of course, the fans. ♥️

Desert Dwellers Live @ Fillmore in Denver, CO (Dec 6th 2019)

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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.