love love love

Bloodline (BBC 6music Marc Riley Session)

Destani Wolf - Vocals
Kat O1O - Keys / Vocals
Karyn Paige - Vocals
Ben Schwier - Keys
Headnodic - Producer / Keys / Bass
Max MacVeety - Drums
Valentino P - Percussion

From the album The Iguana available here:
Vinyl: http://pl70.net/products/iguanalp/
CDs & digital at: http://theiguana.bandcamp.com

Golden Hour

Destani Wolf releases new single "Call Me" produced by Dan Ubick. Available Everywhere: https://orcd.co/callmedestaniwolf

Sometimes it’s hard to reach out when we need it the most. In those darker moments, seeing a loved one’s name light up your phone can completely alter your entire state of mind.

Written by Destani Wolf
Destani Wolf: Lead and Background vocals
Dave Wilder: Bass (Macy Gray, Ziggy Marley, Norah Jones, the Lions)
Mario Calire: Drums (The Wallflowers, Ozomatli, the Motels)
Gawain Mathews: Electric guitar (Mickey Hart)
Dan Hastie : Hammond organ (Orgone, Alicia Keys, Solange Knowles)
Rebecca Schlappich Charles: violins, violas & string arrangement (Ben Harper, Mariachi El Bronx)
Constantine “Connie” Price: tambourine (Connie Price & The Keystones)
Background vocals: Luqman Frank

Produced, recorded and mixed by Dan Ubick for DanUbe Productions at Lions Den Studio, Topanga, CA 
Mastered by John Greenham Clearlight Mastering

Artwork, Photography by Destani Wolf

© 2021 BraveWolf Production

Call Me

Carmen Villain (Actress Remix)

Blooming

Destani Wolf’s voice is a thing of wonder: a big, bold, beautiful voice.  Again and Again, her first venture as a solo artist, reveals a powerful, determined woman spreading her words of strength.  Driven by her vocal valor, her uplifting lyrics glide over slabs of funk and soul, and tasty grooves punctuated with the Latin, reggae and hip-hop music she loves.  A smart, multi-cultural collection of original songs, Again and Again is the result of potent and sexy songwriting and well-constructed musical arrangements.    

Destani Wolf - Feel It

Once again singer-songwriter, Destani Wolf offers impeccable vocal prowess as a conduit for spiritual awakening on her forthcoming ‘PEEK AWAY’ EP. Drawing on nuances of Blues explored as part of her musical foundation, this collection of six (6) brand new songs finds the Berkeley raised, LA-based songstress arriving at an evolved take on her signature soul-step.

Take one listen to her emotionally powerful and melodic vocals, through songs laden with orchestral-strings such as on “Nothing but the Best” or “Peek Away”, there’s no mistaking the SOUL in her DNA. On ‘PEEK AWAY’, soaring soundscapes underlay the interwoven retro-futurism of nu soul and 70s funk on “Why Should I Stay” and “Uprising (Do-it!)”. Even evident on this EP, Destani has an ability to touch the audience by her heartfelt delivery of REAL elements for the listener. If there were ever such a connecting force for one to pause, or possibly cause tears to outpour, it’d unmistakably be “Your Love for Me” - rich in thankful, appreciative love. Her ‘PEEK AWAY’ EP gives the listener a chance at hope, an outlet to cope and a positive window into beginning to be healed, making her 6-pack solid.

Nothing but the Best (Feat. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson): 
Written for my Incredible Son, Riel
Written by Destani Wolf
Co-Produced by Destani Wolf & Rico Pabón
Breakdown Arr. by Marc Rey, Pancho Tomaselli, Max MacVetty & Destani Wolf
All Vocals -Destani Wolf
Violin, Viola & Cello Written & Performed by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Drum Programming - Rico Pabón
Additional Drums - Max MacVetty
Bass - Pancho Tomaselli
Guitar - Marc Rey
Rhodes & Piano - Quincy McCrary
Mix by Jason Schweitzer
Mastered by John Greenham
Engineered by Ian Boxhill, Eduardo Larez, Mike Harlow and Benjamin Tierney
Artwork by Lexx Valdez 
Logo by Amymade 
© 2014 BraveWolf Productions

Itunes

Destani Wolf - Nothing But The Best (feat. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson)

My take on @Destani-Wolf's latest single. Check out the original version here: https://soundcloud.com/destani-wolf/love-me-gently. Additional keys (including outro solo) by @ChrisKeys. 

Destani Wolf - Love Me Gently Remix (Prod. By Mars Today)

Oh Nothin, Just a lil "Mixtape Soup" for the Sacral. 
Dim them lights
The Energy Kitchen has the purrrfect medicine for any Melancholy. 

Vibe Recipe: 
Sea People, Wata Spirits, Dolphins, Fairies, Nagas, Holistic Ho's, Oshun, Yemoja, Pomba Gira, Gratitude, & 2 shakes of Glitter.  
 
Serving Suggestions: 
Best Served during moonlit hours. Nekkid prance, cuddling, SACRED unions are recommended...into the sunrise. 

Watery Zodiac: Scorpio,Pisces,Cancers(& ofcourse ARIES)
Chakra: All 13 uh em 
Crystal Vibration: Red Jasper, Hematite, Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz  

@Jetia_Deity on Ig 
@JetiaDeity on yt 
JetiaDeity.tumblr.com 


A Sweaty Piecea Sunrise

New Leaf

Yonatan Elkayam - composer, producer, recording and mix engineer, guitars, bass, harmonica
A collaboration with Destani Wolf and MC Light
thank you to Elijah Brueggemann on keys and Blake Colie on drums 

Is It You

Light And The Dark

This year, the legendary "High Priestess of Soul", Ms NINA SIMONE, would be 80 years old. A woman who changed the social and political fabric of America with her fearless songs, her yearning voice, and her raw, worn soul.

Perhaps what has always moved me about Nina's body of work is that her recordings, even her fame in itself, were all auxiliary - just a means to support her continuing education and aspirations of becoming a classical pianist. Her songs had their own meanings and subjects of course, but by reflecting on her life's work as a whole, you can plot the points between these songs like a constellation. They were rungs on the ladder of her ever-climbing journey. You can hear in each recording a completely pure reflection of how she was feeling - passionate, strong, devoted, frisky, suspicious, proud, or just downright tired.

THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, JULY 5TH 2013, Los Angeles gathers for a sure-to-be-epic evening of free music and revelry around this particularly authentic high priestess. Join us all at GRAND PERFORMANCES for "YOUNG, GIFTED, and NINA", featuring LA's deepest musical luminaries from the Jazz, Soul, Blues, Poetry and recording world as we come together for this majestic tribute.

This event is produced with unmatched dedication by JONATHAN RUDNICK, and the visionary music direction of DEXTER STORY,  the men behind last year's also epic "PEACE GO WITH YOU, GIL" tribute to Gil Scott-Heron. Yours truly will be opening the evening with an invocation DJ set, and speaking throughout the show.

AS A GESTURE TO CHRISTEN THIS MOMENTOUS OCCASION, I'VE AGREED TO MAKE MY REMIX OF NINA SIMONE'S "BE MY HUSBAND" A FREE DOWNLOAD FOR ALL TO HAVE. I HOPE YOU ENJOY AND SPREAD THE SOUNDS, SPREAD THE WORD, AND WE'LL SEE YOU FRIDAY NIGHT.

For more Blues-infused works, check for my forthcoming "REVIVAL" EP Series. Blues remixes for the discerning dancefloor. Those and more at www.soundcloud.com/jeremysole

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Be My Husband (Jeremy Sole Remix)

Free download of the full Zaya Remix EP here: http://www.divshare.com/direct/23077184-71e.zip
w/ remixes by: J-Boogie (Om Records), Stro Elliot (of the Procussions), Valentino P, Kat O1O (Crown City Rockers), Walti (Somehow At Sea), DJ Cecil & Pickster...
Get Headnodic's full length album "The Iguana" today at http://theiguana.bandcamp.com/

Zaya (Original Version)

Purchase: bit.ly/3oh8DpK
Catalog #: GN59
January 22, 2021
CASS+DIGI

Ever the aural adventurer, Carmen Villain has long traversed a boundless array of sounds, deftly moving from art nouveau pop to fog-laden avant-dub. Yet at every artistic turn, the Norwegian-Mexican’s chameleon-like charm seldom loses its alluring, organic beauty. Fresh off her contribution to 2020’s A Little Night Music… compilation, Carmen joins Geographic North’s Sketch for Winter series for its 9th installment. Perlita, named after Carmen’s grandmother living in Puebla, Mexico, is a sweetly somber reflection on the ever-present cycle of and hibernation and reemergence.

The A side begins with “Everything Without a Shadow”, a wide-angled and windswept vista of expansive permafrost and still-glowing embers of a recently extinguished fire. A sign of life in an otherwise desolate place. “Two Halves Touching” continues to drift through the frigid scene, lightly pulsing underneath a muted but vibrant tundra until coming upon echoes of voices chanted into the snowdrift. “Light in Phases” follows the cue with hurried hesitance, uncovering a sonic slush of radiant zither, blurred voices, and calm resolution.

“Things That Are Solid” begins to thaw the B side, strolling through newly uncovered verdancy, welcoming murmurs peeking out of the snow. With “Molina”, any last remnants of Winter have disappeared, leaving only a solemn suite of piano motifs breaking ground like seedlings bursting to life. With help from Johanna Scheie Orellana on flute and alt-flute, the album’s closer “Aqua Azul'' floats along with unencumbered motion like a happy stone skating across a tranquil pond.

Carmen Villain - "Light In Phases"

Once again singer-songwriter, Destani Wolf offers impeccable vocal prowess as a conduit for spiritual awakening on her forthcoming ‘PEEK AWAY’ EP. Drawing on nuances of Blues explored as part of her musical foundation, this collection of six (6) brand new songs finds the Berkeley raised, LA-based songstress arriving at an evolved take on her signature soul-step. 

Take one listen to her emotionally powerful and melodic vocals, through songs laden with orchestral-strings such as on “Nothing but the Best” or “Peek Away”, there’s no mistaking the SOUL in her DNA. Her organic nu soul sound reflects her upbringing in and around the rich diversity of the Bay Area’s multi-cultural society, where her earliest encounter with music was through the influence of both her parents’ vinyl collection including Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Los Panchos, Bob Marley and others. Music brought the voice out of her as a child and continues to propel her creativity as a vocalist, a true natural born talent.

Fast-forward to today, and with two baby boys she’s brought into this world, Destani Wolf has become a strong and multi-layered woman.  Positive in spirit and with the guidance from her mentor, Blues guitarist/composer Johnny Tolbert (Sam Cooke, Etta James, T. Bone Walker, Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland) – who also taught her the Blues and helped her record her first demo, her journey continues onward towards a career-path enriched with organic, retro and nu soul. On ‘PEEK AWAY’, soaring soundscapes underlay the interwoven retro-futurism of nu soul and 70s funk on “Why Should I Stay” and “Uprising (Do-it!)”, making her 6-pack solid.

Whether opening for Alice Smith or Laura Mvula at San Francisco’s ‘The Independent’, performing live with the likes of UK’s Alice Russell on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ or gracing the stage with shows in New York (‘Lincoln Center’, ‘Joe’s Pub’), San Francisco Bay (‘Yoshi’s, ‘Bimbos’, ‘Stern Grove Festival’) and Los Angeles (‘LACMA’, ‘Sonos Studio’, ‘UCLA Jazz Reggae Fest’), Destani -- who also writes songs and sings in Spanish, has recordings on two Grammy-nominated Latin Jazz LPs (John Santos ‘S.F. BAY’ and Jose Rizo’s ‘MONGORAMA’). She recently contributed vocals for the songs “Crossroads” and “Live like a Warrior” by Jewish-American, reggae-emcee Matisyahu while working with producer Kool Kojak (Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida, Ke$ha), and has also lent her voice to other projects with Artists such as Seu Jorge, Zap Mama, Quantic, SoVosó (Bobby McFerrin offshoot), Bay Area favorite, O-maya and The Pharcyde. Her solo debut LP ‘AGAIN and AGAIN’ (‘06) still remains an underground classic of edgy soul.

Destani was and still is ALWAYS ready to sing – anywhere or anytime. Free styling with ease, she’ll move any crowd, or even is known to surprise audiences by throwing in her ‘invisible band’ of trumpeters and drummers via her skillfully crafted, improvisational human a cappella beats! More evident on this EP though, Destani (LIVE) has an ability to touch the audience by her heartfelt delivery of REAL elements for the listener. On ‘PEEK AWAY’, if there were ever such a connecting force for one to pause, or possibly cause tears to outpour, it’d unmistakably be “Your Love for Me” - rich in thankful, appreciative love. 

Vocally blessed, Destani’s discovered her vocal ability as more of a functional role, whether it’s fueling more honesty for family and close peers at events, or for society and her community in order to raise awareness on life’s layers, love matters and those inspirational truths. “I feel blessed that music travels through me, and I feel like it’s something I want to share, and I need to share,” Destani affirms. “My voice is a powerful way to unite people and that’s the thing about music, it heals and it funnels energy. I carry my voice everywhere I go, that’s a gift.” 

There’s an inherent religiosity in the interplay between life + love. When Destani reflects on each song’s meaning (below) you’ll realize that there’s an unending cycle of life + love that’s sometimes beyond our emotional withstanding.  Even if we’re reluctant to accept, life + love does reveal our innermost feelings. That’s why her ‘PEEK AWAY’ EP gives the listener a chance at hope, an outlet to cope and a positive window into beginning to be healed. 


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