ECSTATIC DANCE - A deep and ongoing personal Lovestory for me - a story in which I'm in co-creation sometimes as DJ and other times as dancer and in both cases it's all about unity in diversity and becoming ONE on a journey of joy & sadness, softness & wildness, vulnerability & ecstasy, discomfort & growth, insecurity & confidence, fear & love, embodiment & bliss and so much more...ultimately if distilled to its essence or me it really is : SOUL MEDICINE.

ECSTATIC DANCE

Kop ZEBA

MACUXIVA

The ambiance

Jon David (aka Apukuna)creates musical journeys from deep within the mountains. Inspired by the beating hearts of the mystical music makers of mother earth...
thats what we feel and we feel so blessed to be able to share this attitude on 'Echoes'.  Thank you APUKUNA!

Open Into Flame
 is a meditation, a prayer and a dance for personal and collective transformation. For the past month, I have been immersed in smoke from fires burning in the mountains to surrounding my home and from the hundreds of others burning nearby here in the Pacific Northwest of Canada/USA. The burning of entire towns, homes and livelihoods has moved me into tears and into deep reflection. What is our Earth Mother asking of us in this time? This music was chosen to tell the story of my own journey into this question. It's an invitation to open into your own flame and to support releasing, transforming and welcoming new beginnings. As Bība shares so eloquently in this mix, “It’s time for a change of skin. This shedding is underway. Snake shows us that this shedding is by fire. The skin burning away is a skin full of injustices, anger and violence. [The fire] is symbolic of moving away from the old ways and making way for the new. In these flames, our anger can now be seen, our shadow revealed by the glowing light. And in this fire now, it’s time to heal. At this time of great shedding, an energy channel is open- a line of light. This line of light is our lineage. Our path to awakening. This energy is open to all beings on earth to come into alignment with the unfolding mystery of our individual and collective evolution.” 
With love - Jon (Apukuna)
@apukuna

Tracklist:

1. Hearthfire – Great Unknown @murray-kyle
2. Ludovico Einaudi – Nuvole Blanche
3. Deya Dova – The First Loom @deya-dova
4. Deya Dova – Doorway in the Desert @deya-dova
5. Kevin Wrenn – Womb Pulse (feat. Yin Ling) @nw_yogi
6. William Llerena Murayari – Sinches Medicina (w/Apukuna touch)
7. Lemon and Soul – Cristo Redentor (ALUNA remix) @lemonandsoul @alunaritualmusic @resuenomusic
8. Yin Ling – Isis @yinling-soulsong
9. Little Star – Inanna Rahkma @littlestarmusic
10. Turn Water – Corazón (Vinzoo Remix) @vinzoomuzik @newlatambeats
11. Little Star – Inanna Rahkma @littlestarmusic
12. Bība, Makossa, Waiyari – Intro @bibawithlove @mmakossa @thetenthdoor
13. Beautiful Chorus – Queendom @beautifulchorus
14. Makossa – Old Fashioned with Al Green & Billy Larkin @mmakossa
15. Deya Dova – Isles Of The Great Goddess @deya-dova
16. Deya Dova - Everything Standing Up Alive @deya-dova
17. Tolga Maktay – Zuhur (Original Mix) @tolgamaktay @monada-project
18. Maria Bethânia – O Sobrado de Mamãe (Gui Motto Edit) @guimotta
19. Anton Monk – Meditation @numamusica
20. Deya Dova – Lake of Little Fishes @deya-dova
21. J.Pool – Meditaciones XXI @j_pool @numamusica
22. Anton Monk – Palermo
23. Daniel Imhof – Shavasana @daniel-imhof @numamusica
24. islandman – Sumeru @tolgabuyuk
25. islandman – Kara Toprak @tolgabuyuk
26. Isaac Chambers – Mr. Answer Man (feat. Dub Princess) @isaac-chambers-music
27. LovLenka – Fire @numamusica
28. Marta Gómez – Si no cantara
29. Drumspyder – Kalypso @drumspyder @dakini-records
30. Novalima – La Despedida @novalima @wonderwheel-recordings
31. Mike Rauss & Mariana Root – Alma @mikerauss @mariana-root
32. Hakou - Crescent @hakoumusic
33. Ayla Nereo - By Night @ayla-nereo @jumpsuit-records
34. Anton Monk – Kotor (w/Apukuna touch)
35. Frameworks – Delphina @frameworks @locirecords
36. Marley Carroll – Shiver @marley-carroll @locirecords
37. MOONTIDE – Tallowood @moontideaus
38. Ayla Schafer – Plumajera @aylamusic

Echoes from APUKUNA - Open Into Flame

We are grateful to share this mix from our dear brother ZEBA @sebastiandemaria which features tracks that we have released in the past.
It's his way of saying thank you to all the amazing artists who have shared their medicine music on our platform and we are touched and humbled that ZEBA felt inspired to honor that with a personal curated journey.

"The Intention of the Label Series is to create intuitive musical Journeys with Releases from one specific Record Label at a time that reflect its Diversity as well as its Signature in Sound.

Each „Ting“ is a personal Homage dedicated to the Artists & Creators making and keeping a musical Home alive."

Tracklist:
Mente Orgánica - La Marcha de los Arboles
Derrok - Callen
Baptiste Sejourne & Kama Lila Sol - Kura Kura (Captures Remix)
Lütt Matten - Blauauge
Urucum - Tzen Tze Re Rei (feat. Anat Nabi)
Alunawachuma - Kano Kano
Di Laif & ALUNA - Inui
lndhs - Meditative
Mose & Michael Ben Shimon - Ocean of Silence
J.Pool - Mirissa
Da Iguana - Koto (feat. Sagara)
Arilu & Haunted Water - Who lights the Sun
Intiche & Frida - Fluir del Viento interior

ZEBA - The LOVE Diary ⟡ It's a NUMA Ting

💎 Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing. 💎
― Arundhati Roy

💎The Next Buddha will be a Sangha 💎 – Thich Nhat Hanh

Recorded in the summer of 2022, in one of the most lush and soulful (private)settings I've had the honor and pleasure of playing music at...a true Medicine Temple of Sacred Sensuality, innocent Eros, humans-like-dolphins, swimming into unity, mycelium magically rooting us into collective-intelligence, collective-evolution, collective-play...

It was exquisite to serve this space with the power of intentional M U S I C (I got to play some tracks that have been waiting to play for years):  a true Medicine Temple of Human Hearts 💎

The taste of New Earth Nectar that was dripping in this space was sweeter than sweet:  it's medicine is still working it's magik, the portal is still opening and deepening each time I listen to this mix and remember this portal...We are the Medicine 💎

Enjoy the 3,5 hour journey of sonic sound:  feel free to download and share...

I support independent artists by always purchasing the music I use in my musical-mixes:  you can support my artistry (see Kofi link here:  https://ko-fi.com/alma8omega) so I can continue to support the artistry of others....

no matter what, VIVA MUSICA, VIVA BAILAR, VIVA FAMILIA 💎

Stunning image by one and only Paula Duro' 💎

Support the Artistry

New Earth Nectar Vol. 8 💎 Medicine Temple of Human Hearts

Ecstatic Cacao Dance ॐ Live @ Into Your Heart Retreat, June 2023

Los Mejores Boleros de Moncho

Amor Fugaz

Dear Tribe

I'm feeling blessed to share this Journey I played at City Church Zurich offering Music as the Language of Love, uniting us in Sacred Movement and creating a Space of Unity in Diversity.

One Love,
ZEBA

Unity in Diversity ॐ Live @ Ecstatic Dance Zurich, December 2023

A Compilation to Elevation, with some of my favorite tracks launched in 2023.

When you surrender to the dance of life, you can feel the universe flowing inside.

McXv

2023 Favorites Set

Musicas tradicionais populares portuguesas da Região do Vouga

01 Malhão

Embracing our Darkness and moving or going trough it is essential for our capacity to embrace the light. This Set is special to me because it came from a Place within me where I was able to feel a wide spectrum of feelings or colors of my soul all at once...I hope you can feel it while listening and embrace all that will be reflected for you.

With Gratitude & Love
ZEBA

Artwork:
Emma Kunz

Colors of Light & Darkness ॐ Live @ Ecstatic Dance Zurich, March 2024

New Car

MINJA rocked the house at Ecstatic Dance Berlin! Enjoy this techno inspired DJ set which features her signature style influenced by Berlin's nightclubs where she regularly djs and performs.

MINJA - Ecstatic Dance Berlin, 11 April 2024

During the summer of 2024 i hade the privilege to be playing every week at the beautiful historic boat MÄRTHA, with amazing view to Stockholm city, stunning sunset, lots of dance and good vibes with old and new friends.
It was fun and challenge in different ways, to play long sets of 5 hours every week needs a lot of dedication to keep upgrading the sets and collecting new music, to a music addicted as i am, this was a great challenge, that gave me so much more knowledge about music and my skills as a Dj and entertainer. Here comes a 3 hours SET compilation with some of the best tracks i was sharing at BOAT BEATS. Hope you enjoy the journey!

THE BEST OF BOAT BEATS

The journey with Boat Beats continues. Following the flow of spring winds and little by little raising the sails to receive the summer on the coolest boat of Stockholm. Beats without boundaries.

BOAT BEATS - Every Wednesday - 17:00 to 22:00 - Free Entry
at Märtha - Dj Macuxiva

BOAT BEATS - SET II - 14 MAY

Dear global family

This Journey is a prayer for humanity to rise together in love & peace. 
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu!

With deep gratitude & all my love!
ZEBA

Very special thanks to the incredible Rise Up Ladies Jelena & Mel for making this happen. You are inspiring, amazing & beautiful !!!

www.riseupmovement.info

TOGETHER WE RISE ॐ Ecstatic Dance @ RISE UP Summer Gathering, June 2025

The BOAT BEATS makes the Summer Flows into the Heat!

BOAT BEATS SET IX - 02 JULY

Beloved global family

So many beautiful memories from my first Nowhere in Spain this year. 
Feeling at home and welcome from the first moment arriving in Here & Meow x ofKhorse camp meeting many olds friends and making many new ones... a profound personal journey purrrfected with the honour & pleasure of playing Here & Meows legendary Acid Friday Sunset Ecstatic Dance at the Playa!

With deep gratitude & all my love,
ZEBA

Acid Friday Sunset // Ecstatic Dance @ Here & Meow x ofKhorse // Nowhere, July 2025

Another dream came true as I played the Sunday noon set at Pyramid Yoga, the biggest Ecstatic Dance venue and event in Koh PhaNgan, where i've been dancing and living for many years.

I was so happy to see the people dance, jump, and shout to the wide-ranging journey of beats-infused world music I played.

A few highlights:
- Beats and Bass-infused vocals and music from Native-american, New-Zealand Mauri, Russian,  Tibetan, Amazonian, Aboriginal Australian, Indian, Turkish, Brazilian, Balkan,  and LOTS of African
- A traditional African acapella, an upbeat electronic remix of it, and samples that return many times during the whole journey
- A few other vocal and melodic African songs
- My newest track, a tribal remix of "Stone gods of Bimini", by Ixtahuele 

Deep gratitude to the dancers, to Jonny, Milenka and Pyramid team, and to the musicians and producers.

Featuring:

Poranguí
Sona Jobarteh
El Búho x Tremor
Mahto Akicita & Tiwahe
Yider x Jason Hou, Jai Tee
Tetouze
MATAWAKA
Symbolico
Danit, Urucum
Morillo
Tetouze
Shalohim, MettāKin
Basher Toe
Ayub Ogada
Miriam Makeba
CHRISNA KARAST Visionary Shamanics
Fatoumata Diawara, Alex Garett & Greg Herma
Thomas Piper
Laroz Camel Rider
Sister Nancy, Twogood
Mixwell
Nowananda ft. Ixtahuele
Bergen, Anatolian Sessions 
Disclosure, Fatoumata Diawara
Barbatuques, Cosme Martin & Christian Vila 
Aetius Boutefoy
Made in TLV
Miriam Makeba, Paki Palmieri 
Sirens of Lesbos
Deya Dova
Kiko Navarro
Coober Pedy University Band
Rokia Traoré
Tetouze
JOBE
Jackson Brainwave, Moblack
Lexa Hill
SIS, Milo slavic
Alma Negra
Nell Silva
Captain Planet
Baaba Maal
Miriam Makeba
Calm Whale

Ecstatic dance by nowananda

NowAnanda: Tribal Ecstatic Dance @Pyramid Koh PhaNgan 22.11.2020

Music is like Love - A uniting & universal Language beyond Words…

Co-Creative at SOUL⟡TRIBE, Echoes from Venus & Ecstatic Dance Zurich.

Booking & Contact:
sebastiandemaria.music@gmail.com