Recorded LIVE at Ecstatic Dance San Francisco in July 2021...A multi-genre dance journey celebrating life - first time djing/facilitating again IRL after a long hiatus and only djing online for over a year due to the pandemic lockdown and all events being shutdown for months. 

May we all take the time to gently unfurl our wings, as we re-emerge after a difficult and dark time - and never forget to celebrate life and community!

"Re-emergence" Ecstatic Dance SF Live Mix : July 2021

Roots of the Earth (Mix) by @LiquidBloom.

Tracklist: https://timewheel.net/liquid-bloom-mix/

Cover art: Entruvia

TIMEWHEEL RADIO SHOW #101 | LIQUID BLOOM

Secrets of the Jungle ~ Ecstatic Dance 2022

As I stepped onto the Earth Stage at the Texas Eclipse Festival 2024, a rush of excitement flooded through me. It was an honor beyond words to have the opportunity to share my music with the vibrant souls gathered under the canopy of Texas skies. Little did I know that the next few hours would be a journey of transcendence, as the energy of the crowd surged and swirled around us.

The crowd began as a humble gathering, but as the beats echoed through the air, it seemed to grow exponentially, swelling to a couple of thousand souls united by their love for music and the promise of connection. It was as if the very essence of the festival came alive in that moment, pulsating with anticipation and possibility.

As I delved into my set, the energy of the crowd became palpable, a tangible force that seemed to weave its way through the air, connecting each person in a shared experience of euphoria. The music served as our conduit, guiding us on a journey of exploration and self-discovery.

With each beat, each melody, the energy began to coalesce into a tribal frenzy, a rhythmic dance of heaving souls seeking enlightenment through the transformative power of sound. It was a beautiful chaos, a symphony of movement and emotion that transcended language and culture.

As the night unfolded, I found myself lost in the moment, swept up in the collective energy of the crowd. Together, we danced beneath the stars, our spirits soaring as we surrendered ourselves to the music, to each other, and to the magic of the festival.

The next day, in those fleeting hours, time seemed to stand still as we basked in the glow of the Texas Eclipse, our hearts and minds open to the infinite possibilities that lay before us.  I knew that I had experienced something truly special—a moment of pure connection and communion that would stay with me long after the festival had ended.

Performing at the Texas Eclipse Festival 2024 was more than just a gig; it was a privilege, a gift, a chance to be a part of something greater than myself. And as I stepped off the stage, heart full and soul alight, I knew that I would carry the memory of that night with me forever, a reminder of the power of music to unite, to inspire, and to transform.

Texas Eclipse Festival 2024 Set

🌿 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

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

BUY TRACKS

Vajra Mind - Ambient mix by AMANI

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KILO! - SHIESTY [FREE DOWNLOAD]

I know it has been awhile since I've posted a Ecstatic Dance set. This was designed for strong festival setting. 

This is my Thursday night set at the Yoga Om Stage at Lightning in a Bottle 2016. It was epic and off the hook. Over 1,000 people went on this magical medicine journey. 

Truly a highlight in my life. Enjoy!

Thank you Jason & Miles for mastering this for me. 

www.shamansdreammusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/shamansdream/






Ecstatic Dance Set at Lightning in a Bottle 2016

Wingmending - Medicinal Chill Mix...

Each of us goes through times in our lives where we have to stop & mend our wings, before taking flight again. This chill mix has been created as a medicinal sonic elixir, to assist in the healing process whilst wingmending. Because - the heart needs wings to fly.

TRACKLIST

1 Sample by Alan Watts
2 Million Nights (Synkro Remix) by Gelka feat. Phoenix Pearle
3 Beads on the Wind (Human Experience Remix) by Kyrstyn Pixton
4 From the Outside Looking In by Quixotic and The Human Experience
5 Serenity by Vacant
6 Ritual Spirit by Massive Attack
7 Here With Me by Susie Suh, Robot Koch
8 Carmine (Synkro Remix) by Cloud Boat
9 Dreams (feat Stephen Henderson) by Robot Koch
10 Anatomy by Pensees x Quok x Jan Amit
11 Lazy Heart (Enzalla Remix) by The Marphoi Project
12 Lunar by Vacant
13 Walk (Phaeleh remix) by Ludovico Einaudi
14 Chai by Kimyan Law
15 Shoreline by Synkro & Robert Manos
16 Walkmoon by Pensees
17 Fireflies by Enzalla
18 Evergreen by Aether
19 A Place Like This by Majid Jordan
20 Heal (Quok remix) by Jan Amit
21 Ordinary Lies (feat. Bella Musser) by Covex & Enzalla
22 Youthern by Cloud Boat
23 Return To Eden by Jan Amit
24 Separated (feat Mree) by Robot Koch
25 Mt. Wolf - Life Size Ghosts (Catching Flies remix) by Catching Flies
26 Heartfires by Jan Amit
27 Gooey by Glass Animals
28 Not of This Reality (Synkro Remix) by Borealis
29 Burden (Mr FijiWiji Remix) by Subtact & Jay Rodger
30 Sansing's Glimpse by A Path Untold
31 Unreleased by Unreleased
32 Thousand Hands of God by Erothyme
33 The Jasmani Garden by Deya Dova

Wingmending - Medicinal Chill Mix 2016

[20.05.18]

~ To Dream ~

This is the soundtrack to the yoga journey that I was blessed to create with Ashley Dawn at One Tribe Festival. She led a heart-opening class that flowed so well with the music. These kinds of sets are very dear to my heart so I hope that you find pleasure in it.

. . .Get your stretch on or just chill . . .

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Tracklist:

Crystal Moon - Sundream
Silvio Piesco - Life is a Dream
Silvio Riesco - Overture
Erothyme - Graced for a Moment
Daze - Everything Is Moving, But Not The Sky
Phaeleh - The Mist
kLL sMTH - Ulterior Motif
Random Rab - Dust at Dawn
Bwoy de Bhajan - Mubar Camel Liquor
Goopsteppa - Dew Drops
Lab's Cloud - A Kiss is The Best Medicine
Wolf Tech - Another Day
Random Rab - Perceiver
Emancipator - Ocelot
Moonfrog - Old Memories
Random Rab - Crossing Over
Erothyme - Retroactive Enchantment
Bwoy de Bhajan - Botanical Nectars
Mayawaska - Nidra

Soñar - One Tribe Yoga Mix [2018]

Recorded on the Harvest Full Moon 9 . 14 . 19 as way for me to reflect deeper on the past year and open doorways to new projects I have been bringing into the light.

Heavily inspired by my travels to the Rainforest of Ecuador // My time spent on Lake Atitlan // Winter Solstice in the jungles and temples of Tikal in Guatemala // Exploring the ruins of Copan in Honduras, & a journey to Lake Santeelah in the Nantahala National Forest.

- Träckłišt Bëlōw -

1. Windy Winter Solstice - Lakefield National Park

2. Sinepearl - Ceremonial Tea [Cycles Within Cycles Within]

3. Chandanam - Feather [Whispers of the Silent Colors]

4. Naono - Paleda [Irreversibility Vol 1. ]

5. Yunomi - Tree Breeze // River Ride [Amaryllis Dream]

6. Sinepearl - The in Between [Psithurism]

7. Tomanka - Opening

8. Nala - The Woods Wind feat. Pablo Andres Laverde

9. Txai Fernando- Awerowa (Vision)

10. Mer - Aeolis mons (Oxycanta III)

11. Ishq - Energeia (Sama)

12. Andrew Lahiff - Soft Clouds Behind the Rain [Inner Worlds Returning]

13. Sonic Yogi - Tibetan Bowls

Amazon Ensemble - "The White Bird" - recordings woven throughout

Artwork by Luis Tamani - Hermanos de Luz (Brothers of Light)

www.luis-tamani.com/

Çrÿštållínė Cönūndrūm V1. - Mixed by iyakuh

SAHUNA LOVE / CRAIG KOHLAND / SHAMAN'S DREAM

Shaman's Dream is a musical prayer for healing, transformation, love, and happiness for all beings.

Sahuna Love (Founder of Shaman's Dream) is a Multi-percussionist, DJ, Music Producer, Medicine Ceremony Facilitator, and Healing Arts Practitioner. Sahuna is inspired by the spiritual musical lineages from around the globe and the healing power of the drum. Every Shaman's Dream offering is a ceremony and opportunity for all who receive the music to create an intention and prayer for their own lives, utilizing the music as medicine.

Shaman’s Dream, Sahuna's multi-faceted music collective, has been at the forefront of the yoga, festival and ecstatic dance music scene, since 1995. As a producer and the musical director he's facilitated hundreds of ecstatic dance/ “live” world music concerts, plus countless live music for yoga classes and ritual retreats. Sahuna's other projects included being the co-founder of Yogitunes - www.yogitunes.com - an online digital music store that features a huge selection of yoga inspired music, Co-Producer of Ecstatic Dance Retreats, and co-producer of Desert Dwellers projects –Waves, Flames, Roots, and many other Downtempo music projects. 

As a percussionist, Sahuna has performed with countless music producers and performers such as: Porangui,  Bluetech, Desert Dwellers, Kaminanda, David Starfire, Yaima, FreQ Nasty, Jason Hann (EOTO& String Cheese), Isaac Chambers, Jai Uttal, Krishna Das, Dave Stringer, C.C. White, Donna De Lory, Tina Malia, Chris Berry and many others. 

Presently, Craig is performing and helping to produce/ stage manage for many of the transformational festivals and yoga/ ecstatic dance communities all over the world. Some events include– Lightning in a Bottle, Symbiosis, Beloved, Wanderlust, Envision, Imagine, Bhaktifest, Shaktifest, Joshua Tree Music Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Etc...