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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

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 ))

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

Spectrum Austin EDance May 2025

An Ecstatic Journey at the world famous Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali with Zana Prana.

An intentional 2 wave journey with moments of integration weaved throughout for subtle pauses and deeper breaths. 

First 12 minutes is a gentle warmup.

Good headphones/Speakers required for the depth of bass & vibration. 

x

The Yoga Barn Ecstatic Dance | Ubud, Bali | 1.06.2025 | ZANA PRANA

The launch of our monthly Ecstatic Dance ~ Mystic Waves ~ at South Melbourne Beach in July 2025. Each month we have two Djs playing a wave each over a 2.5 hour journey. Thank you to the community of dancers who braced the cold Melbourne winter to come support us. Our next event is July 24th. Help us out by liking, commenting & sharing x

MYSTIC WAVES ~ Ecstatic Dance South Melbourne June '25 ~ 2nd wave

An epic Ecstatic Dance in Portland Organ USA after the Medicina Campout, sharing the stage with dear friend and awesome DJ, Dar. Such a joy to play for this amazing community thats brought together by Sheena Medicina. 

Portland Edance Aug 2025

˖✧the story of an endless night finding yourself losing everything you think you need.˖✧

a death of a muse

Mr Wicked

a washy witch house semi-remix of Betrayed (https://soundcloud.com/david-attic/betrayed). this track is included on the new ▲ 16 Years of Witch House △ compilation, available as a free download: 
https://www.reverbnation.com/dawnofdarknesscompilationsii/album/337400--va-16-years-of-witch-house-
https://archive.org/details/16-years-of-witch-house
https://hearthis.at/16-years-of-witch-house/set/aa-va-16-years-of-witch-house-aa/

SH▲RDS OV B3TR▲Y▲L (feat. Shell Sournois)

Tokaido Bounce

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

Temple Step. Music Producer, DJ, Sound Healer and Ceremonial Alchemist has been honing his craft in music for over 32 years. During this time he has had multiple collaborative producers groups, performed around the globe, shared countless Ecstatic Dance and Festival Sets, Co-developed Motiv Music, his music production business and Ecstatic Dance Melbourne.
 
His artist intention is to create transformative music that empowers, moves emotion and creates connection. His multicultural indigenous influences and diverse electronic music genres take the listener on a journey throughout planetary cultures and beyond.
 
To create this, Temple Step collaborates with sacred world musicians, vocalists and neo shamans from around the globe including Ape Chimba, Deya Dova, Desert Dwellers, Kalya Scintilla, Nessi Gomes, Darpan, Tahir Qawwal, Peruquois, Dysphemic, Ganga Giri, Murray Kyle, Kaliash Kokopelli, Raio, and Joony Joon. 
 
For booking and inquiries please contact:
esha@theentwined.com

Follow the links below:

Spectrum Austin EDance May 2025

Temple Step Project