An audio response by a Central American Kamal Ortiz (@k-k-mal-willis-ortiz) to living in the forest of Aotearoa, based on the painting “Waitakere Canopy” by Leah Wilson, as part of the Whau Arts Festival 2020.

Usually weaving the rhythms and traditions of Latin American folk with modern electronic music, here the bassline is replaced with tuning forks, the mid-tones with field recordings, and lead vocals with flute and birdsong. This mix is music for rest and relaxation, yoga and meditation.  Headphones recommended.

Intended to create transcendental experiences based on over a decade of following a meditation practice, these sound journeys find audiences at ecstatic dance events, yoga and meditation sessions, and the occasional summer festival. Enjoy.

__The Players:__
Rob Thorne (porotiti)   @rob-thorne-toi-puoro
Simone Vitale (tuning forks)   @luenart
Alice Sea (flute)   @aliceseamusic
Jorge Reyes (flute, percussion)
Carlos del Río (flute, charango)   @carlosdelriomusica
Sonidos Alupran (singing bowls)   @sonidos-alupran
Kokako, Ruru, and Friends (Waitakere)

Image: Leah Wilson (detail)

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Waitakere Forest Walk - 20min Meditation

Whau The People Charitable Trust is an Avondale-based interdisciplinary arts collective focused on creating opportunities for local artists and residents to engage and participate in the arts within their community.

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