On June 8, 2013, Ethos Gallery will present the first art exhibition in Los Angeles based on the science of sacred geometry. Turning these sacred shapes or “holograms” into art was challenging for the design team who firmly believe that the accuracy of the translation is key. What you may not know is that sacred [...]
John W. Roulac is the Founder and CEO of Nutiva®, one of the world’s leading brands of organic hemp foods and coconut oil. A longtime advocate for holistic living, Roulac is the author or coauthor of four books that have collectively sold more than one million copies: Backyard Composting, Hemp Foods and Oils for [...]
"Most of you know how it works: I sing a line, then you sing something that sounds like something that I might have sung sometime.” It is fitting that a man who made chanting accessible would have a likewise accessible documentary about his journey. First-time filmmaker Jeremy Frindel was inspired to make One Track Heart: [...]
By filmmakers James Colquhoun and Laurentine Ten Bosch Reviewed by Karen Henry Hungry for Change is an intricate film with a simple message: The best way to lose weight and maintain vital health is through the juicing of fruits and vegetables. Produced in 2012, the 90-minute documentary features the tag line, “Your health is in [...]
The Kirtaniyas is a group of four young and enthusiastic musicians who share their knowledge and respect for traditional kirtan music and have come together to bring a fresh sound to an ancient art. In their album, Heart & Soul, the quartet move seamlessly from the sweet melodic sound bath of “Invocation,” to the energetic [...]
There are many factors that determine if a song makes it all the way to Number One. Not only does the song need to connect with listeners, but the timing has to be just right. Literally, all the stars have to line up. I have watched this happen numerous times in my music business career; [...]
Dance Camera West (DCW) recently announced their 12th Annual DCW Dance Media Festival to take place in Los Angeles from May 2-5. This year’s festival theme, “Get Wet: A Celebration of Screen Dance, Live Dance and Water” promises to be an intersection of culture and choreography. The DCW 2013 Festival will feature their signature roster of international dance films, along with live dances from [...]
The bright colors and complex themes of life are seen on screen at the 11th annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. The event runs this week through Sunday, April 14 at the flagship Arclight multiplex in Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard. Featuring diverse movies from Indian filmmakers, the festival showcases feature films, shorts, and [...]
A Deeper Light By Deva Premal and Miten White Swan Records On Deva Premal and Miten's album, A Deeper Light, they are going in a new direction with down-tempo dub reggae bass lines that permeate many of the eight songs. Relaxed grooves result, holding space for the mantras Deva Premal's stunning voice offers. Miten's spacious [...]
If you have been to a farmers’ market in Los Angeles, shopped at Ralphs or Food4Less, or even been through the terminal 4 at LAX, you’ve probably seen Homegirl or Homeboy cafés and sauces -- both enterprises of Homeboy Industries. The backstory of the remarkable rise of the Father Greg Boyle’s Homeboy Industries is detailed [...]