In "Rainbow" Lena Belle Calls on us to be Warriors of the Rainbow Rainbows have a multitude of meanings in our world today. And alt-pop songstress of the light Lena Belle evokes many of these hues in her Valentine’s Day release “Rainbow.” Lena is a rising talent. She has a voice that speaks for a [...]
The Mystical Prayers: An Interpretation of Psalms 23 by Jai Uttal Jai Uttal’s newest release is a brilliant, beautiful and mystical interpretation of Psalms 23, aptly titled "Psalm". Jai Uttal invites us into the heart of the Divine as manifested through the lens of devotion and sacred mantra. "Psalm" is everything you might expect from [...]
The time is absolutely right for an album of elegant and soothing piano ballads. Whether it be for morning awakening in the early hours on a chilly winter morning accompanied by the day’s first cup of coffee or to ease in to a deep and restorative early bedtime at day’s end, conscious composer Frank [...]
Compassion showcases Sacred Healing Sounds Compassion is the fourth and latest New Age/Classical crossover album by Sangeeta Kaur. With a background as a trained opera singer, Kundalini yogini, songwriter, and producer, this multi-talented Vietnamese American artist co-created her latest offering with musician, composer, and producer, Nicolas Neidhardt, to impressive results. Combining sacred chants, uplifting English songs, [...]
“Dancing is a spiritual exercise in a physical form” - Merce Cunningham Merce Cunningham was considered one of the most influential and innovative modern dance choreographers. His work broke through the boundaries of classical dance and art. The documentary film Cunningham, by Alla Kovgan, invites the viewer to be mesmerized by watching a selection of [...]
Revealing Ayurveda in Ayurveda Unveiled Filmmaker Gita Desai has established herself as a sincere student and enthusiastic chronicler of the deep wisdom and extensive history of India’s Vedic arts and sciences. Her first two works, Yoga Unveiled and Raga Unveiled, elucidate the traditions of yoga and Indian classical music. They have traveled the world and [...]
Purpose Beyond Puppuccinos One of the dogs who shares my home and life has her own Facebook page and her own profile on Disney + (she loves musicals). Millie (of A Human’s Purpose) would understand and appreciate the deep connection and affection I have for my own dogs. It is with her adopted mom, Maryann [...]
The documentary film One Child Nation tells a personal story, yet also sounds a universal warning. It recounts a very recent (in our lifetime), modern tale of how a dictatorial country can set policy that, even though inhumane, is obeyed by the masses. Those same people also suffer the consequences. What the policy was, when [...]
Imelda Marcos in Manila and Ilocos Norte in a still from The Kingmaker. Photo by Lauren Greenfield. Greed. International Real Estate. Presidency. Abuse of Power. Family Legacy. Stylish Fashion. Does any of this sound familiar? The family name I’m referencing is Marcos, not Trump. The country is the Philippines, not the USA. The [...]
Documentarian Matthew Diretta turned his camera to the streets in Disco'd Living in Los Angeles, it’s easy to look away when passing a homeless person. Which is what happens every time I leave my home near Venice. The scope of the problem, the reality of the harshness, the causes, the solutions are all [...]