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Walter & Lao Russell’s Vision for Humanity: Patterns in Education and the Awakening of Genius
Walter and Lao Russell saw the flaw in modern education: it trains memory over imagination, repetition over inspiration, and sense-thinking over inner knowing. In a world shaped by materialism, they challenged the system that produces mechanical minds for industrial roles—rather than nurturing the divine genius innate in every human being.
At the heart of their philosophy is a radical shift: Man is not a body with a mind; he is a Mind with a body. Every child carries within them the seed of genius, a direct connection to the cosmic Light—the universal source of inspiration, knowledge, and creativity. Yet most remain unaware of this divine inheritance, conditioned instead to value external achievement over inner awakening.
True education, they taught, is not about stuffing the brain with facts, but about unfolding the Light within. It is the self-education of the soul, awakening intuition, creativity, balance, and spiritual awareness through communion with the Source. Their university was designed to guide individuals toward this discovery—to think inwardly, to receive ideas cosmically, and to live as co-creators with God.
They emphasized that genius is not rare, but rarely nurtured. Geniuses are those who turn inward toward the divine Light and bring forth immortal creations. In contrast, conventional education molds the masses to imitate rather than innovate, producing temporary echoes rather than enduring contributions.
Cosmic consciousness, the goal of their teachings, is humanity’s next evolutionary leap. Through it, man becomes illumined—aware of his purpose, balanced in mate-hood, and unified with universal law. The Russells’ university was built as a beacon in an age sliding toward a spiritual Dark Age. It aimed to rekindle soul-culture, restore the feminine principle of love and life alongside the masculine force of action, and bring civilization into balance with Nature’s laws.
Their work is a blueprint for the future—not just of education, but of humanity. It is a call to awaken the divine spark within, to live by a higher law, and to co-create a renaissance of consciousness where beauty, righteousness, and inner knowing become the true standards of civilization.
Explore Ancient Mysteries and the Modern Scientific Discoveries of water
Welcome to a journey beyond the ordinary, an immersion into the boundless matrix of water, where science and mysticism merge to reveal the mysteries of life. Here, water is not merely a substance, but a living medium—a messenger between worlds, an artist shaping forms, a symphony of vibrations connecting every facet of creation. This journey beckons you to witness water’s role as the conductor of cosmic patterns, the architect of nature’s profound harmony, and the silent keeper of ancient memory.
As we delve into this realm, water’s fluid grace unveils its intricate design. In crystalline lattice structures and whirling vortexes, water weaves the language of sacred geometry, channeling life’s energies and balancing opposites. From its primal resonance in ancient oceans to its transformative power in cells and currents, water’s alchemical essence is alive, disassociating impurities, cleansing, and renewing. Like a cosmic dance, each wave, drop, and ripple reflects an elegant rhythm, a universal harmony in which life’s mysteries are encoded.
In water, we find the story of our own existence. We see how each molecule, from the smallest rivulet to the mightiest river, mirrors the same patterns that shape our very cells. This is the living matrix through which life flows, where words resonate and thoughts imprint. And just as water sustains the land, so it holds our collective memories, responding to light, sound, and energy in a timeless symphony that is as ancient as it is alive.
Prepare to traverse both scientific landscapes and mystical depths as we explore water’s role as the bridge between the seen and unseen. Here, where science reveals its most profound insights and mysticism uncovers its deepest wisdom, we encounter water as a universal architect—a form that flows yet holds, that dissolves yet creates, a conductor of coherence, guiding us through life’s unfolding mysteries.
This journey invites you to listen to the song of water, to see it as the quiet historian and vibrational artist that connects every wave of being. Step into the depths of this remarkable matrix, where the forces of creation whisper and the mysteries of the universe come alive, awaiting your discovery in each drop.
“Water flows not only to join rivers and seas but to bridge worlds seen and unseen, carrying life’s whispers between shores.”
A Personal Invitation to the Wonders of Waterfrom author, Karen Elkins
Over the past 15 years and countless issues of Science to Sage magazine, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some of the most fascinating explorers, scientists, and visionaries. Each has offered me glimpses into the unseen world—a dimension of water that transcends our everyday understanding, beckoning us to explore its mysteries.
This book is an invitation into uncommon knowledge and hidden realms, where science and wisdom converge to reveal the elegance of creation. Here, we catch sight of the divine plan intricately woven into every molecule. Water is far more than an element; it is the conductor of life’s symphony, a fluid storyteller reflecting nature’s grand design and our own unique role within it. Through these pages, I invite you to journey into discoveries that illuminate water’s profound connection to our existence and to creation itself.
Water is not just a vessel; it resonates, holds memory, and responds to every vibration, shaping itself to the energy it encounters. In this way, we each carry an ocean within us—a personal water chamber, alive with resonance and reflection. By embracing this understanding, we step closer to realizing the harmony between science and spirit, uncovering the essence of free will, choice, and creation.
This journey also calls us to become better stewards of our planet and to honor our interconnectedness with all life.
May these explorations awaken wonder and inspire awe as we dive into the mysteries water so generously reveals—flowing as a bridge between the known and the unknown, the tangible and the divine.
AUGUST 8-12, 2018 – ExtraOrdinary Technology Conference: Law of Triangles and Constructing the Universe
Karen Elkins Speaks, August 12, 11am
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Through the contribution of over 60 innovative thinkers, scientists, and artists a compelling tapestry that threads leading edge science with ancient wisdom is unveiled. Within this weave you will see all branches of science and wisdom of sages leading to an understanding of the elemen- tal forces behind creation: water, fire, air, earth/ liquids, plasma, gas, solids. Further examination reveals the Weaver’s golden thread and its for- mula that owers Life from atoms to galaxies — micro to macro, space to earth.
The “law of triangle” in its many forms from magnetic currents, the structure of elements, platonic solids and fractals, to the distribution of particles will be illustrated. Though the lens of the telescope, microscope and Cymascope we will see rarely seen images of water, atoms and sound. Via a super computer you will see points of light and how life is formulated from a harmonic grid. Also you also explore the notion of evolution through harmonics and vibration. This takes us down the rabbit hole to our cosmic con- nection and our holographic universe.
By unraveling these mysteries, you will appreciate that we all come from the same Weave, the same Force. This is the common thread that ties us together in the endless extraordinary diversity of the Creator’s Web.
Saturday 7:00pm~8:00pm ~ MAN, MACHINE AND THE LIVING MATRIX (60 min)
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PRESENTATION: MAN, MACHINE AND THE LIVING MATRIX – Everything is made of the same stuff…so is there an exchange at every level? If everything is a field of information, then how does it inform? If everything vibrates then through what? What ethereal medium do most glance over? What is the primordial soup of creation? What is the foundation, and the entanglement – macro to macro. How did Tesla come up with the wireless network? Where do those ah h moments, and ideas come from? Which greats were electrified? Water is one of the key elements and like all is it fundMENTAL and eleMENTAL. See water images only seen in Science to Sage Magazine, and some never seen before. Explore in new ways. This presentation is EXTREME on visuals.
KAREN ELKINS has created many platforms for leading edge scientist, philosophers, inspired artists, and innovative thinkers the world-over. She is the editor, researcher and designer of Science to Sage E-Magazine and has produced over 50 editions. She has co-created editions for Namaste Publishing, HayHouse, Shaloha Productions, and the Electric Universe. For 2 years she hosted a radio show on the Awakening Zone where the magazine came alive interviewing icons such as Dr. Emoto, Dr. Gerald Pollack, Dr. Rupert Sheldrake, Wal Thornhill, John Stuart Reid, Freddy Silva and many more. Karen produced and promoted events in Vancouver, BC, for best-selling authors, in the arena of science and consciousness, hosting Gregg Braden, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Lynne McTaggart, Micheal Bernard Beckwith for starters. For 23 years, in Los Angeles, Karen had an advertising agency catering to the consumer electronics and the fashion industry. Clients included: JBL, Infinity and Harmon Kardon. Her passion for children and education inspired an 5 year commitment to gifted and creative learners, co-founding Silbury Education for Gifted and Creative Learners; and for 3 years she ran the Vancouver Chapter, of the Gifted Association hosting month events and international conferences resulting in appearances on numerous radio shows including the CBC, and the Bill Good Show in Vancouver, BC. She is a new author of a book “InsideOUT; A Mystical and Scientific Journey into Our Universe”.
“This is the secret teaching of all ages for our times. Thank you, bless you.” ~ Foster Gamble, Thrive Movie
“A visual feast. Karen Elkins’s “InsideOut” brings the newest and most intriguing science to a lay audience in a way that combines mystery with understanding. Rarely has science and art been blended in so effective a way.” ~ Gerald Pollack, PhD. Professor, University of Washington.
Presentation at the 2017 World Goodwill Seminar in New York by Karen Elkins.
Karen Elkins is founder, editor and designer of Science to Sage, an online magazine featuring leading edge thinkers in science, spirituality, philosophy, art and ancient wisdom, “revealing the true genius and genesis of our universe”.
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The Lucis Trust is dedicated to the establishment of a new and better way of life for everyone in the world based on the fulfillment of the divine plan for humanity. Its educational activities promote recognition and practice of the spiritual principles and values upon which a stable and interdependent world society may be based. The esoteric philosophy of its founder, Alice Bailey, informs its activities which are offered freely throughout the world in eight languages. Other Lectures Here: https://www.lucistrust.org
Dr. Michael Beckwith s life is a living testament to building spiritual community. In the 1970 s he began an inward journey into the teachings of East and West, and today teaches universal truth principles found in the New Thought-Ancient Wisdom tradition of spirituality.
Gifted with a vision of a trans-denominational spiritual community, in 1986 he founded the Agape International Spiritual Center upon his faith in that original vision. In a personal letter to him Coretta Scott King wrote, “I greatly admire what you are doing to bring about the Beloved Community, which is certainly what my dear husband worked for and ultimately gave his life.” Recently described in the “What Is Enlightenment?” magazine as a non-aligned trans-religious progressive, Dr. Beckwith shares his powerful conviction of creating the Beloved Community through his participation on international panels with other peacemakers and spiritual leaders including Dr. T. Ariyarante of Sri Lanka, and Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mohandas K. Gandhi.
He is co-founder of the Association for Global Thought, an organization dedicated to planetary healing and transformation. Dr. Beckwith is the originator of the Life Visioning Process, which he teaches throughout the country along with meditation, scientific prayer, and the spiritual benefits of selfless service. He facilitates retreats, workshops and seminars. His books include: Inspirations of the Heart, Forty Day Mind Fast Soul Feast, and A Manifesto of Peace.
Dr. Beckwith s achievement as a humanitarian and emissary of peace have been widely acclaimed. In 2003, his activities were enumerated when he was written into the Congressional Record of the 107th congress. He is the recipient of numerous humanitarian awards, some of which include: The 2004 Africa Peace Award, Thomas Kilgore Prophetic Witness Award, Howard Thurman Stained Glass Window Award by Morehouse College, a commissioned oil portrait for Morehouse s prestigious Hall of preachers, and the Humanitarian Award of the National Conference for Compassion and Justice.
Thousands gather weekly to receive inspiration from Dr. Beckwith at the Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City, California. Together, Drs. Michael Beckwith and Rickie Byars Beckwith have written lyrics and music performed by the Agape International Choir in concert venues worldwide. Always in demand, their performances inspire peace and goodwill in the global community. They share their lives with their four adult children and six grandchildren.
Michael Beckwith was my spiritual teacher for 12 years when I lived in LA. What a gift. – Karen Elkins
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Robert Leon was born in Montreal and is now based in Vancouver BC. He is an adventure travel photojournalist and documentary photographer with 31 years of professional photography experience. Robert started in photography as a advertising and corporate photographer and in 1987 moved to Milan, Italy where he lived and worked for 9 years as a fashion and advertising photographer. While in Italy he continued shooting travel and documentary photography.
Robert as documented Science to Sage Events – Thank you
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Karl Herrmann is widely recognized for his imagery, both in motion picture cinematography and still photography. He has created memorable images from the Himalayas of Nepal to the Andes of Argentina and from the plains of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon.
He has lent his wide ranging visual skills to such Hollywood blockbuster movies as “E.T.”, “The Right Stuff” and “I, ROBOT”, to mention but a few. In television, he was the creative visual inspiration to such hit shows as “Touched by an Angel” and “Dawson’s Creek”. Karl’s silver gelatin black & white landscape photography is represented in museums, galleries and private collections throughout North America.
But it is here and now that we see the genesis of a new vision Karl is developing. He has combined his world-class skills as a cinematographer with his love of the natural world to create movie-like windows into his visionary world. And, like the silver screen format he is so used to, these landscape images can be made quite large. Karl uses a digital process to produce this color work, yet he strictly adhere to the original vision provided by nature. No digital ‘tricks’ are utilized in any of these images.
Karl makes his home in Vancouver, Canada.
Karl has taken photos of many of Science to Sage events and was instrumental in the development of Silbury Education and Resource Centre. With great appreciation – Karen Elkins
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Patricia Taylor is Vancouver’s local underground adventurer and creator of the popular and internationally acknowledged Monthly Adventure website.
After graduating with two degrees in science, she formed an environmental consultant business and worked as a Project Manager on a multi-million dollar program. During this time, she researched human interest stories for several documentary films – one of which was selected for the 2007 Montreal World Film Festival (Eddibu).
While these experiences laid the foundation for her continuing quest to understand the world we live in, personal tragedy struck and lead Patricia to do the unthinkable – she walked away from a successful career. Taking her life in an entirely new direction, Patricia committed to exploring provocative subjects by having one adventure, once a month, for the rest of her life.
With a quest for knowledge and a thirst for adventure, Patricia opened her eyes to over 40 unique experiences, each one a journey beyond her wildest dreams. From the physical to the psychological, she trained as a psychic spy, donated her body for scientific exploration, received her skipper’s certification, participated in a First Nations sweat lodge ceremony, became a hypnotherapist, studied the ancient Chinese art of face reading, and learned how to hunt ghosts – just to name a few.
Since the inception of the Monthly Adventure website in December 2010, thousands of visitors from across the world bear witness to her unforgettable journeys and compelling stories. With only a quarter of her exploits written to date, her mission is to inspire others to break free from the conventional. Patricia is living proof that sometimes life is an unexpected adventure just waiting to happen.
Cheryl Lee Harnish was exposed to the world of metaphysics at a very early age. Her father was infatuated with the paranormal and ESP. It was a natural event to sit around the kitchen table with her siblings playing spoon-bending or guessing the suit of a card. The fun of play quickly left when it became more of a show of ability. The pressure of having to “perform” was overwhelming. She would put that part of her life far behind her until many years later.
After undergoing many sessions of hypnotherapy for depression, Cheryl’s intuitive abilities spontaneously re-opened to her after a particular session where she had a profound and life changing experience. During this particular session she found herself in the presence of Archangels. Her understanding of herself and her gifts would be forever changed.
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We have been performing, writing, producing and co-creating together for the past 10 years. Jonas originally came from a heavy metal musical background, touring with groups such as Aragathor and Random Damage, while Jeanette came from more of a Pop/CountryRnB background and had 6 international Country radio & CMT video releases. We met performing in a Neil Diamond Tribute band (Nearly Neil!) Yes, how cool is that?! Coming from two, totally different worlds, we were quite surprised by the magical and instant creative/musical connection we had. (That is what the song ‘Telepathy’ is about on our playlist and is the second song we ever wrote together).
Over the past few years, we have written and recorded a TON of music together with flavours of Rock, Dance, Pop, Disco, Inspirational and R & B. So we definitely have something for everyone! Some of our music is focussed around new thought and personal growth themes….. but it can definitely Rock in moments! (much to the credit of Jonas:) Check out: The Party Song and Jonas’ guitar solo in Hollywood Star!). Our album was recorded mainly in White Rock, BC and Montreal, Quebec, but we also had the opportunity to record some tracks in Malaysia, Florida, Toronto and the allegedly haunted, Dune Castle in Scotland!
In addition to writing, recording and performing our own original music, we are the creators/founders of Moon Coin Productions (www.mooncoinproductions.com), which encompasses many aspects of the entertainment field, including; Live Stage Show Production, Sound & Lighting Production, Event Management, Studio Recording and Music Composition. We have also developed various global initiatives, focused on helping to uplift human consciousness. Some of these include ‘Kindness ROCKS; (an initiative focused on tolerance, Kindness to self, others and our planet www.kindnessrocks.net) Our vision and purpose is to connect with and help people on a global scale; to contribute to our world in a positive way through the powerful gift and influence of music, creativity and entertainment.
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Thomas Barquee was brought up in a Protestant family and attended church frequently, drawn in large part to the sacred music, especially that of J.S. Bach. As a young child, he was also exposed to Beethoven and the Romantic composers, beginning his own study of classical piano and composition at age nine with an internationally renowned teacher in Hamburg, Germany.
In his mid-20s, Barquee was a busy recording session musician, toured internationally with his own bands, had a five year publishing deal with Warner Brothers, had a record deal with EMI Japan, and was well on his way to European/Asian pop stardom. But somewhere along the line the world of pop stardom ended up feeling empty to Barquee.
In search of new inspiration Barquee moved to Los Angeles in 1992, reinstating his dormant Kundalini Yoga practice (he had become a practitioner in India more than a decade earlier), and shifting his musical perspective to one more spiritually oriented.
He now records and performs his own style of sacred music, as well as producing many other artists. He was the producer, engineer and programmer for Game of Chants, as well as playing both keyboards and bass.
Weaving together soaring, angelic vocals and the celestial sound of crystal singing bowls, Ashana’s music is an exquisitely crafted, luminous sonic tapestry that soothes and opens the heart, enfolding the listener in a transcendent experience of the Divine. This stunningly beautiful alchemy has been hailed by listeners all over the world as “breathtaking” and “a Gift from Heaven.”
Ashana’s CD recordings, “All Is Forgiven,” “Jewels of Silence,” and the newly released “Beloved”, co-written and produced by renowned world music artist Thomas Barquee (Snatam Kaur, Seal), are filled with sensitive and profoundly healing renderings of sacred song, chant and mantra inspired by the world’s traditions. Her intuitive vocal improvisations and crystal bowl playing are featured in the documentary film “The Sound You Feel: Vibrations of Healing,” released by Beyond Words, and have received international acclaim for their sensitivity, depth and beauty. Ashana’s live performances have been called “powerful” and “deeply transformative” and she travels across the US, Canada and abroad, offering concerts and sound healing workshops
Classically trained, Ashana graduated with a degree in vocal studies from the Mannes College of Music in New York City, and for years performed as soloist and ensemble member in New York’s early music scene. Moving from ancient to contemporary, she immersed herself in theater, jazz, pop and children’s music as performer, recording artist, songwriter and teacher.
For the last decade, she has been involved in a deeply personal exploration of sound healing and vocal toning, during which period she discovered and began playing quartz crystal singing bowls, instruments that are often used in contemplative practices to support healing, balance and well-being.
“For me, singing is a life path, a spiritual journey that has led to the very core of my being,” says Ashana. “Music can transport us, lift us to the place where we gently let go and open completely to receive and remember the divine heart that lives within each one of us, that truly lives in all beings. I have seen, felt and been utterly transformed by the power of sound and music to heal; it is a gift to us from the Source of Love – it is total, pure Grace.”
Shawn Gallaway is a visual artist, singer songwriter, author, ceremonial healer, workshop facilitator, energy worker and Certified Lifeline Practitioner. He has traveled through out the world sharing his healing message and has recently shared the stage with the Dalai Lama, authors Gregg Braden, Bruce Lipton, Robert Holden, Darren Weissman, T. Harv Ecker, and with rock and pop masters Orleans, Jimi Jamison, Dave Jenkins, Allan Parsons and Robbie Dupree.
He is also a screenwriter who is currently producing the film, The Choice, which chronicles the healing journey of eight brave men and women who together choose Love and walk the path of the heart, transforming their fears into love in service to humanity and the earth.
Shawn Gallaway is an accomplished singer songwriter with three CD’s and one DVD to his credit to date. He is also an author and a gifted visual artist whose work has been shown through out the United States and abroad. As a workshop facilitator and a ceremonial healer Shawn has assisted and blessed many over the years with his keen insight and his ability to bring a sense of humor to the healing process. His current passion is combining all his gifts into a multimedia theater production and film called The Choice. The Choice can best be described as a healing experience that can enlighten and inspire the masses into loving action in the world through the use of the arts.
Shawn’s I Choose Love CD and Book follows the soul’s healing journey through pain, confusion and struggle to emerge into the freedom of self-awareness, purpose, compassion, joy, and connection. It includes songs, stories, and a series of original paintings that chronicle Shawn’s own journey back to peace.
Shawn’s I Choose Love DVD is the heart stirring I Choose Love music video with both images and Mary Beth Shannon signing the song. It also includes interviews and a section of Shawn and Mary Beth teaching children how to sign.
Theda Phoenix is an Intuitive Singer and a Songwriter with a passion for spiritual growth and healing. She uses her voice and spontaneous intuitive songs as a medium to inspire and remind people of their divinity and infinite potential.
Theda knows that music expressed from the heart has the power to open the hearts of others, deepening the connection to self, spiritual essence and our innate ability to live a life of joy, love, freedom, and fulfilment.
Theda has three soothing CD’s, Remergence, Suspended and the newly released Crystal Calm.
Matthew Kocel – Imagine a voice emanating exquisite harmonic overtones, bursting forth like a fractal universe over the pulsing drones of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls,
harmonium and conch shell.
From Canada to Colorado, California to Costa Rica, audiences are raving about the feelings they experience while listening to the otherworldly sounds of
American throat singer Matthew Kocel.
People consistently say they experience deep meditative states, even profound visions while listening. His music does not consist of songs, per se, it is more like a collection of meditations or sonic prayers for healing.
Denise Hagan is a sacred and inspirational performer dedicated to opening the heart of humankind through sound, story and song.
In her late twenties, a severe health condition called Denise to search deep inside herself in way she had never done before. Facing something that the world might call incurable, once again her music became that vehicle for healing and releasing the deep physical pain that she was in. At this huge crossroads, it became obvious to Denise that it was time to write more openly about her long time faith in the divine source of all life.
‘For those who hear…’ is the album that beautifully reveals Denise’s inner world at that time (2006). It seems to give voice to the inner listening of this young woman in a way that most writers would never reveal. It is a delicate and astute observation of her relationship with the divine source of all creation.
“I wrote this album to save my life, I cannot say it more plainly than that. I wrote these songs to comfort my aching heart and to give myself hope for a better day. I was smart enough to know that what was going on inside me was a matter between God and I – I wasn’t expecting a hero outside of me to arrive.”
“I recognized that I was the voice that would determine my survival in this world. I knew that the message I gave myself would either take my life or restore my life – the options were clear to me.”
Stefan Mitchell is emerging as the vocal artist of awakening consciousness on the planet. His rich, multi-dimensional vocal style, poignant lyrical tapestries and captivating stage performance give listeners the soul searing depth of a longed for spiritual connection. From the power that moves through his performances to his wry sense of humor, Stefan lives his belief that we are all made of one spirit. He feels that the deeper the recognition of that single spirit in our self and others, the better the planet will heal.
Stefan’s purpose in this work is to heal the planet one song at a time. It’s happening now. Stefan has been a presenter for spiritual organizations and metaphysical conferences throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada. He has performed in New Zealand, the UK, Australia and Japan and shared the stage with internationally known personalities such as Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Jean Houston and Dr. Jane Goodall. All over the world, people wonder how Stefan can make the tension between the deep spiritual reach of his songs and the playful, light-hearted way he approaches life resolve. Every concert receives a standing ovation. Or two. Or three! He humbly responds that it is just the very real way our Creator has manifested talent THROUGH a spiritual being having a delightfully physical experience here on earth.
Ten of these spiritually rich and reflective songs are on the CD, From Within, released in 2005. Stefan’s first original song is the title track. Perfect Mystery came next in 2006. Its upbeat pop/rock feel enhances the messages of hope and resolution of the human condition in a different way. Five original songs are the true substance of this work including Lean into Me, a One Vibration Radio favorite. That song plus The Other Side of Letting Go and Remember to Breathe all made Boadjam.com’s top ten songs.
Joseph ‘Pepe’ Danza is an electrifying percussionist and multi- instrumentalist. A native of Montevideo, Uruguay, he began classical guitar studies at age eight, and started his professional career at thirteen. He continued his studies in guitar as well as in piano, composition, music history and the physics of sound at the NationalConservatory. All along he was naturally immersed in his native Candombe rhythms, the national groove of Uruguay and a fundamental element in the identity of all Uruguayans.
Pepe developed an early keen interest in world music and different expressions of spirituality which eventually led him to spend three years in Japan studying Shakuhachi and Buddhism , another two years in India and Sri Lanka for Indian music, Yoga and Tibetan Buddhism,Brazil for studies in Afro-Brazilian practices, Samba and Bossa Nova music, and shorter periods in Indonesia (studying gamelan), Koreaand the Philippines. He also has lived several years in Europe and the USA, performing and recording Latin , Jazz and Contemporary music with a number of local ensembles, and studying systems such as Sufism and the Gurdjieff Work.
Moving to Canada in 1989 he specialized in the study of world percussion while quickly establishing himself as one of the foremost drummers and band leaders on the West Coast. His credits include performances with South Indian master drummer Trichy Shankaran, singers Ann Mortifee and Christine Ducan, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir, and concert tours throughout Europe, Asia and New Zealand. In his extensive touring he has shared the stage with the likes of Ani DiFranco, Oscar Lopez, the Dalai Lama andDavid Lindley. Pepe is the leader of his own groups: Drum Prayers, a multi-cultural drumming ensemble and The Upbeats, and African and Afro-Latin drumming ensemble formed with his students
He has been featured for the last four years as a headlining performer and workshop leader at the Seattle World Rhythm Festival. one of the largest drumming Festivals in the U.S.A.
James Twyman is an internationally renowned, best-selling author, filmmaker and musician who has a reputation for traveling to some of the world’s greatest areas of conflict, sharing his message of peace. He has been called “The Peace Troubadour” and has performed his peace concert in countries like Iraq, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Bosnia and Serbia, drawing millions of people together in prayer to influence events of world crisis.
James has written twelve books including Emissary of Light, Emissary of Love, The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking and more recently The Moses Code, The Kabbalah Code and The Proof. He has also produced or directed four films including the award winning Indigo, and the film version of The Moses Code. His CD’s have inspired hundreds of thousands of people, and his performances at the United Nations, US Capitol and Pentagon, as well as grass roots projects like The Cloth of Many Colors, have made him one of the most influential spiritual peacemakers in the world.
James is also the president of The Beloved Community, an inter-religious organization that has ordained over 400 ministers of peace around the world, and the founder of The Seminary of Spiritual Peacemaking.