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Sounds of Devotion's
First Mystic Poets CD
Sounds of Devotion's
First Mystic Poets CD
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Mystic Poets CD
The poems featured on this first Mystic Poets CD are by and about the mystic poets, Hafiz, Kabir, Mirabai, Rabia, and Rumi. These poems are set to original compositions in the world music genre that feature vocal harmonies, flute, guitar, autoharp, tabla, drumset, and miscellaneous percussion. The following are 5 songs from the first Mystic Poets CD that features 9 songs total. |
"Dance today my heart
Dance today in joy" - Kabir |
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A music video slideshow set to Rumi's poem "Isn't That Something?" translated by Daniel Ladinsky from the book Love Poems From God. Music composed and performed by Sounds of Devotion.
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A music video slideshow set to Rumi's poem "If You Can't Go To Sleep" translated by Nader Kahlili. Music composed and performed by Sounds of Devotion.
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Below is a music video slideshow set to Hafiz' poem "Forever Dance" rendered by Daniel Ladinsky from the book I Heard God Laughing. Music composed and performed by Sounds of Devotion.
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Above is the audio of Mirabai's poem "Awake to the Name" translated by Jane Hirshfield from the book, Mirabai Ecstatic Poems. Music composed and performed by Sounds of Devotion.
Above is the audio of Step Into My House composed and performed by Sounds of Devotion. This recording features special guest Nate Jarrell on guitar. The lyrics are based on a poem written by Kabir and translated by Rabindranath Tagore.