PROCEEDS FROM THIS CD GO TO NEW ORLEANS' HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND SEAN'S PARENTS, WHO LOST THEIR HOME AND BUSINESS IN HURRICANE KATRINA
Sean Johnson and The Rishis Limited Edition CD "World Peace Chants"
"World Peace Chants resonates with [+]PROCEEDS FROM THIS CD GO TO NEW ORLEANS' HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND SEAN'S PARENTS, WHO LOST THEIR HOME AND BUSINESS IN HURRICANE KATRINA
Sean Johnson and The Rishis Limited Edition CD "World Peace Chants"
"World Peace Chants resonates with a deep feeling of ease and devotion. Seán's voice is a warm, soothing river of serenity." - Jai Uttal, Grammy Nominated World Music Pioneer
"When I spin World Peace Chants on World Journey, the response is always immediate ... always positive! Whether we come from the Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, or African Roots traditions, World Peace Chants reminds us that the spirit of love has no borders. The album is a jewel whose international facets reflect a good groove and instant balm for the 21st century soul." - The World Journey Goddess, WWOZ-90.7 FM, New Orleans
"Sean cracks your heart open into a million pieces of sweetness." - Dana Flynn and Jasmine Tarkeshi, founders, Laughing Lotus Yoga, NYC
This recording seeks to heal the conflict between religions by celebrating the harmony between all spiritual traditions through music. These original songs with lush instrumentation feature chants that honor the Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Yoruba, Vodun, and Native Americian spiritual traditions, and the sacredness of all spiritual paths. This limited edition CD was especially created to accompany the labyrinth walks at the Parliament of the World's Religions meeting held in Barcelona, Spain in July of 2004. The songs are a prayer for spiritual awakening and world peace- for people of all religions and cultures to walk together in beauty.
Featured instruments include harmonium, tabla, tambouras, violin, oboe, classical guitar, saxophone, Native American flute, harp, tambourine, chimes, and bells.
Bio
Seán Johnson was born and raised in New Orleans amidst the soulful flavors and sounds of jazz, blues, r & b, and hip-hop. As a child, Seán sang in musical theater and The New Orleans Symphony Children's Chorus. His vocal exploration led him to study sean-nos (old-style) Irish singing, an ancient form of song known for its elaborate ornamentation. He has since made many trips to Ireland to sing. Inspired by a powerful chanting experience with a Sufi teacher and an initi
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