Upcoming Events
Altadena Mural Concert
Paul and Alma will be performing at the dedication of a mural in Altadena at 5pm on Sunday, July 27th! Here is more information:
Will be in the parking lot of what used to be Oh Happy Day Vegan Café. You can enter the parking lot from E Mendochino St, Behind Jack in The Box. Refer to photos section for more directions. Through the invitation of John Hopkins and Sev Dhar of Oh Happy Day Vegan Café & Grocery in Altadena, we welcome you to join the creation of Prayer for the Earth — a mural that honors grief, inspires renewal, and reminds us of our deep connection to nature and one another. This project is a space for community healing, artistic expression, and collective visioning.
We are also welcoming more partners, volunteers, and local community members to help bring this vision to life. If you care about Altadena, the Earth, or the power of collective healing — this is your invitation. Whether you build, paint, pray, or simply witness, your presence will leave a mark.
Thru the Fire- a Heal Altadena Benefit
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Gather with us in Westchester in a Benefit Concert for Altadena Artists impacted by the Eaton Fire. Enjoy a beautiful and memorable Indian Classical Music performance by Paul Livingstone on sitar, Partho Sarothy on sarod, and Neelamjit Dhillon on tabla.
Please join us after the concert for a special reception in our foyer.
A $25 donation is suggested, and anything more is greatly appreciated as we go above and beyond to support artists and individuals like Paul Livingstone who also lost his home in the fires.
Paul & Partho at the Folly Bowl
Folly Bowl
1601 E Loma Alta Dr Altadena, 91001
6:00PM Picnic
7:00PM Showtime
$25 suggested donation
Heal Altadena- a Benefit in Mount Washington
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Please join us for a concert under the stars, Classical Ragas of India.
This is a Benefit Concert for Altadena Artists impacted by the Eaton Fire. Enjoy a beautiful and memorable Indian Classical Music performance by Paul Livingstone on sitar, Partho Sarothy on sarod, and Neelamjit Dhillon on tabla.
Please join us promptly at 7:30 PM.
A $25 donation is suggested, and anything more is greatly appreciated as we go above and beyond to support artists and individuals like Paul Livingstone who also lost his home in the fires.
A Springtime Baithak
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A baithak is the original living-room concert of North India—musicians and listeners sharing one carpet, every nuance felt at arm’s length. We’re reviving that magic, backyard-style, beneath the jacarandas of South Pasadena.
Music in Bloom, Hope in Motion
On the first Sunday of June, an intimate garden in South Pasadena will unfurl into a fragrant oasis of raga, rhythm, and renewal. Three master artists—Paul Livingstone on sitar, Partho Sarothy on sarod, and Chiranjit Mukherjee on tabla will braid sunset melodies into a single shimmering thread of sound. Yet the evening’s true crescendo lies beyond the music: every note you hear, every pulse of the drum you feel, plants a seed for Altadena’s cultural rebirth.
Why Altadena?
This years devastating wildfires shuttered beloved galleries, rehearsal studios, and arts programs across Altadena’s foothills. Neighborhood murals faded, music studios went silent, and local creators lost the stages that once amplified their voices. This Baithak is our answer—a living petition set to music, asking the community to help reel creativity back to the boulevard.
Why It Matters to Altadena
From the Zorthian Ranch jam sessions of the ’50s to today’s indie cafés, Altadena has long punched above its weight in music. Yet many local players now lack even a safe place to keep their instruments. Every ticket and extra dollar you give builds an “Instrument Bank”—secure storage and a small recording nook where donated guitars, tablas, trumpets (and the artists who love them) can find a ready home.
The Artists
Paul Livingstone · Sitar – Altadena native, disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar, weaving ragas with global grooves.
Partho Sarothy · Sarod – Veteran maestro from Kolkata, known for meditative depth and blistering taans.
Chiranjit Mukherjee · Tabla – Versatile rhythm architect whose fingers dance between classical and jazz-fusion stages.
The Evening
Spring Ragas in an intimate garden.
North Indian non-veg and veg dinner
Small-batch chai and conversation as dusk settles.
A Pledge of Transparency
Soul Force Project is a non profit financially administered by Joy of Sharing Foundation, a global non profit platform that quietly supports communities during its most crucial times of need.
Donate beyond your ticket if you can—each $250 sponsors a locking cabinet, $1000 equips a community recording corner.
Earth Day Altadena
Guest of Honor: John Hopkins, Oh Happy Day Vegan Cafe
Hosted by: Soul Force Project, UNA and Plant Based Treaty
Performances by: EarthSeed Band, Baba Onochie, Rhythm of the Village
3-5pm
280 Crosby St
Altadena, CA 91001, USA
Altadena Fire Relief: Dhrupad Vocal by Sumeet Anand
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center
3741 West 27th Street, LA 90018
Soul Force Garden Vinyl Party
Soul Force Garden Vinyl Party
Sunday, January 26th, 3:33 pm
338 1/2 Ventura Street, Altadena CA 91001
Celebrating the fact that we are halfway to 4050, this is the year for revolutionary LOVE to be distributed freely over the whole planet. As BIRD said, 'Now's the Time'.
Come share an afternoon with Alma & Paul with glangin' eco-musica-logical explorations... AS we plant seeds of peace for a harvest of beauty right here in the community! This is a zero waste - maximum glang gathering, enjoy delicious vegan tacos and falafel by donation or bring a vegan snack attack!
Contact us to get involved in the feeding frenzy...
PLEASE park in the street, near the corner of Ventura and Olive and walk down the driveway, do not park down the private drive, thanks!
Heal Altadena #1
a Soul Force Project benefit concert with Paul Livingstone. TJ Troy (tabla), Alma Cielo (sarangi) & Manasi Kshirsagar (sitar)
Join using Highland Park at Kinship Yoga to raise money for Soul Force Project equipment (mics, mixing board, speakers, amps…) lost to the Eaton Fire last week.
5612 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
La Cura: Heal Mother Earth Concert
A world music concert celebration around healing solutions for the planet and changemaking consciousness in collaboration with LA Climate Week.
Earth Day Celebration
Join us at the Solvang Ranch, a beautiful garden in private historic home in Altadena from 1915 for this celebration of our ONE Earth honoring artist/activist Leigh Adams, with speaker Hop Hopkins, Vegan Food and lots of live music!
Music by the Soul Force Singers & Afro Cuban Ensemble + the Earthseed Band with Baba Onochie, Dwight Trible, Masauko, Diana Soto, Paul Livingstone and more!
Celebrating Ravi Shankar
Join us for an intimate home concert celebrating the legendary sitarist, composer who George Harrison chistened the 'Godfather of World Music'. Live music with Paul Livingstone on sitar, Pankaj Mishra on sarangi and Ravindra Deo on tabla with an opening performance by Alma Cielo & Manasi Kshirsagar.
Soul Force Singers
Join our Soul Force Singers with choir director Arlynn Page and vocal coach Johanna Moore, every Wednesday evening at Rhythms of the Village in beautiful downtown Altadena! Come and sing with the community, for all ages and levels. This dynamic and fun choir of social justice songs performers at local events
gaza relief benefit Concert Online Broadcast
Peace Now! - Fundraiser for Gaza Humanitarian Relief
Musical concert to benefit Doctors without Borders lifesaving work in Gaza.
Eventbrite Link
This music concert will feature traditional music and creative improvisations across the regions in conflict, including Jewish, Arab, American and Indian. At this time of urgent human need please join us for this online event featuring musicians:
Yuval Ron, Paul Livingstone, Neelamjit Dhillon and Alfred Madain.
Broadcast Sunday, November 12th, 5pm PST / 8pm ET
Broadcast link will be posted on Friday November 10th!
Village Market & Festival
Join us at the Village Market & Festival for a magical event designed to unite us as one. The community coming together as a village -- we dance, we eat, we laugh and sing together.
Sangam with Aminah Chishti
Sangam is sitarist Paul Livingstone and cellist Peter Jacobson joined by Aminah Chishti on tabla for an evening of ragas & dynamic rhythms!
Village Market Festival
Join us at the bi-annual Village Flea Market where Soul Force will be tabling, hosted by our partners Rhythms of the Village. Immerse yourself in a multicultural experience while dancing, listening to music, and shopping.
You can find more information about the event on the Rhythms of the Village website.
Resonance: Indradeep Ghosh and Friends
Suggested donation of $25-40
(outdoor garden seating on rugs & pillows please let us know if you need chairs and we will reserve them for you)
Join Soul Force for a special evening of music with Indradeep Ghosh a virtuoso violinist from India and will be featured in this concert in a special ensemble format with Chris Votek on cello, Paul Livingstone on sitar and Neelamjit Dhillon on tabla.
Artist Information
Indradeep Ghosh plays a unique, custom made five-string violin and viola with eight sympathetic strings, modeled after the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle. Indradeep has performed around the world as a classical raga artist and in various east / west crossover collaborations. As a string virtuoso he brings a vibrant and infectious sound and creativity to his music.
Chris Votek is a cellist and composer whose fluency in musical languages from North Indian classical, Arabic, electronica, jazz, ambient, western classical to pop. He is a disciple of the legendary Indian violinist Dr. N Rajam master of the gayaki-ang style of violin Hindustani music as well as being a producer, arranger and sound engineer.
Neelamjit Dhillon is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist and composer skilled in both North Indian classical and jazz music. Performing around the world his music reflects his multifaceted identity, spirituality, and vision for promoting a more equitable and just society through shared experience and collective action. Neelamjit is a disciple of Ustad Zakir Hussain and played tabla, saxophone, and bansuri.
Paul Livingstone is a disciple of the legendary Ravi Shankar and Rajeev Taranath. Performing around the world, he is a dedicated sitarist since the age of 15, multi-instrumentalist and composer in the realm of world music synthesis. He is the founder of Soul Force Project and an active community activist and educator with a vision for cross-cultural collaboration. For Paul, the transcendent joy of music is an instrument which reflects his social, political and spiritual values. For more info: www.paulzlivingstone.com
Celebrating The Prophetic Vision of Martin King
A spirited musical evening with Dwight Trible, Arlynn Page, Johanna Moore, Tosin Aribisala, Jamael Dean, Paul Livingstone and Nikki Campbell.
Dwight Trible
Vocals
Vocalist Dwight Trible is a cultural bearer of creative spiritual jazz in Los Angeles. He has contributed to many diverse recordings including many under his name the most recent being 'Mothership'. Dwight performs around the world and directs the World Stage in Leimert Park.
Arlynn Page
Vocals
Arlynn Page is an educator at Aveson School who has written, recorded, and performed with artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Roots, Outcast, Erykah Badu, and Zap Mama.
Johanna Moore
Vocals
Johanna Moore is a teacher at John Muir High School and has a joyful singer for over 30 years.
Tosin Aribisala
Drums
The organic rhythms that flows from the master percussionist, Tosin Aribisala, are undoubtedly an expression of his true African origin. Tosin's ability to write, sing and arrange music justifies his poetic drumming style. Check out his most recent release, 'The Big Illusion'.
Jamael Dean
Keyboard
Jamael Dean is a young jazz prodigy, he has worked Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Carlos Niño. His music reflects the influence of his LA contemporaries and jazz ancestors, including Sun Ra, Alice Coltrane, Herbie Hancock and his grandfather soul jazz drummer Donald Dean.
Paul Livingstone
Bass & Sitar
Performing artist and activist Paul Livingstone brings a grounded knowledge of traditions of east and west to his work. He has performed on three Grammy-winning records and performs around the world leading the Arohi Ensemble, as a classical sitarist and world/jazz crossover upright bassist.
Nikki Campbell
Percussion
Nakeiltha Campbell is an award winning multicultural percussionist, teaching artist, producer from Colon, Panama and Los Angeles. Nikki founded 'Puentes de Poder' cultural exchange program with work rooted in a diverse repertoire including years of study in the Manding tradition and experience working in contemporary world music. Her new single is 'Afro Raices'.
Odo Olo Ilu Drumming
We will be hosting 'Odo Olo Ilu Ire', river of drumming (formerly known as Poly-Ritmitco Afro-Latino Drumming) workshops with Troy Parker, every other Saturday at Rhythms of the Village. Learn Afro-Cuban drumming by donation next. $12 suggested donation (no one turned away)
Odo Olo Ilu Drumming
We will be hosting 'Odo Olo Ilu Ire', river of drumming (formerly known as Poly-Ritmitco Afro-Latino Drumming) workshops with Troy Parker, every other Saturday at Rhythms of the Village. Learn Afro-Cuban drumming by donation next. $12 suggested donation (no one turned away)
Odo Olo Ilu Drumming
We will be hosting 'Odo Olo Ilu Ire', river of drumming (formerly known as Poly-Ritmitco Afro-Latino Drumming) workshops with Troy Parker, every other Saturday at Rhythms of the Village. Learn Afro-Cuban drumming by donation next. $12 suggested donation (no one turned away)
MUSIC MEDITATION MEDICINE
Virtual Event
Join Paul Livingstone & James Waterman for Music Meditation Medicine to hear improvised music and conversation about the joyful flow and brain empowering act of spontaneous music making.
These continuing monthly discussions will explore integrating music into a mindful lifestyle, as well as on the neuroscience of music and mental health. Over the course of the year, we will be listening to new music releases and presenting expert level guests and artists, as we dive into the therapeutic power of music, especially in times of crisis.
Support the series: https://www.patreon.com/ragajazzmusic
Odo Olo Ilu Drumming
We will be hosting 'Odo Olo Ilu Ire', river of drumming (formerly known as Poly-Ritmitco Afro-Latino Drumming) workshops with Troy Parker, every other Saturday at Rhythms of the Village. Learn Afro-Cuban drumming by donation next. $12 suggested donation (no one turned away)
Odo Olo Ilu Drumming
We will be hosting 'Odo Olo Ilu Ire', river of drumming (formerly known as Poly-Ritmitco Afro-Latino Drumming) workshops with Troy Parker, every other Saturday at Rhythms of the Village. Learn Afro-Cuban drumming by donation next. $12 suggested donation (no one turned away)
Odo Olo Ilu Drumming
We will be hosting 'Odo Olo Ilu Ire', river of drumming (formerly known as Poly-Ritmitco Afro-Latino Drumming) workshops with Troy Parker, every other Saturday at Rhythms of the Village. Learn Afro-Cuban drumming by donation next. $12 suggested donation (no one turned away)
MUSIC MEDITATION MEDICINE
Virtual Event
Studio listening sessions, raga meditations, and discussion on the value of musical enrichment in lifestyle, medicine, and positive mental health.
These continuing monthly discussions will explore integrating music into a mindful lifestyle, as well as on the neuroscience of music and mental health. Over the course of the year, we will be listening to new music releases and presenting expert level guests and artists, as we dive into the therapeutic power of music, especially in times of crisis.
Support the series: https://www.patreon.com/ragajazzmusic
Odo Olo Ilu Drumming
We will be hosting 'Odo Olo Ilu Ire', river of drumming (formerly known as Poly-Ritmitco Afro-Latino Drumming) workshops with Troy Parker, every other Saturday at Rhythms of the Village. Learn Afro-Cuban drumming by donation next. $12 suggested donation (no one turned away)
Odo Olo Ilu Drumming
We will be hosting 'Odo Olo Ilu Ire', river of drumming (formerly known as Poly-Ritmitco Afro-Latino Drumming) workshops with Troy Parker, every other Saturday at Rhythms of the Village. Learn Afro-Cuban drumming by donation next. $12 suggested donation (no one turned away)