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Concert 1/15 ~ Celebrating the Prophetic Vision of MLK

January 4th, 2023

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Happy New Year, join us on Jan 15th in Topanga for this special MLK concert!

 
Corazón Arts and the Soul Force Project present: 
Celebrating the Prophetic Vision of Martin King

A spirited musical evening of inter-generational music
Sunday, January 15th 2023 / Corazón Arts, Topanga CA
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7pm doors/preshow & 8pm concert featuring:
 

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.
 

Nakeiltha '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'.
 
 
 

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Music Meditation Medicine Tonight!

September 5, 2022

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Monday Night Music Meditation Medicine

 
Upcoming live session September 5th at 7 pm PST. 

Join Paul Livingstone & Peter Jacobson this Monday 7pm (CA time) for Music Meditation Medicine and hear new music from their upcoming album release 'Sangam'!  Enjoy new 'ragajazz chamber music' on sitar and cello from their Yarlung Records debut release. Full album will be released on September 16th on all platforms.  Album release concerts are scheduled for Sep 24th at Corazon (Topanga) & September 25th at Zorthian Ranch (Altadena).

Join us on Zoom, Facebook Live, or YouTube.

If you have the ability to please consider supporting the series on Patreon. 
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New Podcast Episode featuring Guru Rewben, King of Naga Folk Blues
 
Guru Rewben Video Part 1 includes a complete song of Impui Naga Tribal tradition of Manipur which is only excerpted on the podcast.
 

Part 2 & 3
Enjoy this Interview with Guru Rewben, an extraordinary artist from a mountainous region of Manipur (Northeast India). His music is a compelling blend of the Naga tribal instruments & songs with guitar and the raw sound of American folk and blues.

This lively discussion is peppered with musical examples and focuses around the importance of indigenous knowledge, including stories of his search to discover the traditional music and instruments of his own people, the Tangkhul. His message speaks to a number of issues as he addresses the violence and conflict of the region through his music. His message is universal for all of India and the world, with songs which lift up hope and faith in the human capacity to do good for one another.

Listen to the full program on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

 
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Odo Olo Ilu Drumming
Saturday September 10th & 17th

 

Looking for a fun weekend activity? 

Learn traditional folkloric rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean with Troy Parker and other experienced percussionists.

Play conga, cajon, and other percussion instruments to learn traditional folkloric rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean with Troy Parker and other experienced percussionists. This summer we will be focusing on traditional Cuban rhythms of rumba guaguanco, palo, and comparsa. We will be accommodating basic level and intermediate level musicians together playing interlocking parts of various levels of challenge.

Sessions are held every other Saturday from 2 pm to 3:30 pm at Rhythms of the Village.

 
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Soul Force podcast from India & Music Meditation Medicine this Monday!

July 9, 2022

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New Podcast Episode featuring Guru Rewben, King of Naga Folk Blues
 
Guru Rewben Video Part 1 includes a complete song of Impui Naga Tribal tradition of Manipur which is only excerpted on the podcast.
 

Enjoy this Interview with Guru Rewben, an extraordinary artist from a mountainous region of Manipur (Northeast India). His music is a compelling blend of the Naga tribal instruments & songs with guitar and the raw sound of American folk and blues.

This lively discussion is peppered with musical examples and focuses around the importance of indigenous knowledge, including stories of his search to discover the traditional music and instruments of his own people, the Tangkhul. His message speaks to a number of issues as he addresses the violence and conflict of the region through his music. His message is universal for all of India and the world, with songs which lift up hope and faith in the human capacity to do good for one another.

Listen to the full program on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

 
Listen Here & Now!

Music Meditation Medicine - July 11th

 
Upcoming live session Monday, July 11th at 7 pm PST. 

Studio listening sessions, raga meditations, and discussion explore integrating music into a mindful lifestyle, as well as 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.

Join us on Zoom, Facebook Live, or YouTube.

If you have the ability to please consider supporting the series on Patreon. 
https://www.patreon.com/ragajazzmusic
 
Following Paul's journey in India, watch his recent concert with Partho Sarothy!
 

Odo Olo Ilu Drumming
Saturday July 9th & 23rd

 

Learn traditional folkloric rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean with Troy Parker and other experienced percussionists.

Play conga, cajon, and other percussion instruments to learn traditional folkloric rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean with Troy Parker and other experienced percussionists. This summer we will be focusing on traditional Cuban rhythms of rumba guaguanco, palo, and comparsa. We will be accommodating basic level and intermediate level musicians together playing interlocking parts of various levels of challenge.

Sessions are held every other Saturday from 2 pm to 3:30 pm at Rhythms of the Village.

 
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Saturday Soul Force Concert at 4 pm - Dwight Trible & Cosmic Mediations

January 7, 2022

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Re-NEW-all YEARS Hilltop House Concert
Saturday, January 8th, 4 pm

TIME CHANGE: Start time has moved from 7 pm to 4 pm!

 

Overlooking the Los Angeles skyline, join the new artist lineup of Dwight Trible, Paul Livingstone, Christopher Garcia, John Villa Lobos, Neelamjit Dhillon, and others to welcome the New Year!

This is a family-friendly, private outdoor event. Please dress warm and wear flat shoes, the event is on a wide-open hilltop area. Bring a picnic and follow social distancing guidelines.

The concert is a fundraiser for Soul Force community programming such as Odo Olo Ilu Ire drumming and Soul Force Singers for 2022.

LOCATION: 1050 Montecito Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90031
There is parking onsite, but Uber and carpooling are recommended. 
 
Tickets are available for purchase at the door.
 
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Soul Force on the edge /// 2022!

December 29, 2021

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Thank you for being a part of Soul Force in 2021 and
celebrating diverse voices in music and art as tools for change!

 
Soul Force Singers with Arlynn Page + Ava Nahas on drums at Zorthian Ranch in Dwight Trible Cosmic Meditations concert. (photos by Brian Biery)

We celebrate the life and vision of Archbishop Desmond Tutu as our latest Soul Force Icon on our Instagram page. Follow us there or on Facebook.

Dwight Trible & Cosmic Meditations - from 'The Creator Has A Master Plan' at Zorthian Ranch (video by Tom Batolac)
 

Despite the chaotic state of our world, 2021 has been a very active year for Soul Force. We're proud of the fact that we've managed to do a lot with very limited resources.
These are the events we've produced and participated in both in-person and online,
with a combined impact of over 1200 people in attendance. 

Please support Soul Force with a tax-deductible contribution today of any amount
and walk with us into 2022 more equipped to empower our communities
with the power of a non-violent vision and the arts!

Thank you and a special thanks to the Tarsadia Foundation for their generous support.

 
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Soul Force Project Events & Active Projects:

  • 'Soul Force Singers' (social justice themed community chorus with Arlynn Page)
  • 'Music Meditation Medicine' (monthly Zoom meetings with Paul Livingstone hosting diverse artists & conversations about music, mental health, neuroscience, wellness, and healing)
  • 'Odo Olo Ilu Ire' (Afro-Cuban Drumming workshops with Seung Park and Troy Parker)
  • 'Dreams of a Shared Planet' (music & spoken word event celebrating Vandana Shiva)
  • 'Cosmic Meditations with Dwight Trible' (concert on the farm of Zorthian Ranch)
  • 'Ragas Rhythm Relief' (Partners for Relief & Development refugee benefit concert)
  • 'Soul Force Podcast' (featuring Black & Native American voices)

Soul Force & 'Dena United' community events:

  • 'Stop Asian Hate' (community awareness protest march & gathering)
  • 'Protest In Harmony' (celebrating The Life of Fe Love, activist of Compassionate Arts and co-founder of Dena United with My Tribe Rise and Soul Force Project)
  • 'Juneteenth Celebration' (African American Independence Celebration)
  • 'Taking Action for Anthony McClain' (and other community panels &
    conversations on racial justice, law enforcement, and sustainability)

Milestones:

  • Launched SF Youth Team including local high school students & industry professionals.
  • Soul Force Singers performed their first live concert in November, the chorus meets every Thursday evening at Rhythms of the Village in Altadena on North Lake.
  • Music Meditation Medicine 8 monthly meetings, exploring music and wellness with guest artists and speakers, the 1st Monday of the month on Zoom.
  • Refugee benefit for 'Partners, Relief & Development (see below)
 

Upcoming / Updates:

Our New Year's concert, previously scheduled for December 31st has been postponed to January 8th, 2022. Click here for more info and ticket link.

Our Afro-Cuban drumming sessions are now being taught by Troy Parker and are transitioning to Rhythms of the Village on North Lake Ave in Altadena for their new location for 2022.

Music Meditation Medicine continues into 2022 with the first session on January 3rd at 7 pm. Sessions will continue online until further notice. Zoom Link
 
This December we held a concert and raised over $1,300 to support Partners, Relief & Development in their effort to assist children & families affected by war. Though the sun set on our concert, you can still donate to Partners to further their cause and provide basic survival needs to those in need. 
 
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Livestream Concert Today and New Year's with Soul Force!

December 19, 2021

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Upcoming New Year's Concert

 
Overlooking the Los Angeles skyline, join Dwight Trible, Shiela Govidarajan, Arlynn Page, Talking Strings & more artists to welcome in the New Year.

This is a family-friendly, private gathering with limited tickets. BYOP- Bring Your Own Picnic, outdoor event.
 
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Partners for Relief Benefit Concert
December 19th, 4 pm
House Concert in Altadena
 
Please join us today for the Partners for Relief Benefit Concert. 100% of the money raised today will go to Partners for Relief and their efforts to assist children in parts of the world currently affected by war.
Learn more about the cause and donate.

Join either in person or online!
 
Music Meditation Medicine
Monday, January 3, 2022 at 7 pm
 

Live in-studio listening sessions, raga meditations, and discussion on the value of musical enrichment in lifestyle, medicine, and positive mental health.

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Spread love this holiday season.
 
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Holiday LOVE and Music from Soul Force!

November 30, 2021

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 Wishing you and the people you care about the gifts of laughter, love, and gratitude this holiday season!

 
Upcoming Soul Force Concerts:
Sunday, Dec 19th, 4pm /// New Years Eve ~ Dec 31st
 
Dwight Trible & Soul Force Singers ~ photography by Brian Biery
 
Last Sunday evening, under the setting Altadena sun, over 100 people gathered at the historic Zorthian Ranch to listen to music, prayers & meditations from Dwight Trible & Friends + the Soul Force Singers led by Arlynn Page. Thank you to those who came out to the ranch... 
and we hope to see you again soon!
 

Giving Tuesday

 
Today is 'Giving Tuesday' an opportunity to support our organization and further the mission of inspiring 21st-century leadership through the power of music, education, and the arts!  We celebrate the tradition 
of dynamic nonviolent change-making. Soul Force embraces a community grounded vision for protecting human rights, 
the global eco-system, spiritual renewal, and resilience.
 
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Music Meditation Medicine
Monday, Dec 6, 7 pm

Live in-studio listening sessions, raga meditations, and discussion on the value of musical enrichment in lifestyle, medicine, and positive mental health.

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Youth Poetry Slam Jam
Friday, Dec 10th, 7 pm

 
An important principle of Soul Force is intergenerational learning. To emphasize this principle, we are proud to launch the Soul Force Youth Team.

Hosted by Dejá Marquez Hunter, join the Youth Team on December 10th at 7 pm for their first event. Poetry Slam Jam is a curated musical poetry circle exploring social and environmental justice issues. Open to all poets, musicians, and performing artists ages 15-25.

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For youth booking, contact Dejá on Instagram or through email.

 
Upcoming Partners for Relief Benefit Concert
Sunday, December 19th, 4 pm
House Concert in Altadena
 
Please join us on December 19th to raise money to assist 
children in parts of the world currently affected by war. 
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Dwight Trible - Cosmic Meditations & Soul Force Singers ~ Sunday @ Zorthian Ranch 3pm

November 16, 2021

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A family friendly world/jazz outdoor event

Dwight Trible ~ Cosmic Meditations & Soul Force Singers
An afternoon concert, Sunday, November 21st, 3pm - dusk

Join us for an amazing night of musical mediations straddling the worlds of free jazz and world music. Legendary spiritual jazz vocalist Dwight Trible will lead the ensemble alongside, sitarist Paul Livingstone, cellist Pete Jacobson, saxophonist Randal Fisher, percussionist Ava Nahas, Seung Park on congas and Evan Hatfield on keyboard.

The Soul Force Singers with Arlynn Page, will open this special event in a beautiful outdoor garden at the historic Zorthian Ranch!

This is outdoor concert at the lower Zorthian Ranch garden in Altadena this Sunday, Nov 21st at 3pm. Please carpool if possible or take Metro (Gold Line/ bus directions)
Free parking on site.  Suggested donation of $20.

Bring pillows and blankets for seating safely in your group, respect space. Limited seating / chairs will be provided for elders.
 

Zorthian Ranch
3990 North Fair Oaks Ave
Altadena CA 91001
 
Soul Force Podcast: The Gathering, a 60 year legacy of healing music in Los Angeles
 
Jesse Sharps & Fundi Legohn unpack the historic unpack this inter-generational legacy of creative black music in Los Angeles, the healing power of the art and the impact it continues to make on younger jazz musicians today. The interview is interspersed with musical excerpts from Horace Tapscott's 'Freedom's Sweet', an upcoming large ensemble release of immense importance.

Listen to the podcast here.
 
December Youth Poetry Slam Jam
 

Join Dejá Marquez Hunter for a curated musical poetry circle exploring social and environmental justice issues. Open to all poets, musicians, and performing artists ages 15-25.

Upcoming Session December 10th, 2021

For youth booking contact Deja on Instagram

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Soul Force Concert, Podcast, and Music Meditation Medicine

November 3, 2021

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Happy Diwali from Soul Force!

 

Celebrate Diwali with live music & spoken word, sharing the earth democracy vision of seed saver and activist Vandana Shiva!

November 6th at 8pm - Suggested Donation of $20

Limited Street Parking Available (please carpool), 4901 Onteora Way Eagle Rock 90041
 

 

Cosmic Meditations with Dwight Trible, 
Paul Livingstone, Peter Jacobson & Friends!

November 14th 7pm at  Corazón Arts  in Topanga

Novemer 21st 3pm at Zorthian Ranch in Altadena
 

 
Master Musician Jesse Sharps of The Gathering
 

Soul Force Podcast: The Gathering, a 60 year legacy of healing music in Los Angeles

The Soul Force podcast has a new episode, Paul interviews musicians Jesse Sharps & Fundi Legohn discussing the historic spiritual lineage of creative black music in Los Angeles. Jesse and Fundi unpack this inter-generational legacy, the healing power of the art and the impact it continues to make on younger jazz musicians today. The interview is interspersed with musical excerpts from Horace Tapscott's 'Freedom's Sweet', an upcoming large ensemble release of immense importance.

Listen to the podcast on Buzzsprout or Spotify now!
 

 
Music Meditation Medicine Zoom Session

Join Paul online, Monday November 8th at 7pm from the 
RagaJazz Studio for live music and to discussing 
the new release, 'Prayers for Peace'. 
Connect to the Zoom call using this link.
 
Listen on Bandcamp now!
 

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