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Jun 2, 2012

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The making of Amame – a collaboration

I’ve had the pleasure of working with some incredible musicians lately – one of them is my friend and talented musician Ali Youssefi.   I met him last year in April when I was visiting the Baha’i World Centre in Israel. ..

May 20, 2012

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'The Photograph' – dedicated to the Centenary of Abdu'l-Baha's visit to America

I have had the pleasure of working on a song entitled ‘The Photograph’ dedicated to the centenary of Abdu’l-Baha’s travels to the West. The creator behind the project is Sonbol Taefi, a professional singer and composer who lives in New ..

May 13, 2012

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Precious Mother's Day Gifts

Mothers day was a huge treat for me this year! The children brought me breakfast in bed (my daughter makes amazing French toast and eggs) and in the evening we went to one of my favorite restaurants. After we arrived ..

May 7, 2012

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Glimmerings Video Contest

Since the Glimmerings CD has been released, I’ve been thinking about creating videos for the pieces and would love your help. If you would like to create a video for one of these two songs on the Glimmerings album, Awakening ..

Apr 23, 2012

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New rough song: Rain Down All These Blessings

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  • I composed a song yesterday that I wanted to share with you.  I love this quotation as it reminds me of all my loved ones that I wish blessings to be showered upon. The ‘ahhhing’ at the end are supposed ..

    Apr 20, 2012

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    May Music Sale!

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    For the whole month of May, we are having a music sale! With every purchase of Glimmerings CD,  a free download of Fire and Gold will be given as a gift. (After your purchase of Glimmerings, an email will be ..

    Apr 4, 2012

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    Creative Vocals – No musical instruments

    I love this video especially since this musician is using only vocals, his mouth and body parts to make sounds.  His name is Alla Wardi and he uses no musical instruments.  My favorite part of the video is when he ..

    Mar 26, 2012

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    Learning & Performing 'Final Journey'!

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  • Last week I had the opportunity to play 3 pieces from my recent ‘Glimmerings’ CD on a grand piano at our Nawruz (Baha’i New Year) celebration.  It was the first time I had played them for such a large gathering ..

    Mar 19, 2012

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    Children’s Song: When we Pray (free download)

    I recently met a talented lyricist on Facebook.  We clicked immediately and he sent some of his inspirational work which fascinated me.  Creating lyrics have not been my strength so I was thrilled to be able to collaborate with him ..

    Mar 17, 2012

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    Glimmerings CD release!

    My Glimmerings CD is finally available!  Thanks to those of you who have been waiting patiently for its release.  It has definitely been an exciting yet challenging process releasing this CD which I have written about in another blog. I ..