What an incredible time to be alive musically! So, I offer you a weekly 'check this out' opportunity to expand your musical horizons and check out what's out there. Suggestions for future additions are most welcome. I've named it "Sounds of the Indigo Years" after the so-called Indigo Children. To learn more about them (perhaps us), you can check things out at Wikipedia (in this case it's a good summary). Basically, the idea is that from the 1960's and continuing now, many children have been born with a predominately "indigo" aura. This, it is anciently told, carries some specific characteristics.
For example, the Indigo Children are said to be highly intuitive, able to sense the thoughts and feelings of others...they are considered intrinsically empathic, and therefore are likely to come to adulthood with a strong will to aid and improve the world. They are traditionally out-of-the-box thinkers who are suspicious of unchecked power or authority. They are also said to be linked with the mystical 3rd eye vision.
"Sounds of the Indigo Years", therefore, I've named for the notion that never before have people been so able and open to connect with and explore other cultures, no matter which culture(s) you belong to, through music. Through that connection, this rich musical age- whether by default or intentionally- I believe is improving the world. Listen close.
This week's pick: NIYAZ: Experience the beautiful, remarkable voice of Azam Ali and her band including tabla, bass, keyboards and oud. They blend ancient Sufi poetry and old world folk ballads from Persia with new world trance electronica sound. Haunting and delicious, Ali's vocals stir the heart and the music begs for dancing. Check out their website www.niyazmusic.com here">
Special thanks to Brian Treleaven and his aunt Jackie, who tuned me in to the Indigo Child phenomenon and seem to be under the impression that I am one, along with Brian and many others we know and love :)
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