EP13 - Amani Friend of Desert Dwellers and Liquid Bloom

“Whatever planet I’m from, we’re really into sound.” 😃

On this special podcast with Amani Friend, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Desert Dwellers as well as Liquid Bloom’s upcoming sets at Transcendence Festival happening Nov 28th -Dec 1st in Playa del Carmen, MX.

This conversation is a kind of thoughtful meditation on what it takes to be a professional, conscious musician on an inspired mission. It was a delight to learn about Amani’s history, his “Music Beyond Borders” motto as well as his “Ancient Future”philosophies that drive his musical offerings.

Liquid Bloom is a music project spearheaded by producer Amani Friend of Desert Dwellers. The project blends downtempo, ambient, world, and psychedelic elements to create a mesmerizing sound that is both meditative and energizing. Liquid Bloom has worked with artists from around the world such as Poranguí, Deya Dova, Mose, Savej, Temple Step Project, and Darpan, as well as collaborative projects with Paul Stamets, Dr Joe Dispensza and Ram Dass, drawing inspiration from nature and the power of music to heal and inspire. Liquid Bloom’s unique and uplifting sound has gained a dedicated following internationally, and is a must-see for fans of electronic and world music alike. Whether performing live or in the studio, Liquid Bloom strives to create a sonic prayer for healing and transformation, infusing each track with magic and wonder.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Amani’s childhood and earliest musical experiences
• The Bodhisattva Vow and how it informs everything Amani does
• Fun story of the first meeting between Amani and Treavor Moontribe
• Collaborations and how Desert Trax label came to be
• How to deal with perfectionism in creativity/audio engineering
• Great advise for artist-preneurs/entrepreneurs

Liquid Bloom Spotify

Desert Dwellers SPOTIFY

Transcendence Festival happening Nov 28th -Dec 1st in Playa del Carmen, MX.

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