This phenomenal debut recording was born out of the ashes of ceremonial transformation; a powerful musical collaboration, each tune - instrumental or lyrical - speaks to the very essence of the primal soul. Singer/songwriter Craig Keyes uses both tribal and techno rhythms to connect the heartfelt melodies of this album, bringing together the musical spirit and essence of the project with the help of a host of musical talents. Overseen and inspired by the shamanic work of James Warren Flaming Eagle Mooney, the luxuriously layered music enlightens the listener to a blend of rich and exotic trance-like melodies that blend guitars, powerful vocals and enigmatic sounds that one can feel as well as hear.

"I was asked to record this cd by a Native American shaman who I met during a medicine ceremony," says Craig Keyes. "He explained to me that he saw me doing music and asked if I were a musician... He told me he had a dream of me recording a CD that would tell the world about my personal transformation and move them musically..." Born and still residing in Ogden, Utah, Craig Keyes has traveled extensively throughout Canada, Europe and Malaysia. A guitarist with a down-to-earth style that compares with Neil Young and John Fogerty, Keyes has the ability to compose richly textured intricate rhythms on a par with Peter Gabriel and Vas, juxtaposing these two extremes into a completely connected musical tapestry ripe with emotive melodies and exotic influences.

Hailed as a bold, visionary creator of hot world beat hybrids, Henri has won millions of fans - as well as the hearts of many hard-to-impress international music journalists - with his unique blend of flowing melodies, tight rhythms and sharp lyrics. Henri was born in Cameroon's capital city of Yaoundle and developed a love of intricate harmonies while singing with an Anglican church choir. He sings in his native language of Douala and he writes his songs in French, working with the help of a translator. Along with Cesaria Evora, Wasis Dop and fellow Cameroonian Sally Nyolo of Zap Mama, Henri Dikongue represents a new generation of African artists who prize intricate melodies and poetic lyrics rather than the more familiar makossa rhythm dance fare. His 1995 debut, WA, was immediately successful, but it was Henri's second outing - C'EST LA VIE - that landed him on top of the European charts as well as on many music critics and radio "Best of 1998-1999" lists. (http://www.tinderrecords.com)

Robin Butterfield was born in Oxford, England. After his schooling in Banbury, he joined the merchant navy as a midshipman and later became qualified as a navigator. After returning to his initial passion for a medical caree, Robin is a doctor of osteopath, a naturopatic doctor, and a registered master massage teacher. Because Robin places so much importance upon massage for its therapeutic healing qualities, he has joined the Association of Osteomyology. After working in prestigious, London, clinics, he now runs his own practice from home in Tring, Hertfordshire, England. Robin maintains that massage, based on an educated knowledge of anatomy and physiology, should be accompanied by relaxing music.

Steve Hounsome has been involved with the tarot for 20 years and has completed a wide variety of studies in this time. Steve qualified in Healing and Psychic Studies and studied meditation for 2 years with a private tutor. Steve has written four books. He appeared on television, had articles published in many magazines, including 'Positive Health'.

Kevin Kendle is a young, critically acclaimed musician and composer of haunting, atmospheric instrumental music. Kevin's New World Music debut, Clouds, is already a bestseller in several countries. (http://www.newworldmusic.com)

Born into a musical family in Worthing, Sussex, England, Ken later relocated to Australia after many years of enjoying the gypsy lifestyle of a professional musician in Europe and the United States. Ken has supported jazz legend Earl Klugh at the Red River Opera, solo'd at the Temple Arts and La Jolla arts festivals, appeared at the prestigious annual Festivale De Canne in the South of France, and logged hundreds of concerts in Sydney and other cities "down under." (http://www.kendavismusic.com)

Award-winning saxophonist, bandleader, composer, explorer of the world's musical traditions and founder of Living Music, Paul Winter has been motivated for the past thirty years by the vision of a musical-ecological community, and has followed a steady course towards his unique 'Earth Music,' a celebration of the creatures and cultures of the whole earth. His musical realm has long embraced the traditions of many of the world cultures, interweaving widely diverse instruments and elements with the extraordinary voices from what he refers to as "the greater symphony of the Earth," including wolves, whales, eagles, and several dozen other species of 'wilderness musicians.'

Known primarily throughout America as a visionary pianist and in-demand sideman, D.Richard Lewis also performs on trumpet, vocals and a variety of keyboards. Each note is well-articulated; every phrase precisely elegant yet simultaneously warm, resonant and incredibly expressive. Lewis' compositional style is about control and perception: being able to feel an emotion very deeply, but having the power to deal with such feelings in a productive way. This crossover classical-New Age music will appeal to anyone who has been touched by the power of Love.

Releasing her seventh recording on her own CMR Moongate Records imprint, Marilynn began her musical career while a student at the University of Illinois over 30 years ago; she began playing professionally since both in small jazz ensembles and large swing bands. Marilynn's avid interest in Chinese Medicine, culture, and martial arts led her to study Tai Chi and Qigong with Taoist Master Kwan Saihung, the famed "Wandering Taoist;" she has also studied Chi Kung and "hands-on" healing with several noted teachers in China.