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Natural Mystic Magazine

2009-12-23T22:17:46Z

www.naturalmysticmagazine.com, we are working on next issue and 1issue 1 will be available online in Late January.. want a hard copy ck site and subscribe..its only available on west coast streets, hawaii free..subscribe if out of this area or want direct copies sent to you..Bless

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MJ to play NYE '08 w/Shimshai to open

2007-12-22T00:42:42Z

MJ - Hamsa Lila's co-founder has been hard at work on a new solo
album project this year while the band has been on hiatus* and will
be doing a headlining set for this unique New Year's Eve event with
a group of top musician-friends and playing new material from the
upcoming album - due out in early February '08.

Shimshai's music has been inspiring fans all over the world these
days with his brand of sacred world music and original songs. He
will be playing a full 1 1/2 hour set before MJ's group goes on.

Shimshai and MJ have been friends, and playing and gigging together
off and on for many years now, and have also developed a 'sound'
together. They will each be playing with the other at certain times
throughout the night.

There will also be a DJ after midnight.

The space is a beautiful teahouse recently opened in the East Bay.

Bring your own drinks.

Tea and some refreshments will be available.

Donation/Cover: $10+ (sliding scale)

Schedule:

DOORS OPEN 8pm

9:00 Shimshai
10:30 MJ
12:15 DJ (TBA)

Numi Teahouse. 2230 Livingston St. Oakland, CA 94606. 510-533-8720

* Hamsa Lila is still on hiatus until Spring/Summer '08

Check the Hamsa Lila website for the NEW LIVE ALBUM OUT NOW!!!

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FINAL WORD ON HAMSA @ THE BURN '07

2007-12-06T23:02:08Z

Dear Hamsa Lila Community,

THE 'BAD' NEWS:

We are sorry to say that Hamsa Lila will NOT be performing
at the Burn this year. We really appreciate all the inquiries
about what/when/where, and we send our love out to the
Greater Community that has been with us all these years!
This is the first time in 7 years that we haven't played the Playa...
we will miss all your beautiful dusty faces!!

THE GOOD NEWS:

We just got back from the printer our NEW LIVE ALBUM:

"LIVE IN SANTA CRUZ"

This is our first official new album since the "Gathering One"
release in 2004

AND MORE GOOD NEWS>>>

A few advance copies will be handed out at the Burn,
at m.j.'s gigs (see separate posting for times/locations)
or
Nikila's gigs with Goddess Alchemy Project (see myspace page)
and also from other band members going to the Playa.

Hamsa Lila will be back in action Spring 2008, so stay tuned...

PEACE LOVE LIGHT ONENESS

Hamsa Lila Family

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Hamsa lila at BM this year ?

2007-08-19T18:03:28Z

Are you guys coming this year ? where will you be playing ?
much love
alexandra

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HELP HAMSA PLAY AT BURNING MAN!!!!!

2007-08-07T02:24:01Z

HEY KIDS!

We are being asked by all sorts of camps and peeps to play - once again (6th year in a row) - at Burning Man.

And, alas, even though this is the most monied event of the year - by FAR - it seems that there is little to no funds and/or tickets available to bring us out there, with all our gear, etc. (Uuuugghhh!)

If anyone has any leads on SUPER CHEAPIE tickets, comp tickets, or....

an RV with room for eight of us......or any combonation of said connections, please email me right away with details.

We can offer guest list priority for future shows, CD's etc.

Please reply to me via TRIBE.

Thanks in advance for any assistance you may have.

PEACE & LOVE YA'LL,

m.j.
Hamsa Lila

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is HL coming

2007-07-26T23:04:01Z

to the Burn? If so, what's the schedule?

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Nikila Badua!!! Were you????

2007-07-16T15:43:37Z

I´m Marcio Moreno.. I need talk you!! Preciso falar com você!! Eu sou de Salvador.. Lembra? Meu email: MARCIOARTISTA@HOTMAIL.COM Beijo.

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Virfest!!!

2007-06-14T07:32:56Z

You are invited to attend a very special evening in celebration and
support for our very dear friend, Vir McCoy.

The event is being held on Saturday June 16th at Ursa Minor in San
Rafael and will feature an all-star cast of musicians, including
members of:

Hamsa Lila
Kid Beyond
Blane Lyon
Playground
The Goddess Alchemy Project
Foxgluv
The Tom Finch Group
Kid Kaleidoscope
Eliyahu Sills
and other special guests

as well as DJ sets from:
DJ Brother
DJ Dragonfly

Saturday June 16
doors 8:00 PM
$20 requested donation
Ursa Minor, 4318 Redwood Highway, San Rafael
directions below

As many of you know, Vir fell very ill recently and was hospitalized
from an infection related to Lyme disease (en.wikipedia.org/
wiki/Lyme%2527s_disease), something that he has been battling for a
little over 5 years now. Vir is doing much better and is getting
stronger everyday, with all of the support from his friends and
family. The missed work and rising hospital bills are a heavy burden
that we can help lift at VirFEST with donations, healing love, great
music and celebration!

Please forward this invite to your networks, and rsvp to
blane@blanelyon.com.

See you there!
Blane

Directions to Ursa Minor:
ursaminor.com/directions/

Ursa Minor is located 30 minutes north of San Francisco at 4318
Redwood Highway just off highway 101 in the Terra Linda district of
San Rafael, CA. Look for the mustard-colored office buildings on
Redwood Highway. It’s an office park called The Vineyard. Our
building (4318) is all the way in the back left (Northeast) corner of
the complex.

From San Franciso / Central Marin

From 101-N, take the Freitas Parkway Terra Linda exit and bear right
then left on the frontage road (Redwood Highway). After about half a
mile you will see a complex of mustard-colored warehouses on your
right called the Vineyard. Drive all the way to the back left
building (northeast corner, number 4318) and enter through suite 200.

From North Marin / Sonoma

From 101-S, take the Lucas Valley Road Exit. Bear right off the exit
onto Smith Ranch Road, and then go left under the freeway. Make your
next right onto Redwood Highway, and go half a mile until you see a
complex called the Vineyard on the left (after the palm trees). Drive
all the way to the back left building (northeast corner, number 4318)
and enter through suite 200.

From West Marin

Take Lucas Valley Road from Nicasio. When you get to the freeway, go
under it on Smith Ranch Road. Take your next right onto Redwood
Highway, and go half a mile until you see a complex called the
Vineyard on the left (after the palm trees). Drive all the way to the
back left building (northeast corner, number 4318) and enter through
suite 200.

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June 16 "Heal the Real McCoy" Benefit, San Rafael

2007-05-25T18:31:30Z

Forwarding:

Dear Family and Friends:

An update on Vir and the "Heal the Real McCoy" June 16th benefit:

Please join us for a very special evening in celebration and support for our very dear friend Vir McCoy.

The event is being held on at Ursa Minor Studio in San Rafael and will feature an all-star cast of musicians, including: Hamsa Lila, The Goddess Alchemy Project, Kid Beyond, Tom Finch, Foxgluv, Playground, D.J. Dragonfly, D.J. Brother, Sarita and Schroeder,
Kid Kalleidoscope, Jupiter Queens, and special guests....

As many of you know, Vir fell very ill a few weeks ago and was hospitalized from an infection that was related to Lyme disease, something that he has been battling for a little over 5 years now. Vir is doing much better and is getting stronger everyday. He is able to get around now and is in good spirits. He is still riding high from all of the love and support that came flooding in from everyone. Thank You so much! It
really made a difference.

Vir is still in need of continued treatment, has had to miss several weeks of work, and has many medical bills that need to be paid. To ease the pressure and to celebrate our friend and help get him back on his feet we are doing a Benefit for Vir to "Heal the Real Mccoy".

There are a number of ways YOU can get involved! Our community is chock full of gifted folks - and you are most certainly one of them. All you amazing clothing makers, brilliant jewelers, inspired artists, gift givers, cosmic bodyworkers and healers! You can offer your wares and/or services for a live Auction that will be held during the night of the event.

If you are interested in offering up your craft, skills, art, music or other, please contact Elana at elanamermaid@yahoo.com and if you can't get it to us in person in advance of the event, than be prepared to send it (or perhaps a nice description of it with graphic) as soon as possible so we can get everything organized.

You can send your offerings to:
Elana Vollen, P.O. Box 394, Lagunitas, CA. 94938

Help is also needed for volunteers to help with the event, before, during and after. We can use your services leading up to and on the day of the event. We need decorators, sign-painters, lighting people, stagehands, florists...etc.

If you're interested in helping please contact Blane Lyon at blane@blanelyon.com or virmccoy@yahoo.com

For directions: www.ursaminor.com;
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4318+Redwood+Highway,+San+Rafael,+Ca&iwloc=A&hl=en

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anything going on

2007-05-14T01:53:35Z

new cd, shows, anything? would like to see you guys in colorado again.

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lyrics

2007-03-23T17:09:25Z

I love the song Yemaya and I was hoping someone had the words as I cannot find them anywhere!

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Hamsa Lila to play next?

2007-02-27T20:49:25Z

Just curious if anyone knows any show dates for the coming months. Their website is under construction so I couldn't find out any info there. Thx!

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Hamsa Lila @ Joshua Tree this year?

2007-02-26T15:25:22Z

I'd love to go to Joshua Tree this year. Any word on if Hamsa Lila will be playing?

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Hamsa Lila at Entheon. Burningman 2006

2006-12-19T18:29:06Z

Did anyone see them at the Entheon dome after the waffle burn on Sunday night?

Saw the Oud player have a caniption on stage, freaking out on some poor guy that was trying to fix the soundsystem. Got a real bad vibe. Too bad, because they have some OK ideas...

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Greetings!

2006-11-28T19:54:26Z

Hey, this is Chris from Space Gnome and Origins Music just reaching out to the band wishing you all a beautiful day. I look forward to the work we will be doing together in the future.
Love and Light.
Chris

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playa lila

2006-09-22T16:58:02Z

the eastern whisps and melodies, the organic musicianship, the chants and bells, all of these flow so naturally with the dust and sand of the desert...

what an honor a privilage it was to host Hamsa Lila at Entheon and to rap with ya'll! even better...

thank you so much for your excuisit contribution to the playa flow, and for the melodious textures that sweetly serenade my dreamtime...

can't wait for more...!!!

love,

mr. rah.bin goodfelllow

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moroccan clackers?

2006-09-12T18:06:51Z

I am hoping to learn the name of the metal percussion instrument that is used by your band...they are similar to zills or castanets...but look like they are made out of iron or something similar. if you know the source that would also be great!

thanks
-flozilla

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Hamsa Lila @ Burning Man '06 - Film Footage Needed ASAP

2006-09-12T10:45:40Z

Dozens of cameras were seen filming at all three of our shows at the Burn last week.....we are now humbly requesting some of those peeps to come forward with copies of the footage.

We are producing a new DVD and would like to include some scenes from BM06. Full credit will be given. Please email me if you have any leads for us!!!

Thank you!

Peace,

m.j.

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Shanti Shanti, sanskrit music @ The Flying Lotus in Mt Shasta

2006-08-31T06:19:43Z

SHANTI SHANTI will be performing at the Flying Lotus Movement Center in Mt Shasta on September 13th. Discover soul stirring chanting of ancient Sanskrit poetry over a fusion of ancient and modern music. Tickets are $12 individual or $30 for families with children 12 and under. Showtime @ 8:00 PM.
315 S. Mt Shasta Blvd. Mt Shasta, Ca.
www.theflyinglotus.com or www.shantishanti.com.

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Earth Trance: An Evening with Hamsa Lila

2006-08-29T07:55:22Z

Hi all,

For those of you bummed about Hamsa Lila missing Earthdance, we
present Earth Trance: An Evening With Hamsa Lila, at 12 Galaxies,
September 14th.

Tickets are $12 in advance, and are available now, and are going to
move quickly!

http://12galaxies.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=12815

See you here! Also, don't forget these upcoming shows!

8/28 - Phix
8/30 - Skerik
9/7 - Zombies
9/14 - Hamsa Lila (Just Announced!)
10/1 - Toubab Krewe
10/7 - Benefit show featuring Mother Hips and others
10/14 - Lotus
10/25 - Falcor and Friends presents A Pre Hallow's
Dream featuring Zach Gill, The Dan Lebowitz Group and
very special guests Perpetual Groove

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Awake Zion!

2006-08-21T22:31:24Z

Greetings all,
My great friend Monica Haim, who was the field producer of my tv show, made a documentary called Awake Zion which explores the connection between Rastafarianism and Judaism. It is totally incredible and i will be at both showings and would love to see ya'll there. Please come!!!
Tuesday, August 22th 7:15 & 9:15 @ the Red Vic in sf 1727 Haight Street
Thursday, August 24th 8:00pm @ Chochmat HaLev 2215 prince Street
Im at 3 and Destiny on the playa this year, I hope to see you all!!!
Stephen

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brilliant show in berkeley last night

2006-07-30T21:43:56Z

gosh that was just all sorts of yummy. thanks to the band, audience, and venue - trifecta.

til next time!

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Hamsa Playa?

2006-07-25T14:50:20Z

Wondering where we can find our hypnotic live groove out in the desert this year. I remember finding a live music schedule somewhere on line last year, but Im having a hard time finding one for this year. Anyone has any clues, let me know! Thanks and looking forward!

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Message from Valum Votan (Jose Arguelles) on Day Out of Time 7-25-06

2006-07-19T22:03:48Z

NOTE - THERE WILL BE A DAY OUT OF TIME CELEBRATION IN SAN FRANCISCO IN GOLDEN GATE PARK AT HIPPIE HILL FROM 11AM TO 2PM - PASS IT ON!!!

Year of the Yellow Cosmic Seed
Cosmic Turtle Moon of Presence, Seli 23
Kin 202, White Resonant Wind
"I channel in order to communicate ..."

Greetings of Universal Peace!

The Day Out of Time/Green Day is looking us straight in the eye, the completion of the Cosmic Seed year is the completion of an entire 13-year Wavespell Cycle of the Seed; target, flowering, awareness. After this Day Out of Time we begin a new 13-year Wavespell Cycle of the Moon; purify, flow, universal water!

Check out the new website www.dayoutoftime.info and see information about MANY of the Day Out of Time events happening worldwide!

DAY OUT OF TIME ORGANIZERS:
Are you organizing a Day Out of Time/Green Day event in your area?
please send flyers of festivals, photos and other information to:
pan-network@tortuga.com
En Español: cat@tortuga.com

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Green Day Extraterrestrial Contact
Kin 208 Yellow Cosmic Star Day Out of Time 2006
All Points Alert Bulletin

"Green day: always corresponds to Gregorian calendar date, July 25, in order for the galactic-solar year to synchronize with the 52-year cycle; independent of the 13 moons, green day is known as galactic freedom day." Dreamspell, the Journey of Timeship Earth 2013, p.37.

"Never could our planet use outside help more than now." Michael Luckman, Alien Rock, The Rock 'n' Roll Extraterrestrial Connection, Pocket Books, 2005, p. 301

"Rock 'n' roll and UFOs is the mantra of the new millennium ... The hope is that extraterrestrials will send a signal back - the first huge step in joining the civilizations ..." Michael Luckman, Alien Rock, p. 289

Kin 208 Yellow Cosmic Star
I endure in order to beautify
Transcending art
I seal the store of elegance
with the cosmic tone of presence
I am guided by the power of free will

Take Magic Flight!

According to the Dreamspell mythology, it is 208 steps to Merlin's Tower, then comes entry to the Green Central Castle of Enchantment, the Court of the Matrix and the Moon Genesis. This means that the Day out of Time, Kin 208, should be the most magical Day out of Time yet. Originally called green day because green is the overtone chromatic color signifying the galactic fifth force, this Day out of Time let us all exercise our galactic freedom and contact the Galactic Federation. With only six and a half years to the Closing of the Cycle this is the moment to send the signal to space and see if the Galactic Federation won't beam us back a reply.

Flying saucers from other worlds dropped in unexpectedly at the original Woodstock Festival, in New York and at the Jimi Hendrix Rainbow Bridge concert in Hawai'i - so why won't they respond to a synchronized signal sent by groups of meditators and concerts intentionally beaming a psychic signal to space. Everything depends on our intention, focus and synchronized effort to communicate and see if we can't establish two-way communication. After all, every year we receive signals in the form of ever more fascinating crop circles, so why don't we send a few signals that we are all familiar with and see if we don't get a signal back. Why don't we send the banner of peace and Hunab Ku/galactic shield symbols out into space - telepathically, and wherever we can by laser beams.

There are several ways we can do this. First of all, wherever there are Day Out of Time gatherings, as early in the day as possible - pre-dawn is best when the airwaves are pretty clear - we should take time to sit in a circle and come to absolute quiet and natural mind peacefulness. Then, after fifteen minutes or so, all together we should concentrate and visualize in our mind the symbol of the banner of peace. This is easy to do. Think that all of us gathered at this particular place have the same image in mind, concentrating on it without distraction. Then, as we hold that image as clear and distinct as we can make it in our imaginal mind, visualize that the projections of this symbol are being sent radially out from that circle, beaming it to the farthest reaches of space. In your mind and heart you should fill that visualization with pure unconditional love, requesting fervently that it be and that the Galactic Federation is requested to help bring peace to the planet by first sending some kind of sign that it has received our message.

(to see the images click here: http://www.lawoftime.org/content/greenday208.html)

Then, after another fifteen minutes or so of beaming the banner of peace symbol, you can follow that up with the hunab ku/galactic shield visualization (this is the one on the Dreamspell kit). Gathering yourself in silence again for another fifteen minutes or so, then, as before, commence to visualize the hunab ku/galactic shield. After you have the image as distinct and clear as you can get it in your mind's eye, then again begin to project it into space, radiating out in so many beams from your circle. This time your intention is to contact the extraterrestrial intelligence, for you need knowledge and help for your planet. Feel fervently in your heart and mind how such supermental knowledge at this time could help your planet solve its problems.

Finally, after another fifteen minutes of visualizing and projecting, take another fifteen minutes or so to return to the calm and quiet of the natural mind meditation, always minding the gap. Then to complete the exercise, do the rainbow bridge visualization, feeling the rainbow projecting from the poles of the Earth. Once again, as you complete the visualization, send it to out into deepest space radiating out from your circle of galactic freedom lovers, letting the Galactic Federation know of your vision for 2012 and requesting that whatever assistance they can give for the fulfillment of this vision, it will be most profoundly appreciated.

That is the first part of the exercise. Then later in the day if there are any concerts, let the performance of these be on behalf of sending a signal into space in the hope that it may be heard or received and reciprocated in some way. Nothing particularly special has to be done, but merely that the performers and audience know that the intention of this concert is specifically to send a signal to space on behalf of galactic freedom on Earth. If there are evening events, or in any case in the evening, where there might be the technology to do so, laser lights bearing the symbols of the banner of peace and the galactic shield should be projected upwards into the sky, signaling the extraterrestrials that a unified, synchronized effort is being made to communicate with them, that we know we need their help and that we are ready to receive them in whatever way they wish to manifest or communicate.

The more people on Earth that can participate in this effort, the better. As the earth turns there will be a moving 24 hour synchronization of meditation, concerts and laser light shows all beaming the same message: we are in peace; we need your intelligence; we are ready for you; 2012 is very near now. Can you help us?

Everything depends on clarity of mind, selflessness, compassion, and no expectation to receive anything in the familiar paradigm, but something totally unexpected, perhaps even as some radically new intuition or perception collectively perceived. Purify your body and mind. Be ready.

Klatu Barada Nikto!

Honoring the Presence of Red Lightning Child Great Emptiness

Galactic Research Institute
Foundation for the Law of Time

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Foundation for the Law of Time
www.lawoftime.org
info@lawoftime.org
tel: 541.324.8138
PO Box 156, Ashland OR 97520. USA
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NOTE - THERE WILL BE A DAY OUT OF TIME CELEBRATION IN SAN FRANCISCO IN GOLDEN GATE PARK AT HIPPIE HILL FROM 11AM TO 2PM - PASS IT ON!!!

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Symbiosis Gathering 2006

2006-07-19T19:18:47Z

Symbiosis Gathering 2006
Angels Camp, CA . 21-25 September 2006
www.SymbiosisGathering.com

The intention of Symbiosis is to create a gathering space for people to exchange ideas, express creativity, explore spirituality, camp together, and enjoy themselves in a positive and nurturing environment. We seek to align ourselves for positive change through the creative arts, music, holistic medicine, and communal networking. Join us for a variety of workshops, guest speakers, and activities to enrich your life in addition to a full-strength international music bill.

This year's lineup is broader, larger, and live-er than last year, with the hopes of bringing even more cutting edge talent together for a unified gathering of underground music styles.

*SOME* of the Confirmed Artists for 2006:
(more info at www.SymbiosisGathering.com )

Live Bands:
Pnuma
Kan'Nal
Fareed Haque Group
Heavyweight Dub Champion w/ MC Apostle
House of Hamsa
Blue Turtle Seduction
Sporque
Lymbyc Systym
Psylab
AND MORE.....

Trance & Techno:
Protoculture
X-Dream
Pixel
Earthling
Sun Control Species
Krumelur
Mexican Trance Mafia
AND MORE.........

Breakbeats, House, Drum'n'Bass:
JNR Hacksaw
EVAC
30hz
Kraddy
Eskmo
Ooah
edIT
Danny
Boreta
Goldilox
Mozaic
Rodman
AND MORE........

Psy-Chill, Downtempo, IDM:
Ott
Pitch Black
Bluetech
Ghost
PhuturePrimitive
Waterjuice
Shakatura
AND MORE........

Hip-Hop & Experimental Beats:
Abstract Rude & Tribe Unique w/ Dj Drez & Fat Jack
Awol One
Telephone Jim Jesus
Books on Tape
AND MORE.........

Plus Special Guest Speakers and Workshops on a variety of topics.
Tickets and more info available on the website:
www.SymbiosisGathering.com

JOIN our tribe at http://tribes.tribe.net/symbiosisgathering

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HAMSA LILA SHOW SATURDAY JULY 29th @ ASHKENAZ BERKELEY, CA!!!!!

2006-07-13T01:11:07Z

GREETINGS PEEPS!

We're playing a show on SATURDAY JULY 29th, 9pm

Special Guest Master Moroccan Musician
YASSIR CHADLEY

Also, m.j. (that's me!) will be leading a COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE at 9pm.
Show starts at 10pm.

We really need some help getting FLYERS OUT for this.

Anyone willing to do street team work/organizing for this will get a free ticket (three people max)
Please email me right away, or call to get flyers. 510-508-3009

THis is the first time we will pay Ashkenaz on a Saturday night.....we would like to see it nice and FULLL!

See you there, and thanks in advance for any help you might have for us!

ONE LOVE,

m.j.

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Hamsa Lila @ Moe's Alley Thurs 5/18

2006-05-26T16:21:25Z

No word on price yet

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HAMSA IS THE ULTIMATE MANTRA

2006-05-26T06:51:49Z

I've been studying lord shiva at the siddha yoga ashram

wave my candle to the true guru

ham sa is the ultimate mantra because there is no I doing the mantra, the mantra is doing the I

breathing in is ham
breathing out is sa

everyone does it

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MUSE FEST- Random Rab, Kraddy, Zilla, Oooah, KanNal...

2006-03-31T18:39:06Z

Hey all you Music Lovers!!!
I have some great news that will excite you all!

On April 15th for the first time ever in Utah there is going to be a Music and Art Festival at the great Saltair that utilizes the spirit of art, creation and community that we have all come to love and know through the Burning Man Community.

MuseFest will be hosting some of our favorite local and national musicians from the artist community at large. www.muse-fest.com

Artists including Random Rab (El Circo), Zilla (Otter Camp), Kan'nal, Ooah, Kraddy, Edit and of course a lot of our favorite local Dj's and live acts as seen in Salt Lake and Black Rock City like Conspiracy Freak, Dubscouts, Purr Bats, and many more.

So I am writing this invitation not only to inform you all of the event but to invite any of you who are interested in showcasing any of your art: whether it be performance, interactive, expressionistic, 2,3,or 4 dimensional. If it inspires you, we want you to have the opportunity to bring it out to the larger Utah community and inspire them.

The salt flats surrounding the Great Saltair will be converted into a blank canvas that will showcase what local Utah art and artists have to offer. This is a great chance to share
something with those who have no idea what kind of joy can be found by walking through the dessert in a cowboy hat and pink tutu finding something special awaiting on the horizon.

MuseFest is an experience of community awakening through Music, Art, and Participation. It will have 3 stages, 15 plus live Band and DJ acts, hours of Music, Dozens of performers, and copious amounts of Interactive Art.

For one day the Great Salt Air will turn into an art and music festival that will allow the audience to travel through various worlds of interaction and atmospheres. Two domes will be erected outside at the edge of the baron salt beds. One for relaxing from the music that surrounds you; the other bumping beats from Salt Lake Cities finest dj's and producers.

The Great Salt Air gleaming like a desert mirage will house 50,000 watts of sound transmitting some of the finest trip-rock and electronic talent to ever play in
Utah.

Multiple stages will be set through out the event colored with amazing costumes and performers including Fire Spinners, Stilt Walkers, Jugglers, Hula Hoop Girls, Go Go Dancers, Cultural Dancing, Drumming, Spoken Word, Poetry Jam, Live Art, and Performance Art.

If you are interested in participating or displaying any of your art and interactions please contact KathyJo Staheli by April 5th. kathyjostaheli@yahoo.com

Please visit www.Muse-Fest.com for more information.

Tickets are on sale NOW! $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

Online @ Ktix.com | www.smithstix.com

We look forward to help you share creations with our community. Hopefully together we can make this an event that will inspire and elevate everyone. Come prepared to participate and find a muse to mix up the mundane.

www.muse-fest.com

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Hamsa Lila @ Independent Sat 4/29

2006-03-21T23:14:54Z

Hamsa Lila
Stellamara
The Independent
Saturday 4/29 $12advance/$14

Nice! Can someone confirm if HL will be headlining?

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WORLDLY : 1015 Folsom : March 24, 2006 : Huge Line Up

2006-03-17T02:49:48Z

Hey All,

Its been a whole six months since we got together to do a WORLDLY.

Here is the webpage for full details
http://www.dhamaalsf.com/Worldly/worldly2006.htm

Main Room
Cheb i Sabbah & Mitch Hyare (Dhol Champion)
Karsh Kale Official Album Release Party
Janaka Selekta & MC Samba Dhamaal
Maneesh the Twister, Kush Arora & MC Daddy Frank Dhamaal

Video DJs Skip Intro and El Diablo Dhamaal

Main Stage Dance Performances
Boom Boom Bollywood, Dhol Rhythms, Belly Groove and Clandestine

Shabaz Live Lounge
Sukhawat Ali Khan & Riffat Sultana vocals
Shiraz Ali Khan Guitar
Ferhan Qureshi Tabla
Rami Ziadeh Middle Eastern Percussion
plus DJ Dragonfly and Giamma
World Breaks Room

RadioHiro & DJ Warp Kollektiv Chicago
David Starfire
Soulsalaam Hynomadic
Lady Ra and Tarun Beats without Borders
Amar with Soozhyq & Haven bansuri.net

Glory STGO Space Transformation
NYoMI Fine Art

You have to check out the brilliant video work of Skip Intro from the last show
http://www.dhamaalsf.com/Festival2006/Worldly2006.wmv

Spread the word - there are 10$ ticket left at groovetickets - the above webapage has all the info.

See you there,
Janaka

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Fusion Arts Lounge with Members of Hamsa Lila

2006-03-12T03:49:48Z

Members of Hamsa Lila (Vir,Evan,Nikela and Deja) will be playing @ Studio E in Sebastapol Thursday March 16th from 8-1am. $15.

This is a special evening devoted to women in the arts- Featuring Acoustic Music, Spoken Work, Visual Arts and More..

Artists: Sparlha Swa, Goddess Alchemy Project, Dj Delphi, Aza Kone, Live painting by Mirabai, "people of culture" - a visual journey by Lagoa Azul and more!

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congrants to INKX for his "tonight show" appearance w/ VUSI MAHLASELA

2006-03-03T03:26:33Z

So good to see you on the tube my brother...what a great song..."Silang Mahele"
from the soundtrack of the south African film "Tsotsi" see http://www.vusimahlasela.com/
for more info...

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TAL ka JADU @ Avalon (Santa Clara) Thurs 4/13

2006-02-08T23:19:57Z

TAL ka JADU <Beat Magic>
Thursday, April 13th, 2006
8:30pm-12:30

$11.25pre/$15door http://www.fontainsmuse.com/avaloneventtickets.htm

Avalon, www.nightclubavalon.com 21+
777 Lawrence Expressway @ Homestead, Santa Clara CA
(408) 241-0777

Performances:
~Hamsa Lila~ Rich in polyethnic percussion and complex rhythmic grooves, this global trance music draws listeners into the creation of new multicultural, mostly dance-based rituals... Yoga Journal
~DJ Sep~ KPFA (Dub Mission/KPFA) eclectic dub & global rhythms
~Fontain's M.U.S.E.~... spiritually driven and groove-laden...Indian, Eastern, and Western senses merge to create their hypnotic pulse...earBuzz review
~Petra Pino Spiral Dancers~Enchanting eastern dance goddesses
~Majinga & Magic Genii~ hyperbolic illusion, mesmerizing acro dancing

Description : Multi-Culture Music and Dance Jubilee

Purpose: To celebrate and create a culturally and spiritually uplifting event for the sharing of diverse peoples who reside in the South Bay area and welcome all from any corner of the world.

Peace and Social Justice: We will gather, sing, dance, embrace and groove together on April 13th, 2006 to celebrate our spectrum of cultural diversity without fear. We will show our love and appreciation for one another in our similarities and in our differences. We will live the dream of peace. Peace is an action word. Join us and be counted as and active emissary for peace.

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mj to play gig in Hawaii/Big Island

2006-02-07T03:19:17Z

Greetings Hamsa Lila Tribe!

We are soon going to be finishing our newest studio album, and in the meantime taking a little time out to refuel for the coming tour season.

I will be playing a solo (w/friends) gig on the Big Island. Click on my Tribe site to get the details. The gig is this coming Friday, January 20.

This will be the first in a series of very focused and intimate 'healing concert' gigs that i will be doing this year.

Hope to see you there!!

Love and Light,

m.j.

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Hamsa Lila @ Moe's Alley Weds 11/30

2005-12-02T04:01:03Z

Hamsa Lila
Wednesday 11/30
Moe's Alley
$10adv/$12
9pm
a bene for Tibetian refugees

http://www.hamsalila.com/images/TibetBenefitFlyer.jpg
http://www.moesalley.com/

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Members of HL @ Danzhaus Sat 12/3

2005-11-23T21:41:28Z

Corporate Launch Party

Saturday 12/3
Danzhaus/Gingerbread Warehouse
$18.68 advance, $20 door

6:00 Yoga with Rachel Breeze
7:00 Speakers
8:45 Liquid Fire Mantra Dance (DJ Mycho)
9:00 Members of Hamsa Lila *[please let the Tribe know who is involved]*
11:00 Flower of Life Band
12:30 Wisdom
2:00 DJ Mycho

I am choosing not to mention the corporate/multi-level-marketing promoter here. All info is available on the flyer, which can be linked from:
http://www.hamsalila.com/shows.html

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State of Bengal, Karsh Kale, Dhamaal + More : Only 10$!!

2005-11-08T17:24:35Z

Hello All! :)

This is our last WORLDLY-esque show till March '06 (at the earliest). If you have been to our productions at 1015 Folsom you will have experienced some of the uniqueness that we strive to bring to each show. Months of work go into these productions and even more so for this show since this is the last one of 2005.

The show is only 10$ with a print out or flyer!
http://www.dhamaalsf.com/Worldly/kollektivticket.pdf

Music and Video from Karsh Kale, Janaka Selekta , Chebiji and Skip Intro
http://www.dhamaalsf.com/Worldly/worldly_1.html

Friday, November 11th , 2005

the launch party of
www.kollektivmusic.com

Kollektiv: SF
. the sound of breaking ground .

Featuring Special Guest:
STATE OF BENGAL (anokha, sounds of the asian underground, uk)

With Kollektiv Residents:
KARSH KALE (electronic tabla set)
JANAKA SELEKTA (dhamaal)
MANEESH THE TWISTER (dhamaal)

World Breaks Room
SOULSALAAM (hypnomadic)
DJ DRAGONFLY (groove garden)
WOLFIE (mutaytor)

Dance Performances
Dhol Rhythms (Bhangra Troupe)
Plus Jimmy Love (Non Stop Bhangra)

@ DNA Lounge / 375 Eleventh St. @ Folsom

$10 with flyer or printout / $15 at the door

Live Audio + Video Webcasts!
www.dnalounge.com/audio/
www.dnalounge.com/cam/

www.dnalounge.com
www.dhamaalsf.com

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Goddess Worshipping Harvest Moon Ecstatic Dance at Earthdance

2005-11-04T01:28:58Z

Deep deep gratitude for the music that provided the setting for one of the most transformative moments of my life:

Dancing to Hamsa Lila at Earthdance on Saturday night under the full harvest moon I danced with a god as a goddess in worship to the Goddess.

Our bodies moved together like one hand washing the other: movements guided by One Mind. No thought, just surrender and then ecstasy, bliss. It was what my body was made for.

What a gift, what a blessing, what an honor.

I only caught his first name, Steven....

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Family in the UK

2005-11-01T00:13:03Z

Greetings all! Stephen from Costa Rica here. Leaving tomorrow for London and left planning to the last minute. Any family living in London or around. I have 2 free days. Thanks soo much! My email is puntamona@hotmail.com

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Halloween Dhamaal : Oct.29.2005 : Worldly Music

2005-10-26T23:08:44Z

With our Seventh birthday fast approaching we are feverishly writing more original music, fusing urban and classical visual aesthetics and of course putting on massive events.

Our October 29th Halloween show brings the 21 strong collective together to showcase these new songs, fresh video mixes and new fine art.

To top off this stellar night, Dhamaal also hosts Aditya Kalyanpur, protege of legendary tabla masters, Ustad Allarakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Don’t miss the last Dhamaal of 2005!

Dhamaal Halloween Massive
--------------------------------

Experience two floors of South Asian Drum'n'Breaks, Folk, Classical plus live Tabla & MC!

Surya Vault
--------------
World Beats and Breaks
Janaka Selekta & Maneesh the Twister
Colonel MC on the Mic : Shabi & Ferhan on Tabla
Video DJs Skip Intro and El Diablo

Azaad lounge
---------------
Live South Asian Classical & Folk Music Special guest tabla virtuoso and top student of Zakir Hussain

Aditya Kalyanpur

Accompaniment by Arshad Syed, Shabi Farooq, & Ferhan Qureshi
Fine Art by NYoMI

Club Six
Saturday, October 29th, 2005
60 6th St b/w Mission & Market
21 + : $10 : 10pm-3:30am - Dress Spooky!
info@dhamaalsf.com

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Jah Levi NewsLetter

2005-10-22T08:29:45Z

Greetings and love to my beloved Family!
I wanted to write this newsletter to keep you all updated on my latest projects, which I’m very excited to tell you all about. I just finished and released my new album, So Jah Say, and have another one on the
way, which is called Praise Him, scheduled to be released February 2006. These two albums are a culmination of my musical career up until this point. A lot of the songs you know and love that I play live are on these two new albums, now professionally mixed and recorded, along with some brand new creations. Featuring so many great artists, like David Grisman, Tina Malia, Sasha Butterfly, Shimshai, Abba Yahudah, Prezident Brown, and Rocker T, and a whole spectrum of musicians, we’ve all come together to make an epic collection of music. The album So Jah Say, which is currently available at CDBaby and on my website www.jahlevi.com/ can either be purchased alone or along with a DVD of a 3 hour live concert that I played in November 2004 in San Francisco at Café Cocomo. This concert features an 18 piece band – an all-star cast which is a lot of fun to watch. I am also working on a DVD that is all about my music and is a deeper look into who is Jah Levi featuring many people who’ve known me and played with me over the years.
I’ve been playing with the legendary Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace, drummer for Burning Spear and star of the movie “Rockers.” I’ve recorded over a hundred new songs with Horsemouth on drums and he came with us on a CD release tour of the west coast this summer, a highlight of which was the Seattle Hempfest, the largest outdoor music festival on the west coast, where I got a headlining spot, performing for a crowd of 100,000 people with an all-star band, featuring Ronnie “Stepper” McQueen on bass, founder of and bass player for Steel Pulse.
If you haven’t seen my new website, check out www.jahlevi.com/ There are several songs you can listen to on it, and it has beautiful photos, my biography, links, etc., and ways to purchase my new album.
At this moment I am currently setting up distribution and tour dates with my new manager and comrade Andre Jonson, of Dreamcatcher Productions. He is a wonderful friend and ally and I am grateful and enthusiastic to have him aboard for this next phase of my career. We’re booking a tour of the Hawaiian Islands in February. I hope to see you all there in the beautiful sunshine. I’ve also retained Nancy Lewis of Entertainment Works as publicist and PR person. She has been my publicist for the last ten years and is helping me to promote my new album and DVD.
Lately I’ve also been working in the studio on my own new music as well as producing several other artists, such as Manaka, Har-I, Abba Yahudah and Rocker T. It has been a wonderful experience helping to create and promote the musical visions of these up and coming artists. They are all my good friends and are doing great work. Stay tuned for all the Irie music and video coming your way from Theocratic Records International, the record label and production company that I started 25 years ago.
The new music that I’m working on now is a fusion of eclectic, ethnic, and world music, and simply has my own flavor that cannot be put into a genre, but I call it world fusion, bringing together elements of diverse cultures, traditional acoustic instruments, and the sounds of nature in a soul-stirring soundscape of harmonic and melodic intention. This album features Vir of Hamsa Lila on sintir, Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace on drums, Dilshad Hussein on violin, and a host of other amazing artists with their unique sounds. This album is scheduled for release in Spring of 2006.
In addition, my very first album, called Selassie-I Vibration has been totally remixed and re-mastered for re-release on the Theocratic Record Label. The album includes bonus tracks that are unique dub mixes of some of Jah Levi’s classic songs. Check it out on www.cdbaby.com/ or on my website. In fact, my entire catalog is available both on www.cdbaby.com/ and my website, as well as digital download, through many music download services such as Apple I-Tunes music store, Musicmatch, Bitmonk, MP3tunes, MusicNow, MusicNet, MSNMusic, SonyConnect, and Wrapfactory.
Thank you for your love and support over the years and look forward to many more years of concerts, CDs and videos from Jah Levi and the Higher Reasoning, and the Theocratic Records Massive.
One Perfect Love in the Highest Spirit of Jah Rastafari.

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Hamsa Lila @ Xingolati

2005-10-19T04:21:58Z

I hope that many of you were lucky enough to catch one or preferably both performances by Hamsa Lila at the Xingolati cruise...

I was unfamiliar with them before the event, but their music moved me deeply, and added some much needed groundedness and soul to the ultra-loving atmosphere of the cruise.

The second performance especially was a soothing, grooving, butt-movin', experience, and will not be forgotten anytime soon...

I'd like to extend my thanks to everyone in the band and to anyone who helped make it happen...

One Love!

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A little rest...

2005-10-04T17:58:05Z

Greetings friend's,

We just got done with an amazing run this summer, all that I can say is WOW! I guess that sum's it up, there could be a few other verbs, nouns, and adjective's thrown around I guess, but that seem's to be good for now. So anyhow just wanted to thank everyone who made the extra effort to make it to our show's you all know who you are... We had such an amazing transformation take place within the center of Hamsa Lila this year, brining forth so much great new music. The addition of Evan Fraser playing Flute, Kalimba, Jaw Harp, and all sort's of other goodies, brought forth a new and much needed energy. So next up we are heading out on the Xingolati cruise with so many friends I cant even believe how amazing it's going to be! Lorin, Mystic family circuise, Yard DOgs, damn the list goe's on! And by the way we are being joined for our two shows at sea by Ganga Girri, who will be filling in on percussion for brother MJ who had a prior obligation... If anyone is interested in going check out the Hamsa Lila web site for details on how you can get on the ship for as low as 300$ that includes meals and everything! It's called the Hamsa Lila family discount and the link is on our tour page, you cant beat it unless you know somebody who knows somebody or something like that...
Some of this years hilights for me were, Me and Don Lombardo trying to fix up Jesus the bus in time to leave for tour while I was learning every Hamsa Lila song in two days, Redding CA (my first show playing with the band... our bus broke down and we were a little late but rocked it) Seattle at Nectar (Anahata on the sound), Portland at the center ring, Dream Time in Colorodo, SHAMBHALA!, Vancouver with Cheb I Sabah, Ventura was dope, and of course my home town of Ojai was super special for me as my mom, uncle, and cousins all came out warming my little heart. A special thanks goes out to all the peeps over at the Glen Muse in Ojai! Thanks for putting everyone up in such style, and lettting the after party rage all night! The salt water pool and hot tub were extra supreme!.... Well I guess that wraps it up for now. We are taking a little down time to rest our body, mind, and spirit's, after that we will be finishing up our new album...Thanks for being patient, it will be well worth the wait!
With oh so much never ending love and grattitude to all,

Geno Espinoza
Lunar Seed
GAP Kin 184

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Hama peeps @ Cell Space this Sunday?

2005-09-28T17:32:37Z

Will there actually be any Hamsa Lila representation on Sunday at Cell Space, or will they still be on the road from Ojai?

Last November's Clean Fuel Caravan Cabaret all-star jam with Aphrodesia kids was really, really groovy, and I'm stoked at the prospect of a repeat...
___________________________________________________-

7-12 midnight CELLspace 2050 Bryant, San Francisco $10-50

The Clean Fuel Caravan Coalition will host an evening celebration to benefit the Sustainable Living Roadshow featuring Julia Butterfly Hill, The Dick 'n Dubya Show featuring members of the S.F. Mime Troupe presenting excerpts from the Republican Outreach Cabaret www.dickndubya.us, Becky White and the O2 Collective, The Big Tadoo Puppet Crew, The Veggie-powered bluegrass string band All Star Jam featuring Members of Hamsa Lila, Aphrodesia, and Bat Makumba.

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This Week's Southern Cali Shows!!!!!!!!!

2005-09-27T18:27:15Z

Greetings everyone...
We just added a few last minut shows to our week. Here's the lowdown..

Thursday september 29th The Drink Night Club Ventura CA
Thursday nights at the drink are always a blast! They have a great crowd that comes out for their reggae/world night. Small club vibes, not to be missed. There is a 7$ cover. It is located at 281 w main st.
It's basicly the north end of main just passed the Vons shopping center, look for the big martini glass on top of the building, and a ton of cars.

Friday September 30th Topanga CA
19874 observation drv. Park off pavement
Topanga Conservatory of the arts.
5$ at the door. House party vibes...

Saturday October 1st Ojai CA
We will be headlining the second annual Ojai jam band festival( not that we are a jam band) with our good friends Delta Nove, Al Howard and the k23 orchestra, Tea leaf green and others. We play at 8:30.
It is located at Libbey Bowl Park in down town Ojai. From the 101 you take either hwy 33 from Ventura, or hwy 150 from Santa barbara. From
I-5 you take the hwy 126 towards ventura, get off on the first Santa Paula exit -Hwy 150 /Ojai rd and follow that road through the mountians down into Ojai.
I am also starting a rumor of an after hours party at a great location in Ojai Saturday night!!!!!!!

Hope everyone can make it out these shows are going to be great!!!!!!!!

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Baja Bash!

2005-09-26T18:02:16Z

Just got back from Earth Dance, I must say this year was very special.
Zap mama were off the hook, and STS9 rocked fo sho.
Thanks to all who made our shows so much fun as well....
Soooooo, this weekend we are heading down to Salsapuedes Mexico on the Baja peninsula to throw down the late night style at the big Bash. Hope everyone can make it out, it sure looks like fun.
Amazing surf, biking,cervesas, lobster, and by the way you can bring your dog!

check their site bajabash.com for all the details...
See ya there

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More Loving Family Connections with Shimshai

2005-09-22T18:31:53Z

Aloha Hamsa Lila Lovers!
There is a new tribe for Shimshai Music, very much in the family and in line with Hamsa Lila. His message is off "all-pervading love and light." Check it out to learn more and hear these beautiful songs!
http://tribes.tribe.net/ShimshaiFamily
http://www.shimshai.com

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Thank you

2005-09-21T04:06:49Z

Hamsa Lila- thanks for blessing Earthdance with your presence, your music-- all that you are.

Was great to see John up there with you, he's such a cool cat, always adds some flava.

I know you were appreciated, this ear was on the receiving end of much glowing feedback, this body felt the excitement of others watching, absorbing and moving with the music.

Your positive spirit is appreciated. Is always a pleasure.

~Lisa

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hamsa lila at burningman

2005-09-19T02:15:11Z

hi, the hamsa lila show was probably one of my most favorite parts of burningman.

there was a girl there on thursday from seattle named "erin" who was dressed in blue.

dos anyone know her, or how to get in touch with her?

thanks!

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WORLDLY IV : MIDIval Punditz, Cheb i Sabbah, Karsh Kale, Dhamaal + More

2005-09-13T22:35:39Z

Videos, Tickets & more information:
http://www.dhamaalsf.com/mailer/subswara/worldly_1.html

Main Room
MIDIval PunditZ (Six Degrees)
Cheb I Sabbah (Six Degrees)
Karsh Kale (Six Degrees)
Janaka Selekta + Colonel MC (Dhamaal)
Video DJs Skip Into & El Diablo (Dhamaal)

Main Stage Dance Performances
Urban Momentum Allstar Dancers:
Breakin', Funk Styles, and Abstract Moves
Dhol Rhythms: Bhangra Dance Troupe

Shabaz Live Lounge
Sukhawat Ali Khan (Sufi Music & Classical Indian)
Indus Ensemble (Classical Indian Orchestra)
Ferhan Qureshi (Tabla)
With support by DJ Motion Potion (the Fringe)

World Breaks Room
Laird (Get YER Freak on)
Maneesh the Twister (Dhamaal)
Soulsalaam (Hypnomadic)
A:Dubl (Breakthru)
Derek Beres (Globesonic)
Amar (Electric Vardo)

Space Transformation : Glory STGO
Fine Art : NYoMI

Sept 16, 2005
1015 Folsom @ 6th Street
(The best sound, lights and video)
10pm-6am : Bhangra Lessons with Vicki Vick @ 10pm Sharp
21+ : Limited $10 : $15 with Print Out : $20 @ Door

Presale Tickets Available
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=94401

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Hamsa added to Xingolati

2005-09-12T21:43:29Z

Oh yeah,

Congrats on this one!

From Xingolati's announcement re the good news:

"Hamsa Lila creates a complete and undeniable mood to be taken away by - in their space all that was happening before is suspended!"

http://www.xingolati.com/

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Pictures from Burning Man??????????

2005-09-09T02:05:48Z

Hey now, just wonderin if anyone has any good shots of the band playing either Thursday night at the fringe, or Sunday at Otters....

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3 Shows at Burning Man!!!!!!

2005-09-07T23:42:36Z

Here's the lowdown for all you kiddies making you'r way out to BRC this year...

Thursday night (Friday Morning) The Fringe Theme camp 2:00AM until??????????
Location- 3:00 and Amnesia

Friday Night The Embassy 8:00-11:00PM
Location 7:30 and EGO

Friday Night The Dreamtime Camp at Dustfish Village 1:00 AM Until????
Location- 7:30 and The Esplenade

Hope everyone has safe travels, see you out on the Playa!

G

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Thank you for being here in Vancouver last night!

2005-08-29T03:42:08Z

You all added such lovely energy to our night. I hope you can come again! & hoping my mix helped keep Sean awake to drive y'all safely!

Love
Lady Ra
Beats without Borders

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Hamsa Lila at Burning Man

2005-08-27T14:07:27Z

So we are now confirmed to play all night Thursday at the Fringe theme camp. I think we're at like 3:00 and the esplenade or something like that. They have the bomb sound system and stage, this should be the best Burning Man Sound ever! Hope to see all you crazies out in full effect Thursday at midnight... and stay tuned for the rest of our shows!

With One Love,

Geno

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Sat.27.Aug : DHAMAAL @ CLUB SIX Plus Karsh Kale!

2005-08-24T23:57:59Z

Dhamaal @ Club Six

Full Information
http://www.dhamaalsf.com/mailer/Events.htm

Experience two floors of South Asian Drum'n'Breaks,
Folk, Classical plus live Tabla & MC!

Surya Vault
World Beats and Breaks
Janaka Selekta & Maneesh the Twister
Colonel MC on the Mic : Shabi on Tabla

Plus Very Special Guest
KARSH KALE
(Six Degrees, Tabla Beat Science, Kollektiv)
Karsh will be dropping tracks from his new album not slated for release till early next year. Come check the West Coast's first sneak peek!

Azaad lounge
Live South Asian Classical & Folk Music
Sukhawat Ali Khan & Party
Parag Chordia on Sarod
Fine Art by NYoMI

Club Six
Saturday, August 27th, 2005
60 6th St b/w Mission & Market
21 + : $10 : 10pm-3:30am
info@dhamaalsf.com

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Adventures in Paradise

2005-08-23T08:49:39Z

So we just got finished with a 13 day trip up to Canada for Shambhala, followed by an amazing four night run through the NW!!!!!!! What a great time I must say. I wish to thank all who made this tour such a HUGE success. I gotta give a big shout out to Sara up at Shambhala first of all, this girl knows her music and deffinetely knows how to throw a party... Shambhala is a MUST if you havent yet been. I want to also thank Neils, Tarun and all of the Beats without borders crew for throwing a super fun party at Richards on richards in Vancouver, as well as Cheb I Sabah for making the funny people dance, and Jenny for bringing out all the beutiful crystals. Next Jordan up Seattle for making our Friday night gig at Nectar so dope, Seattle has been super kind to us as of late and we will surely be playing again soon, nice one Jordan! Next Nico Luminous from the most slamming band in Portland luminous Fog, this kid has been a huge help to us up in P town and always opens up his home to all the crazies, thanks my braaadaaa for making the show in Portland a HUGE success. Also my new friend Elliot who promoted the event, as well as Arjun for letting us share the night. Nice work everyone! Lastly our fammily at the mobius in Ashland, what a special night. Brett Beryl Jacobsen a founding member of Hamsa Lila and a serious voodoo guimbri ripper joined the band on stage for a few of the classic tunes he co wrote. I had a flashback for realz. Also thank you Marla for all you do including the best mimosas I have ever had, and Crystal for doing the show last minut. You girls rock Ashland... I want to close this posting by saying how greatful I am that everyone is o.k. as we had an accident ( actualy a guy with no license, no insurance, and a warant crashed into our trailer going down the freeway) en route to the Ashland gig. Nikila's costume bag full of stuff she has collected over the years flew off the top of the van and now is gone. I wasn't on board at the time but I know everyone was a bit shook up, and the poor guy sure ruined his day... We are truly blessed as it could have been much worse. O.k. thats it, see everyone at burning man. We just added another show on Friday night, stay tuned for details.
Peace on a triscuit,
LoVe
Geno

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Hamsa Lila in Portland TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!

2005-08-21T01:04:52Z

Center Ring 5339 SE FOSTER BLVD Portland OR. Kirtan with Arjun of Arjun and Gaurdians collective, as well as our friends Luminous Fog.... Should be amazing!!!!! Festivities begin at 8:30 PM.

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last minute Portland, OR date!

2005-08-18T18:06:45Z

ask and ye shall receive, damn!

Hamsa Lila this Saturday night in Portland, OR - with Luminous Fog and other folks (i believe some sort of kirtan or something) at Centerring.

$15.00

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my new fave band...

2005-08-17T02:41:25Z

okay no offense this can change regularly but after Shambhala, you're at the top of the list. WOW. i can't wait to see you again... when's the next show after burning man?

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The Next adventure...

2005-08-06T22:46:08Z

Feels like we just got home and yes here we go again! We are all super excited about Shambhala! IF ya don't know ya better ask someone! Shambhala is going to be rediculouse, and by the way our first ever trip out of the US.

Thus Far it looks like the following dates

Saturday August 13th Shambhala music festival, just outside of Nelson BC

Thursday August 18th Vancouver BC- With CHeb I Sabah Details to come

Friday August 19th- Seattle WA Nectar

Saturday August 20th Hood River OR- The river city saloon.

Sunday August 21- Ashland OR- Mobius

The show in Hood river is not yet confirmed but getting close.

I know last time we had a problem getting the fliers done in time, but hey this is a new day right!?!?!?! Lets try this again, if anyone wants to help get the word out let me know and I will send along posters and hand bills.

Hope to see all you great people out on the road again, many more dates to come soon including Baja Bash on Sept 25 with a Southern California tour in the works!

Peace and one Love

Geno

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Kollektiv SD: Karsh Kale (6D Records) + Janaka Selekta (Dhamaal)

2005-08-04T04:08:00Z

Hey Folks - if you know friends in SD that would be interested in some World Music influenced breaks please let them know about dis ->

Launched only 3 months ago Kolletiv SD at the Kava Lounge mixes wicked World influence music with a killer soundsystem.

Karsh Kale (Six Degrees Records)
Janaka Selekta (Dhamaal SF)
SRI 420

Kava Lounge
Friday, August 5th
(First Friday of Every Month)
2812 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101

More info:
http://www.dhamaalsf.com/mailer/Events.htm

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29.Jul.05: GET WORLDLY : 10$ Tickets Inside : Cheb i Sabbah, Dhamaal, Autobots, Adam Ohana + More

2005-07-28T18:44:28Z

GET WORLDLY : 1015 Folsom : July 29 2005, 10am-6am

This is a collaboration between two of the coolest underground music/art scenes in San Francisco (Dhamaal/Get Freaky). Checkout/join our the Dhamaal: dhamaal.tribe.net

Here is our discount eticket
http://dhamaalsf.com/Worldly/GetWorldly/GETWORLDLYTicket.pdf

1. Print it out and bring it the event

2. Show it to the 1015 Folsom Box Office Staff for 10$ Entrance B4 11:30, 15$ After, $20 without Printout

3. Important: Each person that wants to get on the 10$ List must have a printout

4. You can forward this link to friends so they can make a print out too

more info:
http://www.dhamaalsf.com/mailer/Events.htm

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Hamsa Lila @ Dreamtime

2005-07-28T00:06:31Z

www.dreamthefuture.org

This should be a spectacular event! SUUUUUBBBPERBlyY psyched! :)

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What a couple of weeks!

2005-07-15T00:32:52Z

Wow just now got a second to report back from the long road...
We have had some great shows this tour, Seattle was amazing, as was Bellingham, Ashland, and Bend. We've been doing the constant bus repair on this one, and now I am sitting at a resort just outside of Bend waiting to here back about a new clutch as this one is gonzos! Damn! I just got the call no go until wednesday.... O.k. so it looks like the rest of this Hamsa Tour is going to be done in rental vehicles... Well whatever at least we haven't missed a show. Well I take that back last night I missed my first one since connecting with this crew, very strange, but what had to be done for the big picture. Next up Ketchum Idaho for two days, and then the all night blast off at Dream Time. I want to thank all who have spread the word, and who have come out to support this magic, we trully appreciate all of you!!!!

With One Love
Geno

P.S Sorry to all potential street team peeps, the designer for the tour posters didn't get them done in time to print and send them.... Next time for sure!

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Dhamaal on BBC and NPR Today

2005-07-13T17:27:38Z

Check our events page for both the BBC and NPR shows with Dhamaal
www.dhamaalsf.com/mailer/Events.htm

July 29th, 2005 we are at 1015 Folsom with GET WORLDLY; a collaboration between Dhamaal and Get Freaky's An-ten-nae. UK Breaks crew Autobots, ChebiSabbah, Janaka Selekta and MC Colonel, Adam Ohana, Maneesh the Twister, Zack Darling, A:Dubl, Dhruva Ganesan, Soulsalaam, DJ Dragonfly

Indus Live Lounge
Sukhawat Ali Khan (Sufi Music), Ferhan Qureshi (Tabla), Sonia Maan (Kathak Dance), Indus Ensemble (Indian Classical Orchestra)

Friday, July 29th 2005
10pm-6am : 1015 Folsom
Only $10 B4 11:30pm, $15 After
with Flyer or Print Out
www.dhamaalsf.com/mailer/Events.htm

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Hamsa Lila ~ Friday night July 1st @ Stewart Mineral Springs ~ Weed CA

2005-06-17T21:50:00Z

.: A Call to Council :.
an eCommunity Networking event

Fri. July 1st - Sun. July 3rd
Mt. Shasta, CA

This call goes out to all tribal activated community networkers and
creative family of visionaries!

The Shasta family is hosting a community networking event at Stewart
Mineral Springs on July 1-3 2005 and we're excited to invite YOU to bring
your piece of the cosmic puzzle. As we draw together many aspects of ourselves to share
insights and info, we'll have opportunity to connect, share, hang out and generally
schmooze in a myriad of funkified ways. There will be a variety of
speakers, focus groups and, for our delectation, amazing electronic and LIVE music. There
will be a chillspace / healing lounge with bodyworx and light therapies; lovely
aromas and medicines of the earth, marvellous stones and of course the astounding
light workers and healers that are their friends!! The Buddha Belly kitchen will be
offering up organic eats and exquisite elixirs.

The main theme of .: A Call to Council :. is to create an ongoing
interactive forum that allows us to get away to a peaceful serene
environment outside of the technosphere where we can connect our galactic tribal dots together and
seed the new vision of sustainable community. These 'seed' events will
be happening every season, progressing into a full-on eCommunity gathering, housing every
aspect of community. All of our ideas, our networks, our creative
sparks, our expertise, our experience will all be imprinted into this seed, which
will then grow through our own experiential evolution as we witness the co-creative
unfoldment of this vision of sustainable community.

We are sending the call out to all folks that are aligned with this
vision to come and commune in a beautiful space and share our
connections, our resources and our enthusiasm in order to start bringing together all the
elements that will be involved in manifesting The Great Work. With all the core pieces
brought together, we will get down, council up, and create the
interactive solution to connect all our resources and imagineer what it is we want to see in The
Big Picture and the future of our world. Undoubtedly, YOU are one of those core pieces,
so we invite you to come and get down!

All dj's are NOT listed or confirmed at this moment, sorry!
Gates open fri evening & close sun morning.....

Hamsa Lila - (World Trance Groove) Fri. night
Acacia - (SF based Jam band) Fri. night opening for Hamsa Lila
Tandava - (CCC/SF)
Dirk - (CCC/SF)
Jerome - (Lo Pro Sac/SF)
Chris - (Lo Pro/SF)
Grey area - (Shasta)
Audette Sophia- song/spoken word performance
Shakatura - (Ceiba)
Nep~tune - (spiritual technology, Beat church S.F.)
Kitty-D - (kittyology, Beat Church S.F.)
Goldilox - (Brass Tax, SF)
Matt Rickman - (Neuromorphic Records, Sac)
JuBaL - (Neuromorphic Records, Shasta)
Dj Danny - (Moontribe, Arcata)
Mercury - (Shasta/Sedona)
Anna & Shakina - (Marin/ SF)
El Papachango - (El Circo, SF)
Waater - (Environmental Structures, Sea )
Brian - (Marin/SF)

...& many others, including YOU, so please bring your instruments,
your voice, your song and your dance! There will be live music & spoken
word, leading into downtempo, breakbeats, house, exp treats & Psy Trance...

.: Some of the themes of the focus groups will be :.
13 Moon calendar movement
Green eco-sustainability
eCommunity-building
Activated social networking
- Jair - Imaginify.org
- Miquael Gaio - Transcendigital.com
- Anna - PlanetWork.net
- Audette Sophia - networking interactivations healing arts
- Ambe Ray - creative flow yoga & guided group activations
& more, so stay tuned in and turned on!

There are mineral baths, a large sauna, fresh cold springs & massage
available. Purification Ceremony held on Saturday afternoon.

Cabins, Motel & Apt units available for rent but are filling up quickly
so please call ahead for reservations 530 938 2222. Go to
www.stewartmineralsprings.com then click directions or info needed.

****ASOLUTELY NO FIRES $500 fine strickly enforced****

This is a leave no trace event so please pack out what you pack in, And
please NO DOGS....Thank you

We are asking for a suggested $15 donation to help keep these events
alive & growing. Please check out our website www.acall2council.org/ for info & updates.

Hope to see you there,

Namaste,

Shasta Crew

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Hamsa in The Forest !!

2005-06-16T19:12:17Z

Calling all bass freaks to the woods for a romping, stomping, dancing, chilling,
swimming, hiking, learning, sharing, swinging from the trees good time!!

Please go to www.raindancepresents.com for updated information and directions.

Raindance Campout May 20th-22nd
Raindance and family are putting together an event unlike anything we have ever done before and we invite you be a part of it.
This event is in the spirit of Fun, coexistence, sustainable living, recharging your spiritual batteries, experiencing nature, and of course dancing our asses off.

This event will be held at Cutter Reservation, a 300-acre scout reservation and campground in the mountains near Big Basin Redwood Park.
There is more than enough camping room for everyone, however parking is somewhat limited
so please carpool as much as possible. Some of the camping spots you can drive to and some are a short hike. There are bathrooms at all the campgrounds and even a couple of showers near the pool.

Amenities of this magical place include, but not limited to:
? A large Pool to swim in complete with djs for our Sat afternoon pool party.
? A small lake with access to canoes to paddle around and enjoy the beauty of it all.
? Endless hiking with many cool areas to check out.
? A healing zone with local practitioners.
? A remote (hike to) stage where you can put on your own acoustic show of any sort. (this is the perfect spot to watch the sunset!!) So if you are a musician - bring your instruments!!
? There are a number of tents (40 or so) that are pre existing they can be used on a first come basis. They have two cots in each one, no flame is allowed in these tents.

- Now as for the lineup -

Hamsa Lila (as if they need an introduction) www.hamsalila.com/home.html

Goddess of Funk www.goddessfunk.com/

Lorin www.bassnectar.net
Brother (13 Moon Tribe)
LilJohn www.raindancepresents.com
OOAh (laba)
Random Rab www.elcirco.org/
Adam Ohana (Get Freaky) www.an-ten-nae.net/
Adnan (LushCamp, Forward) www.djadnan.com
Alia (13 Moon Tribe)
Mozaic (13 Moon Tribe) www.djmozaic.net
CB (Yoga Tai Chi)
Moon Doggy (Yoga Tai Chi www.mysticfamilycircus.com
Shawna (Apsara, El Circo )
Chris Sia (IK , El Circo)
Timonkey (With live Keyboards and DJ Blink on the scratch)
Rob Monroy (Raindance )
Stridah (13 Moon Tribe )
Boreta ( Meta )

Visionary forums
On Sat afternoon we will be hosting a variety of discussions with visionaries who are experts in various realms.
Each talk will be about 15min with a short question and answer following.
Some of the topics and guests are:
* * * * *
Dominic Allamano ~ In My Village - An exploration of the subtle dynamics of personal
and cultural transformation
Beaudha -Modeling the Ecotopian Fabric (Sustainability)
Casy James: Eco Domes ( Bio friendly dome communities)
Tyler - Whole Food Pharmacy
Rowan -Vegi Oil Fuel and conversions
Silvia Skefich - Local Santa Cruz Cranial Sacral Therapist and Chiropractor
Carrie Anderson- Local Santa Cruz Herb Identification Walk
more on the web site as it is added

tickets available at Streetlight records in Santa Cruz / Distractions on Haight St. or online -www.inhousetickets.com/evinfo.php
Visit www.raindancepresents.com for more information on tickets, performers, line-up, speakers, amenities, photos of the grounds, and much much more!!

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Check Out Video Footage From The Last WORLDLY @ 1015 Folsom

2005-06-15T17:59:55Z

Review & Video
http://www.dhamaalsf.com/Worldly/Volume3/worldly3video.htm

Just Video
http://www.dhamaalsf.com/eldiablo/worldly.wmv

Dhamaal This Saturday!
http://www.dhamaalsf.com/mailer/Events.htm

DHAMAAL
Saturday June 18th 2005 @ Club Six

Experience two floors of
South Asian Drum'n'Breaks with MCs
plus live tabla
& Live Classical Indian, Pakistani Folk

Surya Vault
Maneesh the Twister & Janaka Selekta
Special Guest David Starfire (Ascension LA - Bhangra Breaks)
MC Colonel on the mic
plus Ferhan & Shabi on Tabla

Azaad Lounge
South Asian Classical & Folk Stylings
Sukhawat Ali Khan and Party featuring
Ferhan Qureshi, Rami Ziadeh & Parag Chordia (Sarod)

Video DJs Skip Intro and El Diablo
Fine Art by NYoMI

Club Six
60 6th St
b/w Mission & Market
21 + : $10 : 10pm-3:30am
info@dhamaalsf.com

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excited about the nw run? I know I am!

2005-06-14T17:06:49Z

Hey ya'all. I am super stoked about the upcoming NW run. Its been WHEY too long since I have gotten to experience this magic.
Looks like I may be able to floow them up from Oregon as I return from HS.
BTW, where can I find live stuff I can get form the internet?

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July NW tour and the first ever Hamsa Lila Street team!

2005-06-13T22:26:43Z

Hay now friend's, we are getting all geared up to blast off up through the NW, we have a super fun run of show's lined up and would very much love any local help we can get in regards to promotion. If anyone is interested in being part of the first oficial Hamsa Lila street team (Passing out hand bill's, puting up poster's, and just telling every person you see to come on out!) send me a message with your adress so that I can get stuff off to you via mail. The people who participate will recieve guest list spot's to our upcoming show's, as well as a big ol' hug... O.k. here are the dates, if you feel like you can help in any of these area's let me know,

Lovin you all,
Geno

June 30th Redding CA

July 1st Arcata CA

July 2nd Eugene OR

July 3rd Ashland OR

July 5th Portland OR

July 6 or 7 Bellingham WA

July 8th Seattle WA

July 9th Bend OR (Two shows, one free festival, and a club date)

July 10th Hood River OR

July 12th Ketchum ID

July 13th Ketchum ID

July 16th Finishing out the tour in Paonia Colorado at the Dream Time Festival, Hamsa Lila will be doing another epic all night set!

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MJ the HamsaLilaDrummer my brother....are you there?

2005-06-10T15:27:17Z

Hey, MJ, are you on this thing? This is Don/Dawn from Eugene! See you at...Fair? Much love! Don/Dawn

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High Sierra

2005-05-26T21:19:24Z

Are we going to see Hamsa Lila at High Sierra this year. I have been watching the line up but haven't seen them listed.

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Joshua Tree!!!!!!!!

2005-05-26T17:42:34Z

So it's final...Hamsa Lila Saturday 12:00 midnight main stage all night throw down!!!
Joshua tree is a must if you are yet to make the journey this is the year!

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WORLDLY III @ 1015 Folsom Printable PreSale Ticket Inside

2005-05-17T19:28:59Z

Hello Friends,

Thank you for coming out to Worldly III – it is going to be incredible!

In order to streamline the process of getting you into 1015 Folsom I have created the printable pdf that is attached.

The Ticket
http://www.dhamaalsf.com/Worldly/Volume3/May1015Ticket.pdf

The Flash Flyer
http://dhamaalsf.com/flyers/worldly3/worldly03Flyer.htm

1. Print it out and bring it the event
2. Show it to the 1015 Folsom Box Office Staff for 15$ Entrance
3. Important: Each person that wants to get on the 15$ List must have a printout
4. You can forward this email to friends so they can make a print out too

The link also has information about the space, performances and where each room is – 1015 Folsom is a big club and having a copy of the attachment to look at will be useful (make an extra copy though since you will have to surrender one copy to get the $15 discount entrance).

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Check out the WORLDLY III Flash Flyer: Music & Video

2005-05-12T03:13:18Z

http://dhamaalsf.com/flyers/worldly3/worldly03Flyer.htm

Music by Visionary Underground
Flash Animation: Dhamaalist Ameet Mehta

May 20 2005 : Worldly @ 1015 Folsom : Flash Video

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Thursday 5/5 @ Regency

2005-05-04T01:20:03Z

Can anyone inform me who/what will comprise the Midnight ritual performance for this Thursday's gig at the Regency? Thanks in advance!

evening schedule:
7:00pm doors open
8:00pm Dj Sep
10pm Hamsa Lila
12:00am -Midnite ritual
performance
1:00am Hamsa Lila
closing ceremony
1:30 am event ends

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Joshua Tree

2005-05-02T21:55:06Z

Hi there~
looking forward to getting the groove on with you guys at JTMF. Come by and say "hi" to the Ojai crew at the Body Hoops and SoulTonic booth in the market place. We'll have hoops, poi and very cool hip wearables...
see you there :^)

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Dhamaal Celebrates SIX YEARS On 23 April 2005 @ Club Six

2005-04-20T20:37:38Z

Much love and respect to all the wonderful people that have supported the Dhamaal Collective over the past six years - Thank You!

Last year we passed some incredible milestones - things that we would have have never envisaged when we started throwing events at 111 Minna in 1999 amidst the transitory glow of the dotcom boom. With the release of our second original music EP 'Transitions' front and center we continue to evolve our sound through each performance.

Last year was exemplified by Janaka's exclamation to Maneesh and Dhruva - 'Can you believe that Dr. Das of Asian Dub Foundation is playing on our tracks!'

Can you believe that we plan to take things further this year than any year before?

Join in this Saturday @ Club Six where we will be performing original songs, dropping unreleased Dhamaal remixes of Asian Dub Foundation's new album, slamming dance music performed by world class DJs, cutting edge live video mixes, live Classical Indian and Pakistani folk music from artists representing a 500 year musical lineage and much more! Plus Special Guest Dub Gabriel.

Dhamaal's Video DJs Skip Into & El Diablo whose performances have been mesmerizing audiences brings Dhamaal to your computer -

Live Mix From Transitions EP Release Party
www.dhamaalsf.com/eldiablo/tbreality.wmv

Plus Dhamaal is the Cover Story of AsianWeek
news.asianweek.com/news/

Club Six
60 Sixth St. SF
415.863.1221

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Friday night Lila

2005-04-18T16:21:42Z

this Friday, we'll be playing at DOn Quixote's in Felton (AKA santa Cruz)
I hope to see everyone there as it's sure to be a great show. All age's welcome with an adult. Check our web site for detail's.

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Worldly Volume III

2005-03-30T23:45:19Z

So the bill for the next Worldly have been set! There will be additions to the bill but so far we have May the 20th booked and these artists confirmed!

State of Bengal (Anokha OG :) with Talvin Singh)www.sixdegreesrecords.com/artists.php

Visionary Underground (the cutting edge of breakbeat and world music stylings)
www.visionaryunderground.com/htm..._home.html

Cheb i Sabbah (SF's Don www.chebisabbah.com)

Karsh Kale (Live Electronic Tabla Set and running tings in the Kollective room)

DJ Zakhm (Representing the legendary Mutiny crew NYC)

And of course you got some hot off the press dubplate bizness from the SF Massive

Janaka Selekta
Maneesh the Twister
Soulsalaam
more to be announced!

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Upcoming HL gigs

2005-03-30T17:59:13Z

Fri 4/22 - Don Quixote's in Felton
Thurs 5/5 - Regency center, SF, upstairs in the Red Room
Sat 5/7 - Whole Earth festie, UC Davis
Thurs 5/12 - The Drink, Ventura
Sat 5/14 - Joshua Tree Music Festival

Hamsa's most recent gig as House of Hamsa (HL minus Nikila) at the Cafe du Nord was rather difficult. Deja really stepped it up & did a great job spearheading all the female vocals.

But there were only about 2 other heads in the house to see Hamsa, with a smattering of other folks there to see the Parisian chanteuse who was going to sing in set 2. No one was dancing for DJ Suresh's opening set. I couldn't hold down the front row by myself for HL, and the sparse, hipster crowd didn't understand what the groove experience was all about & offered little to no dance support, which the band clearly felt. MJ's mike was feeding back a little bit, which also didn't help. I chalk it up to a weeknight gig, a shared bill with a totally unrelated sound, a slightly different lineup, but also a lack of promotion to the usual fan base - this rabid collector found no posters, handbills, or flyers for HL at all. The record label could have done a bit more here, IMO.

HL should try to get on board with Dhamaal Sound System's Worldly parties @ 1015 Folsom. They would be a welcome addition to the chill lounge, or perhaps even headlining the basement. The next one is in May & might fit with the tour schedule...

I'm looking forward to the 5/5 gig at the Regency!

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Rakkasah this weekend

2005-03-18T16:41:19Z

http://www.rakkasah.com/

Middle Eastern Music & Dance festie this weekend in Richmond.

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Hamsa Lila in the recording studio gettin it on!!!!

2005-03-09T18:28:10Z

Hey friend's. The band went in to the recording studio this week to begin recording the follow up to Gathering one. It's already exceding my expectation's. We are blessed to have Yosi Fine from excentric sound system producing the band again. He is a geniouse to say the least. We also are going to be blessed with non other than Karsh Kale mixing some track's on the record. It is sure to be much more than what you would expect from Hamsa Lila. I am personaly very excited and cant wait to hear the final mix. We are not sure yet of a tittle, we would love any ideas you have.
Ashe'

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More CD's please...

2005-03-03T06:32:54Z

A close friend of mine in Nevada City had a party in December and had Hamsa Lila play in his living room!! What a delicious celebration it was!!!! I was only able to pick up one of their CD's that night....and am wondering where I can purchase more.... looking for SF record/music stores in particular....

~StarLight Princess (Sasha)

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Shambhala Music festival!!

2005-03-02T20:57:20Z

Hamsa Lila will be making their first ever Canadian apearance at the Shambhala music festival August 12-15. It should be one of those cosmic moment's in time, definetely not to be missed! Yahhoooo Shambhala!!

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House of Hamsa @ Cafe du Nord 3/15

2005-03-02T08:26:50Z

House of Hamsa @ Cafe du Nord
Tuesday March 15
also with Dierdre & DJ Suresh
doors 8:30 show 9:30
$10

So will this just be a drum & bass duo, or will other members be contributing? Can I assume Dierdre will be the opening act? Thanks in advance!

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Tribe call out for Hamsa Lila Pictures

2005-02-18T19:44:10Z

Hey friend's,
I am looking for any pictures you might have of the band playing. Wether it's at BRC or a club I would apreciate anything you have. Nice well lit live shot's would be the best. Thank's for the help.
Geno

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Joshua Tree Music Fest

2005-02-18T04:08:11Z

The initial lineup is out! PLEASE somebody tell me that HL is in negotiations for a latenight again - last year's set til dawn was amazing, and definitely a musical highlight of the year!!! Heaven camped next to my tent in lieu of the artist area - much fun!

Zilla
Frequinox (SWEET NOLA WEST JUJU!)
The African Showboyz
Papa Mali
Alfred Howard & K23 Orchestra
Signal Path
Victoria Williams & friends
thamusemeant
Aphrodesia (VERY NICE!!!)
Tim Easton
Spoonfed Tribe
Shamans Dream World Groove Ensemble
Ted Quinn
Taarka-stra
Spoonshine
Rashida aka Audio Angel
Mojow & the Vibration Army (Whoolie & Moriah)
Jamie Janover & friends

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new to the tribe

2005-02-15T01:44:48Z

HEy eveyone I am new to the tribe and somewhat new to the music of Hamsa Lila. I was just writing to ask for reccomendations of what shows and/or albums would be good to get me better acquainted with the band. I have tons of STS9 (see this tribe soundtribesector9.tribe.net) to trade and would love to set something up. I am hitting the road for tour for a week but will keep my fingers crossed that I have some responses when I return.

Be Light
Jason

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Where do you all want to see Hamsa in 05'

2005-02-12T22:19:14Z

The door is opening and the gateway into the imaginable realms is before us, what to do? The line is open for requests.

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Quick Instrument question

2005-02-11T04:34:31Z

Hi.

Quick question to anyone who knows the answer.

I've been listening to a lot of African music lately and keep hearing a distinct low stringed instrument that I love the sound of. I believe Hey Mustapha starts off with this instrument. Anyone know the name of it?

thanks.

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Thank's to all who made it happen.

2005-01-26T23:06:15Z

We want to thank everyone for making the last two show's so special. The meca benefit was especialy inspiring, and had an amazing over all feeling. Everyone pulled it together, and what a great event. We were honored to be a part of it. The band will now be taking some time to record the new album, with new show's coming into the picture soon. Many thank's and blessing's to everyone. See you out on the Hamsa Lila concious caravan.
Geno

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TONIGHT 1/21: So I expect to see all 34 members of this tribe...

2005-01-22T18:55:38Z

... tonight at the Independent, si si?

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MECA benefit

2005-01-20T21:46:17Z

I got my hands on the lovely handbills for the MECA bene last night from Cheb i Sabbah's set @ Nickies. "Music begins @ 3 through the wee hours." Does anyone have any insight into the order of the lineup or set times? I'm really looking forward to this - may have to get a room up there!

Thanks! E

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