Musicians

Antonio is a multi-instrumentalist and a researcher of exotic sounds and their therapeutic powers. He is a pioneer Handpan Maker in Latin America and founder of Satya Sound Sculptures, based in Ubatuba, Brazil. He created the project "Viagem Sonora" - “Sound Healing”, in Rio de Janeiro in 2013. Antonio is dedicated to researching and expanding the horizons of the Handpan.

Antonio is an Italian musician, arranger and producer. As a teenager, he learnt various instruments such as guitar, piano, drums, saxophone and electric bass, which became his main instrument. Deepening his knowledge of different musical styles, he became a professional session musician, recording and touring internationally with numerous jazz artists and leading Italian pop artists. “I am very grateful to be a petal in this beautiful album!”

Arjun Magee is a drummer, percussionist and multi instrumentalist from Glastonbury UK. He was born into a Bhakti tradition playing Bengali style kirtan on the mridanga from a young age. For over 20 years he has toured with many multi genre bands playing drums across the UK and abroad. Arjun plays traditional world music in many collaborations.


Ben Michaels is a British cellist based in London. He studied with Felix Schmidt and John Myerscough at the Royal Academy of Music. Ben is passionate about chamber and contemporary music and has a particular interest in commissioning and supporting new works written for solo cello. She is particularly passionate about engaging in cross-genre collaborations.

Australian violinist Bridget O’Donnell is enjoying a varied career as a recitalist, orchestral and chamber musician. She is particularly passionate about engaging in cross-genre collaborations and has commissioned a jazz-inspired string quartet by Misha Mullov-Abbado. Bridget has a great passion for South American music and performs with the tango orchestra Tangalo as lead violin.

Brazilian musician Carlos Gomes is a member of the band Lua Cheia. He learned overtone singing techniques in Brazil and refined this art through encounters with musicians in Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. He is dedicated to studying the therapeutic effects of sound and frequencies, and of quartz crystal instruments such as bowls, pyramids, and harps.

Elahn is originally from the UK was originally a bass player in a reggae band before moving to India and becoming fully immersed in the world of Kirtan - devotional singing of Bhajans. He was the founder of Shekinashram, the beloved Bhakti Yoga Ashram in Glastonbury. Recently, he moved to Costa Rica, where he continues to share the joy of Kirtan.

Endre is from Norway. He works regularly with Terje Rypdal and Silya og Hayseed. He has performed or recorded with many artists, including: Mari Boine, Marte Eberson, Lido, Georg Buljo, Ingeborg Bratland, Jon Eberson, Ole Børud, Elin Furubotn, Lyriaka, Sissel Kyrkjebø, Kurt Nilsen, Nik Kershaw, Eric Martin, Kim Wylde, Paul Young.

George is a pianist and composer exploring music as a modality for healing, meditation, and deep connection. Drawing from Afro-Brazilian traditions, devotional music, and breathwork practices, he creates spacious, soulful sounds for ceremony and inner exploration. His work is rooted in presence, sensitivity, and the transformative power of live music in healing arts settings.

Gemma is an Italian singer. In 2023 she released her first EP “Jam”, produced by Mario Biondi. She has performed at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, the London Jazz Festival, the Teatro Antico in Taormina and other places. She has recorded with Mario Biondi and Stefano Di Battista, and in 2024 she released “Walking in the sky” for Beyond Label.

Glorious Chorus was created by Helen Yeomans in September 2003. Initially an outlet for Helen’s songwriting, the choir quickly developed a reputation for passionate, polished performances. The members come from all over Devon. They have collaborated with artists and bands including Ninebarrow and the Spooky Mens Chorale. The choir disbanded some time ago but came back together for this album recording.

Helen is a singer-songwriter from Somerset. A member of the Three Feathers trio with Ayla Schafer and Susie Ro. She sings her own heartfelt and graceful compositions as well sacred chants from South American medicine traditions.

Ilaria studied the violin in Oxford with Maestro Cuneo (Katò Havas) and in Italy with Maestro Marziali. She has played in several Italian Symphony and Chamber orchestras, touring extensively in Italy and abroad, as well as with the pop music orchestra ‘Il Volo’. Ilaria is a teacher, specialising in ‘The Art of Music Education’ according to E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory at the Audiation Institute in Milan.

Michael is a guitarist, singer and producer from the UK whose soulful music offers a sincere voice to the heart of the world. His music has a sound reminiscent of the folk traditions of Celtic Europe and Armenia, Brazil, Native America, Zimbabwe and West Africa; a sound to remind us we are all connected in this great mystery of life.

Misha is a bass player, composer and arranger based in London. An extremely prolific musician, he embraces jazz, classical, pop and folk influences and writes for a variety of jazz groups, as well as being commissioned by various classical soloists and ensembles. His music combines great imagination with raw talent and a clear vision.

Nils is is the co-founder of Nixi Music record label in Oslo, Norway. He was A&R at Sony Music for 10 years. In 2018 he started Nixi Music alongside producer and multi instrumentalist Txai Fernando. The label is now home to medicine musicians including Curawaka, Ayla Schafer, Adrian Freedman and Chandra Lacombe, amongst others.

Ravi is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer and one of the longest established Western players of the kora (West African harp). Ravi’s music is the result of a lifetime exploring the edge, through world music, devotional singing, indigenous cultures, throat singing and a journey that has taken him from India to the Amazon.

Renato was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. His work is the result of intense musical experience as a child, growing up steeped in the choros and sambas of Noel Rosa, Pixinguinha and others. As a Composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist, Renato has mastered many stringed instruments including Mandolin, Tenor Guitar, Cavaco, Viola Caipira, and Requinto.

Sanju is one of the finest and most sought after tabla players in Britain. 
Belonging to the Benares Gharana (lineage) and being the 6th generation of Tabla players in the lineage. He has worked with artists as diverse as Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan to British composer Michael Nyman. Plays recitals and concerts, and for Indian weddings.

Txai is the co-founder of the record label Nixi Music. He is a Brazilian multi- instrumentalist & producer of enchanted world music with a vast musical influence, innovative soundscape and unique universal style. Currently he lives in Oslo, Norway, performing, collaborating and producing many artists including Amazon Ensemble, Astral Flowers, Ayla Schafer and Curawaka.