Album Notes

The driving force inside Craig Kohland is the healing rhythm of the drum. He is a talented multi-percussionist, drummer and world music producer. Like his heart, he is always beating his love for life and the creative expression of the sacred.

Shaman's Dream is Craig Kohland's multi-faceted musical project. The music-which is beautifully ambient and world beat orientated-lends its self well to yoga, meditation, healing, and ecstatic dancing. Shaman's Dream can take on many shapes and has involved a multitude of talented musicians.

On the recorded CD's, Craig worked with Chuck Jonkey to produce the first 3 projects- "Breathing", "Bindu" and "Prana"- beautiful project that blend ambient textures and nature sounds from around the globe to create a vibe conducive to meditation, relaxation, and deep introspection.

On the latest CD release Craig teamed up with Shaman's Dream band member Rara Avis to create "Kerala Dream" an incredible musical journey blending traditional East Indian music with funky down-tempo beats.

In the live arena, Craig has teamed up with Micheline Berry, founder, producer and facilitator of Zen Dancing, and numerous other musicians to form The Shaman's Dream World Groove Ensemble, where the melodic ambience has merged with explosive world percussion to create a dynamic platform for dancing and ecstatic movement.

The purpose behind Shaman's Dream Music and all of Craig's creative projects is to create an environment of self-expression, exploration, healing and community.

http://www.shamansdreammusic.com/

CREDITS:

* Drummer & Multi-Percussionist

* World Music Producer and owner of Shaman's Dream Music

* Producer of 4 award winning recordings , "Breathing", "Bindu", "Prana" & "Kerala Dream" - musical soundscapes designed for yoga, ecstatic dance, meditation and healing.

* Musical Director of Zen Dancing - Live monthly improvisational music and dance ritual.

* Percussionist for Krishna Das

* Co-Facilitator/ Producer with Micheline Berry of Yoga Ecstasy Retreats -
California; New Mexico: Hawaii; Bahia, Brazil

* Co-Producer of Compilation CD projects. "Tribo Musica" & "Sweet Reality

* Co-Producer & Assistant Director of "Hand Drumming with Paulo Mattioli" Video Series - 6 two hour long instructional videos on African hand drumming.