Album Notes

Sean Johnson and The Rishis
Limited Edition CD
"World Peace Chants"

"World Peace Chants resonates with a deep feeling of ease and devotion. Seán's voice is a warm, soothing river of serenity." - Jai Uttal, Grammy Nominated World Music Pioneer

"When I spin World Peace Chants on World Journey, the response is always immediate ... always positive! Whether we come from the Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, or African Roots traditions, World Peace Chants reminds us that the spirit of love has no borders. The album is a jewel whose international facets reflect a good groove and instant balm for the 21st century soul." - The World Journey Goddess, WWOZ-90.7 FM, New Orleans

"Sean cracks your heart open into a million pieces of sweetness." - Dana Flynn and Jasmine Tarkeshi, founders, Laughing Lotus Yoga, NYC

This recording seeks to heal the conflict between religions by celebrating the harmony between all spiritual traditions through music. These original songs with lush instrumentation feature chants that honor the Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Yoruba, Vodun, and Native Americian spiritual traditions, and the sacredness of all spiritual paths. This limited edition CD was especially created to accompany the labyrinth walks at the Parliament of the World's Religions meeting held in Barcelona, Spain in July of 2004. The songs are a prayer for spiritual awakening and world peace- for people of all religions and cultures to walk together in beauty.

Featured instruments include harmonium, tabla, tambouras, violin, oboe, classical guitar, saxophone, Native American flute, harp, tambourine, chimes, and bells.