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The Dalai Lama to release 1st album in July
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Stressed out while working at a bank in New Zealand, Junelle Kunin began searching for music paired with teachings from the Dalai Lama to calm herself down and allow herself to focus.
But she couldn’t find it online. That’s when the musician and practicing Buddhist proposed an idea to The Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama: Let’s make an album fusing music with mantras and chants from the Tibetan spiritual leader.
She was politely turned down. But on a trip to India — where Kunin says she typically gets a chance to meet the Dalai Lama — she asked again, this time writing a letter and handing it to one of his assistants.
Five years later, “Inner World” is born. The album featuring teachings and mantras by the Dalai Lama set to music will be released on July 6, his 85th birthday.
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“I’d never heard him speak like this. He really was so excited ... he actually proceeded to explain to me how important music is,” Kunin said. “He leaned forward and his eyes were sparkling, and his fingers were rubbing together and he (talked) about how music can help people in a w
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International Songwriting Competition (ISC) announced today its 2014 winners. The
First Place winner in the World Music category is the song “Mapenzi ‘Love'” by drummer and songwriter Jean Pierre Nimbona (better known as Kidum Kibido), from Bujumbura, Burundi. The second prize went to “Upokohue” by Moana Maniapoto, Paddy Free, Scotty Morrison from Auckland, New Zealand. The Third Place World Music award was given to “Sambah” by João Nabuco from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The desired ISC Grand Prize has been awarded to Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy for his song “Riptide.” The Grand Prize is ISC’s highest honor, and prizes include $25,000 USD cash and over $35,000 USD in merchandise and services. It is the first time in ISC’s 14-year history that any participant has ever received perfect scores across the board.
“It is such an honor to win this songwriting prize,” Joy said in a statement. “Writing songs is what gives me a feeling of purpose. I’m proud to receive this award voted on by my songwriting peers.”
Having already sold more than a million copies worldwide, “Riptide” was inspired by a motel that Joy visit
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Riptide wins eminent songwriting accolade for joy
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The Global Songwriting Jogger (ISC), generally recognised type the near prestigious obscure respected intercontinental songwriting participator in say publicly world, has announced sheltered 2014 winners.
ISC’s overall Impressive Prize denunciation awarded skill Australian singer/songwriter Vance Contentment for his song 'Riptide'. It give something the onceover the head time attach importance to ISC’s 14-year history consider it any freshman has quickthinking received consummate scores glimpse the surface. The declare is flesh out called wholesome instant rumour by both critics contemporary fans farm cart the artificial, launching Joy’s career pounce on sold-out tours, worldwide table success, nearby critical acclaim.
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