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Jeffrey Fisher's new 2-CD set explores the subjects of war and spirituality in relation to the ancient Sanskrit text of "The Bhagavad Gita." This text is among the most widely read in the world, and Fisher translates it both literally and personally with "Ocean of Consciousnesses" two discs, "The Bhagavad Gita Suite" and "The River."

War is never black and white; nor is nature. In his new work, Ocean of Consciousness, eclectic composer and performer Jeffrey Fisher explores the spiritual challenges and emotional impact of socio-political life on earth, as well as, our paradoxical relationship with nature. This 2-CD set includes "The Bhagavad Gita Suite" and "The River," both produced by Fisher. It was released on Tuesday by his label Healing Music of the Southwest.

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Back in the 1960s, we all felt that groups like The Beatles, Spirit and King Crimson were channeling their material from a mystical realm. Writer Brian Joseph agrees, and offers evidence that these artists thought so too.

In his Apology to the Athenians Socrates tells of coming upon a group of poets who do not understand the meaning of their own poems. In his Republic, Plato said that all good poets were inspired and possessed when they created. Plato also said that "it is God Himself who addresses us through them" and that God takes away the minds of these poets and uses them as his ministers. Some of the Sufi speak of poetry and prose that comes to them while in an ecstatic state and refer to it as shathiyat. Joseph Campbell spoke of poetry that comes from a transcendent source and how poets can be unaware of what they are talking about.

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Cover of Beatles album Abbey Road.

Compact disc release aimed at fighting malaria and increasing awareness about the fatal disease that kills more than one million people every year. For each album sold, the label will procure and distribute 2 insecticide treated mosquito nets in Africa. Bed nets are the most cost effective way to combat malaria.

Independent record label releases album Save My Soul -- Music To Prevent Malaria, a compilation of songs performed by children affected by malaria.

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Children of Chifwema village learn how to use their brand new insecticide treated mosquito nets

Pianist & composer, David Hicken has released a new CD featuring solo piano music to help bring peace and inner calm. Perfect for relaxation, yoga and meditation, "Goddess" includes 12 tracks of beautiful melodies infused with rich harmonies. "Piano music to nurture your soul" is how David describes his new CD.

Pianist, David Hicken, has released a new CD entitled Goddess.

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A gorgeous recording featuring 12 new original compositions for solo piano, Goddess was released on November 15th by Enchanting Music. A world traveller, David, who is originally from England, lived in Sri Lanka and Thailand. "While living in Sri Lanka, I was trekking through a jungle near Hikkaduwa and came across the most beautiful Hindu temple. I was so inspired and overwhelmed by the beauty of the stone carvings and artwork that the music for Lakshmi suddenly came to me." Lakshmi is the Hindu Goddess of Prosperity and is the title of the first track of the CD.

Allen Watty's new song "Sometimes I Wish I Was White" opens new door of communication about race relations. The lyrics go: "Sometimes I feel, I wish I was white, so I could feel, just how it feels to be treated right. I'm not ashamed of me. Just one time, I want to see, how it feels to be treated equally."

Independent singer Allen Watty has just taken controversy to another level. Watty is best known as the singer of the "Hurricane Song," which won rave national reviews from ABC News, MSNBC.com and CNN.

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Singer Allen Watty

Now, he's back with another tune called "Sometimes I Wish I Was White". In the song, Watty reveals that he's not at all ashamed of being black -- but that he has learned that you have to be white to be treated 100 percent equally.

"I Saw John Kennedy Today" has been featured internationally on roots and Americana radio stations. A music video has just been released to mark the anniversary of Kennedy's "disappearance."

The latest Americana "hit" is a quirky song about the 35th president written by singer-songwriter Luke Powers. "I Saw John Kennedy Today" records a close encounter between the songwriter and avery much alive and freewheeling JFK, who has been traveling the country in a pickup truck ever since his supposed "demise."

A music video of the song has just been released in mark the anniversary of the assassination. It is available on YouTube and Radio-Submit.com.

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I Saw John Kennedy Today photographic evidence.

As of today, sixteen Lennon albums are available for download in hi-def from iTunes. For a limited time, video content will be included with some albums.

Apple today announced the debut of the John Lennon solo catalog on the iTunes Store. Sixteen of Lennon's solo works from EMI Music are available for the first time on iTunes starting today, with the "Lennon Legend" and "Acoustic" collections making their worldwide digital debuts. For a limited period of 30 days, exclusive video content will be included with the albums John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, Sometime in New York City, Walls and Bridges, Milk and Honey and the collections Anthology and Working Class Hero.

IndigiTunes.com is a new Native American music podcast. The podcast will feature all types of Native music such as Pow Wow, Flute, Jazz, Hip Hop and more. The show will also feature interviews with artists.

IndigiTunes.com is the new podcast from PowWows.com. The show is scheduled to be released weekly. Each episode will feature Native American music, interviews and more.

Songwriter David Shaw has been selling downloads of his protest song, "Didn't Sign Up For This," to raise money for anti-war peace groups. To date, over 500 people have downloaded the song.

Songwriter David Shaw has been selling downloads of his protest song, "Didn't Sign Up For This", to raise money for anti-war peace groups. To date, over 500 people have downloaded the song from the web site www.DidntSignUp.com.

Music download site nugs.net has assembled an all-star compilation of exclusive live tracks to raise money for several Rock The Earth campaigns to defend the United States' environmental resources. nugs.net's artist partners donated the recordings for this compilation, including an exclusive release from Jack Johnson. Other artists contributing to the benefit compilation include Widespread Panic, The Disco Biscuits, The Radiators, The String Cheese Incident, Phish, Trey Anastasio, Dave Matthews Band, Gov't Mule, STS9, Zero, Umphrey's McGee, Grateful Dead, moe., and ALO. nugs.net and the 15 artists featured on the benefit release organized this compilation out of their dedication to providing continued support for the worldwide environmental community.