Diane Tell Haïku

BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL from Dr. Diane Retallack and The Eugene Concert Choir is an ode to hope in the face of injustice. This Navona Records release showcases music by Black composers that shed light on the Black experience including two choral masterworks: Seven Last Words of the Unarmed by Joel Thompson and the world premiere recording of Dr. Undine Smith Moore’s oratorio Scenes from the Life of a Martyr.

For close to three decades, iconic multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter Diane Arkenstone has shared her many musical talents whether as a New Age and ambient music pioneer, a distinctive singer and songwriter, or an explorer of cultures—those that she has a personal connection to such as Native American and Celtic musical traditions. All of her work has been geared toward inspiring, uplifting and healing and she’s always practiced a life of mindfulness. On her new album of collected past works as well as new original material, Diane has curated a set of music with an overall theme of empowerment—both individually and collectively. Her new song “Rising” illustrates how music has helped her overcome challenges throughout her life. The rhythmic song showcases both metal and wooden tongue drums that create a sublime, haunting beat.

The fascinating and quirky biography of a disheveled poet, skillfully interwoven with his original works.

Zen monk Santoka Taneda (1882–1940) is one of Japan's most beloved modern poets, famous for his "free-verse" haiku, the dominant style today.

Haiku is a whimsical stylistic watercolor effect poetically brushed to aged or artistic paper then outlined in India ink. This creative media will add spontaneity to you pictures incorporating traditional techniques as well as the non-traditional; such as digital photography and vintage papers, to create a unique painting filled with movement and meaning.

Glimpses is the 2016 album by new age magician The Haiku Project, who is Henrik Hytteballe not hidden behind a mask. This was released through the fine folks at Real Music.

Artista Haiku will add spontaneity to your pictures. This creative media incorporates traditional techniques as well as the non-traditional such as digital photography, and vintage papers to create a unique painting filled with movement and meaning.