Ray Buckner on how Grammy nominee Phoebe Bridgers’ music is a spiritual friend, a path forward into the unknown.
In the Moment: Saxophonist Jeff Lederer on new album “Eightfold Path”
Alex W. Rodríguez talks to saxophonist and composer Jeff Lederer about Sunwatcher Quartert’s latest album “Eightfold Path.”
Songs to remind you that In This Moment, You Are Enough
Rapper and musician Born I Music shares the inspiration behind his new album, “In This Moment.”
“I was transported” — music legend John McLaughlin on the inspiration of “Mila Repa”
The virtuoso musician’s new album is equal parts incendiary and reflective. And there’s a bit of Buddhism in the mix, too.
Musical Meditations
Lion’s Roar magazine’s associate art director Andrew Glencross looks at three bodhisattvas of the music world: Éliane Radigue, John Coltrane, and Philip Glass.
Listen to “Unenlightened” — Born I’s newest example of “trap music for meditators”
Listen to Born I’s third single from his upcoming album, “Unenlightened.”
Sonic Satori
Music as a contemplative practice requires both the performer and the listener to pay close attention. Culture critic Donald Brackett offers suggestions for meditative albums.
Watch “How Many Times,” rapper Born I’s “new meditation on rebirth and reincarnation”
“I’ve been thinking a lot about death and rebirth,” says Born I, “and this song is a reflection of that.”
The Lion’s Roar Podcast: Buddhist Indie Metal with Jessica Pimentel and “In This Moment” with Born I Music
This special episode of The Lion’s Roar Podcast features music from Buddhist artists Jessica Pimentel and Born I Music.
“In This Moment” — Buddhist inspiration and aspiration meet in new Born I Music song/video
Born’s new song is a shot of grounding inspiration right when we all could use it.