Here Are What People Say About Our Concerts and Events . . .
“This is the kind of community event my heart sings for because it feels so primal to sit around the flickering flames, to hear your words, your story and then experience the amazing gift that you bring into the world with your instruments! My cells were dancing with the memory of the mother drum and the didgeridoo. The African harp is new to me and so sweet to hear. Thank you for these gifts. I am touched by who you are.”
- Nancy Boudreau, CORE Discovery Coaching
"Thank you so much Wing Man and Martin for coming to our Oneness center and gracing us with your presence! The workshop was informative, and SO MUCH MORE than a 'drumming class' I was expecting. The energy from you both was exquisite and refreshing, and as a musician of 20 years, I was astounded to see how playing with my "heart" instead of with any other intention has been way more satisfying and eye-opening for myself and others. I have been to many drumming circles where after tedious instruction and anticipation, a few drummers emerged and played 'with the group'. With Collective Awakening's teachers, we had NO training, just DOING, and surprisingly everybody played perfectly with one another, and we sounded amazing. The stories of travels to Africa, along with sampling indigenous instruments, made everything fun, and a learning experience one can only describe by being there. Thank you again, namaste, and hope to see you both again on your travels!"
-Allen Eager
"I am writing to let you know not only how much I enjoyed your workshop, but how much of an impact it's had on other areas in my life. You see, I was really nervous about even picking up a drum, let alone trying to keep a beat. Your stories, your gentle confidence, and your knowing that we all have a resonance and vibration, made it all okay to try drumming, and even more importantly to enjoy it! This has given me enough confidence to continue drumming (which I've loved as far back as I can remember but was afraid to try it for myself) and to try other things as well. I've learned it's the love of the sounds and music, and the feeling it all creates more than it is thinking I might look foolish because I'm not an expert. I so appreciate your (and Wing Man's) generosity, your knowledge, and your willingness to share yourself. Blessings on your journey Martin, and thanks again."
- Nancy Bienville
"I’m not a workshop or retreat person. It’s because of the integrity of the people involved in this effort and my experience in drum circles with Martin in Tucson that I came to this retreat. I sense the authenticity of experience and wisdom underlying what you do, and for this reason your work is powerful."
- Mary Jameson
"I woke up this morning refreshed , my negative thoughts swept clean away from last night's experience. I gave them up during the drumming into my inner flame. All day I held this new me to my heart and cherished who I am. I took out my novel that I have been writing and began again."
-Joanne Smith
“The Collective Awakening retreat quickly engages the participant in a fun journey of curiosity, investigation, creativity, and profound perception. During this journey, one becomes aware of all that we are (as well as what we are not). In addition, the retreatant becomes a part of a powerful planetary healing ceremony in the form of meditative group drumming. Even if one has never held a drum before, the guidance provided by Martin allows you to access your “inner drummer,” you inner healer, and experience the joy of creating and dispersing goodness into the world.”
- Lynn Gray, Author of Longing for the Wild and Skin of the Sun
"I found all of the activities meaningful and also cumulative to the overall experience of the retreat. The doll-making ritual was surprisingly moving. The didgeridoo and drum meditation was transportive, and of course the drumming, with the instruction in rhythms that allowed us to create the beauty that we did, was extremely powerful. Each of the pieces came together perfectly to create a profound experience."
- Annonymous
"Martin is an extremely qualified shamanic instructor and guide to the world of Spirit. He is patient and generous with his wisdom and teaching. He inspires through his awareness of the energies behind music and through his vast spiritual and music experience. He’s fun to learn with, he’s effective, and he sees and guides change for personal and spiritual growth.”
- Leslee Morrison, Author of Wolves and Such: A Reverberating Saga
"Martin is a world class master of 20+ yrs trained by renowned djembe grandmaster Mamady Keita. My first djembe lessons were with Martin, and I highly recommend everyone spends some time learning and absorbing the classic rhythms from this virtuoso. I'd certainly like to see more of his performances; they are nothing less than electric."
- Al, Organizer of the Tucson Moonlight Drum Circle Meetup
"Dear Martin, On behalf of Pastor Larry W. Rosette, the Pilgrim Rest Black History Celebration Organizing Committee, and the entire Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church family, I would like to thank you and your associates for your support in making our program a marvelous success. We wanted our program to be simultaneously informative and entertaining. Your presentation got us off to an excellent start in achieving both of these goals. Your descriptions of the djembe, the Ugandan Adungu, and the Akogo were superb and very much appreciated by our audience. In fact we are still hearing highly complimentary comments from members of our own congregation and others who enjoyed your performance. Again, many thanks to you and your associates for the generous donation of your time and talents to our program. May God bless you and keep you."
- James Page, Chairman, Organizing Committe of the Pilgrim Rest Black History Celebration |
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Music Is Medicine: Accessing Sacred Wisdom From the Master Within
This NEW CD features the acoustic version of the same, original songs of the "From the Heart" CD and brings out the essence of the graceful sounds of the adungus (harps from Uganda, Africa). With no spoken words and no percussion, the rhythms on this CD are so serene that they will put your mind and body in a peaceful and joyous state.
Feeling like your spirit deserves a really good rest? Journey to the cosmos with the powerful sounds of Australian didgeridoo and Native American drum on this new Shaman's Drum CD! Volume Two utilizes the Native American Pow Wow Drum, the Didgeridoo, the Tibetan bowls and Rain Sticks.
sounds of the small, medium and large Adungus (all featured on the instrument page), traditional harps from Eastern Uganda, the dunun, traditional drums from Guinea and Mali, West Africa, Tibetan bowls and bells and the Native American Flute. A very unique blend of instruments to create a beautiful tapestry of sound perfect for massage, yoga and other practices where you would like to melt deeper into the cosmos. Original music by Martin Klabunde.
