Music is Essential Medicine

Dear lovers of music and magical thinking... through events in a story too long to tell right now, I'm in Istanbul.  Here, the same as everywhere now, the situation is quite precarious in every sense.  in this strange, savage time, music & art are so incredibly important for our spirits.  in this madness though, I still see light, synchronicity & soulful possibilities.  there are master musicians here in Istanbul (as everywhere of course) who have had no work for several months now.  I've never thought before to crowdfund but these times require open thinking and I thought it would be good to try.  I would like to make something beautiful of my time in this incredible place to share.  I'm a troubadour....literally a wandering minstrel.  i love collaboration.  I love the fusion of culture & style.  There is an opportunity here to assemble some incredible master musicians to record, as live shows are not possible.  I'd like to make a recording with as many of these musicians as possible, giving them some work and creating  something that brings peace to the listener.  I know things are difficult for all right now but, if you feel it in your heart and can afford, please give to this project.  all I can offer in return is acknowledgement for the contribution written in the liner notes of the booklet and a copy of the disc/download/record itself..... the funds raised will go to studio recording, compensation to the musicians, CD production/promotion expenses and living expenses during the recording period.  

Love and a thousand blessings to all this message reaches.  I leave you with some words from Rumi:

Bring the sky beneath your feet and listen to celestial music everywhere.  In the house of lovers the walls are made of songs, the floor dances and the music never stops.  Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.