Search - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo :: Delog

A smooth, downtempo mix of urban trip hop infused with ancient Tibetan mantra and chants, this eclectic CD brings an edge to enlightenment. Inspired by the energy and truth of hip hop, Jetsunma fuses progressive hop with trip hop, weaving ethereal vocals through raw organic beats, and uniting contemporary world issues with the sacred sound of mantra.Jetsunma is a modern, street-wise Brooklyn-born woman whose personal mission is all about universal compassion. Recognized by eminent Nyingma masters HH Dilgo Khyenste Rinpoche, HH Penor Rinpoche and Dzongang Rinpoche as an incarnate Bodhisattva, Jetsunma was the first western woman so recognized in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. According to tradition, Dakinis, or female wisdom beings, bring the wisdom of the Buddha to new lands through spontaneous teaching and song.Jetsunma has taught just such a treasury for over two decades. Her engaging style skillfully distills the vast wisdom of the Buddha, helping people to bring real compassion into their everyday lives. Her songs spark with the spontaneity and power of traditional Bodhisattva song: bridging the urban underground and deep spiritual truth. Delog s unique blend of socially conscious electronica was crafted under the executive direction of Jetsunma with the Blinded by View crew at Blinded by View Studios. This album is distinct in its collaborative creation. All members of the production crew arranged chord progressions and melodies, programmed beats, and conceptualized this genre-stretching CD. Jetsunma s ethnic vocal qualities meld with Tara Middleton s bell-like soprano to create vibrant, aching harmonies. Her lyrics are a resonant blend of urban gnosticism and ancient Tibetan chant, offering the timeless message of universal compassion in a time when it is needed the most. Beyond genre classification, this CD brings dance to Dharma, realization to the radiowaves, and illumination to your iPod.