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At 72, I see art as a lifelong journey of discovery, connection, and transformation.
My work brings together sound, movement, and story to illuminate the mysteries of our shared world.
Through these forms, I seek to create experiences that transcend cultural boundaries, bridge generations,
and awaken a deeper sense of humanity’s relationship with nature and spirit.
Throughout my career, I have been drawn to projects that confront urgent themes: cultural survival, environmental balance,
and the resilience of the human spirit in times of upheaval. My work has explored the struggles of Tibetan and Native American peoples,
the pressures of modern life, and the timeless need for community and meaning. Each project is both an artistic creation and an act of dialogue...
an invitation for audiences to listen, reflect, and connect.
Sound, in particular, has been at the heart of my practice.
I view it not simply as music but as a language that reaches beyond words, capable of healing, educating, and inspiring across generations.
Whether through collaborative performances, interdisciplinary projects, or digital works, I use sound to bring forward both ancient wisdom and contemporary insight.
My goal as an artist is simple yet profound: to create work that helps people move beyond despair, recognize our shared humanity,
and live with greater openness and compassion. Art, at its best, offers us a mirror and a path forward. That is the work I continue to pursue and share.
Testimonials and Reviews
"An incredible and marvelous performance;
Rivers of Time created a magical space that
transported the audience to an otherworldly beauty"
Merideth Porte
WLRN Public TV Producer
"The true rhythm of the saints…
a melting pot of world instruments played with fervor and conviction"
Charles Passy
Palm Beach Post
"Hearing Night Music, wiith Gayle and Michael,
had me smiling, crying, dreaming and dancing in three languages...
A night of beautiful music"
Local Arts Paper
"Rivers of Time's performance work is extraordinary.
A sense of originality and authenticity not found in any other group.
A mature and sophisticated ensemble"
Barbara Carlisle,
Chair, Center for Interdisciplinary Studies
Virginia Tech
"Rivers of Time…
in a unique way,
helps to make Planet Earth a better place to live"
David Darling
ECM recording artist
"...Music with a deep connection
to the Heart of Art"
Swami Rama
The Himalayan Institute
"…Exceptional talent, and a killer CD"
Arthur Hull
International Community Drum Circle Facilitator
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