Journeyscapes Interviews Lisa Reagan of SHUNIA

On this special Earth Day, we’re delighted to present a lovely conversation with Lisa Reagan of the musical duo Shunia!

Also comprised of singer Suzanne Jackson, Shunia are joined throughout by contributing international musicians and vocalists on their new self-titled sophomore album, which blends mystical mantras and sacred chants with polycultural rhythms and meditatively lush musical arrangements.

Music from Shunia’s latest album Shunia and their previous album Ascend can be heard throughout this interview.

For more information, please visit the artist’s website.

An Interview with Yuval Ron featuring his album Four Divine States of Mind

We’re honored to present an audio interview with Yuval Ron. He's an Israeli-born, world-renowned musician, award-winning composer, educator, peace activist and record producer. Among Yuval’s career accomplishments includes his musical score to the Oscar winning film West Bank Story as well as concert performances throughout countries like Morocco and Turkey. This year Yuval released a beautifully sacred world music album called Four Divine States of Mind and it includes some amazing guest performances by noteworthy names like Deva Premal. So please join us for an inspirational journey into the musical meditations of Yuval Ron!

Music from the albums Four Divine States of Mind and Voyage Through the Chakras can be heard throughout this segment.

An Interview with Michael Whalen about his album Sacred Spaces

We’re thrilled to present an audio interview with recording artist and Emmy Award-winning TV and film composer Michael Whalen. He’s back with a spellbindingly beautiful new album of ethereal ambient electronica titled Sacred Spaces. We not only discuss his latest release, but also cover various topics related to the music industry, revisit the past, and reflect on where things might be headed in the future. So please find or create your own sacred space to get comfortable in, as we delve into the moods, emotions and soundscapes of Sacred Spaces with Michael Whalen!

Music from the albums Sacred Spaces, Kiss the Quiet and Dream Cycle can be heard throughout this segment.

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Jeff Pearce

(Above photo by Jeff Towne)

We’re delighted to present a very special interview with Jeff Pearce. He’s an Indiana based musician who composes beautifully ethereal ambient guitar music, and is one of the pioneers of the ambient guitar style. Jeff has released a gorgeous new album called SKIES AND STARS just in time for some cooler weather here in the northern hemisphere. We’ll be speaking with Jeff about the inspiration behind his new album, as well as look back on his career which spans two-and-a-half decades. So please join us for an insightful conversation as we stargaze with guitars!



Jeff Pearce's music is available at Amazon, Bandcamp and other music retailers.

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Mark Dwane

We’re honored to present a very special interview with Mark Dwane who’s just released an album called Martian Apparitions, a sequel of sorts to his 1988 landmark album The Monuments of Mars. Known for his signature brand of ambient symphonic and sci-fi inspired electronica, Mark creates highly imaginative soundworlds using electric guitar synthesis. Likewise, he’s carved out a unique niche with his music, which explores fascinating themes surrounding historical mysteries, ancient mythologies and unexplained phenomena. So please join us for some otherworldly conversation as we investigate the inexplicable!



Music from several Mark Dwane albums can be heard throughout the interview and are available at Amazon. His three most recent albums are also available in Hi-Res digital download from Bandcamp.

An Interview with Will Clipman at the Heart Dance Records Summit

We’re honored to present a special interview with world percussionist Will Clipman to beautifully wrap-up the series of interviews we conducted at the Heart Dance Records summit in Phoenix, Arizona earlier this year. A seven-time Grammy Award nominee and three-time Native American Music Award winner, Clipman’s numerous recordings have included collaborations with fellow musical legends R. Carlos Nakai, Gary Stroutsos, William Eaton and Robert Tree Cody. Renowned for his distinctive polyrhythms that draw from a pan-global percussive palette, Clipman’s signature sound often traverses the musical boundaries of ethnic fusion, tribal-ambient and even Acoustic Americana, such as on the recent Trialogue album, which he recorded with flutist Sherry Finzer and guitarist Darin Mahoney.

Music from the albums Pathfinder, Sacred Clay, Awakening the Fire, Heart of the Wind, Trialogue, Dancing into Silence, People of Peace, and Feather, Stone and Light can be heard throughout this interview.

An Interview with Tom Moore at the Heart Dance Records Summit

We’re delighted to present an interview with multi-instrumentalist Tom Moore who composes tribal-ambient and electronic space music, which was conducted earlier this year at the Heart Dance Records Summit in Phoenix, Arizona. He’s put out some amazing collaborations with flutist Sherry Finzer, including their just-released Sound Currents and upcoming A Journey for Mankind albums.

Music from the albums Whispers from Silence, Let There Be Light, Sound Currents and A Journey for Mankind can be heard throughout this interview.

An Interview with Monica Williams at the Heart Dance Records Summit

Here’s an interview with flutist Monica Williams that was conducted earlier this year at the Heart Dance Records Summit in Phoenix, Arizona. In this segment, we highlight her stunning debut album, Journey of Tears, which mesmerizingly weaves classical, world and Native American-style flutes among hauntingly beautiful soundscapes.

Music from the album Journey of Tears can be heard throughout this interview.

An Interview with ANAAMALY at the Heart Dance Records Summit

Here’s an interview with Phil Strickland who records as ANAAMALY, which was conducted at the recent Heart Dance Records Summit in Phoenix, AZ. Although Phil originally started out as a composer of hip-hop and other beat-driven styles of electronic music, he began shifting his focus to creating experimental ambient soundscapes after being inspired through meditation and yoga practices.

Music from ANAAMALY’s albums Fields of Light, Urban Metta, Vol. 2 and Urban Metta, Vol. 1 can be heard throughout this interview.

An Interview with Cass Anawaty & Doug Blair at the Heart Dance Records Summit

Here's an interview with electronic music composer, guitarist and producer Cass Anawaty (who is one-half of the duo Majestica) and guitarist Doug Blair, which was conducted at the recent Heart Dance Records Summit in Phoenix, Arizona. In this segment, we talk about some of the current projects Cass has worked on, particularly in the ambient/chill/downtempo realm, including the latest Majestica release, along with Doug’s trippy new album titled Horizon.

Music from the albums Auriga to Orion and In the Midst of Stars by Majestica, as well as Horizon by Doug Blair, can be heard throughout this interview.

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Nicholas Gunn

We’re honored to present an audio interview with the legendary Nicholas Gunn, where we’ll be discussing his new album entitled Riding the Thermals. He initially rose to prominence in the early 1990’s with his unique brand of Southwest American-flavored world music and landmark albums like The Sacred Fire and Music of the Grand Canyon. He later founded Gemini Sun Records which released notable works by other trailblazing artists such as David Arkenstone and Johannes Linstead.

More recently, Nicholas Gunn signed with the dance music label giant Armada Music as his trance music act name Limelght. Released under his own name, his latest album, Riding the Thermals, is a sultry chill-out offering of ambient trance music. So please tune-in for some insightful conversation and a taste of musical paradise!

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Lena Natalia

We’re excited to present an audio interview with Chicago-based composer Lena Natalia. Possessing a signature sound and style that could be described as ‘minimalist classical meets ambient piano’, she released her fifth album last year titled Lonely Satellite, which was named one of the top 25 albums of 2018 on Journeyscapes. In this segment, we’ll learn more about Lena Natalia, as well as her inspiration for Lonely Satellite. So please tune-in for a casual yet insightful conversation about music, the moon, and her muse!

We’re delighted to present an audio interview with the band 2002, which is comprised of family trio Randy and Pamela Copus along with their daughter Sarah Copus, who is a more recent addition to the lineup. Often described as ‘neoclassical new age’ music, 2002 integrates Celtic harp, ethereal vocals and cinematic orchestration into their enchanting soundscapes. We’ll be discussing their brand new album entitled A World Away as well as highlight Sarah Copus’ recent debut solo album called Moorland Winds. So please tune-in for some conversation, music and a glimpse into A World Away!

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Al Jewer & Andy Mitran

We’re excited to present an audio interview with Chicago-based recording duo and multi-instrumentalists Al Jewer & Andy Mitran. They’ve just released an album called Perihelion, which features collaborations with several notable musicians in the new age, world and contemporary instrumental genres. We’ll discuss the inspiration behind the album’s concept and metaphorical connection to its astronomical title, as well as play some music and touch on their past releases. So please tune-in for some conversation, fun and a musical journey around the sun!

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Byron Metcalf

We’re proud to present an audio interview with renowned world percussionist, ambient composer and shamanic practitioner Byron Metcalf. Based in Prescott, Arizona, Byron has an extensive history in the music industry with many albums he’s worked on and recorded to his credit. In this segment, we’ll be discussing his new album entitled Inner Rhythm Meditations Vol. II, which features Norwegian guitarist and electronic music composer Erik Wøllo, along with world flutist Peter Phippen. We’ll also discuss his recent collaboration with Jennifer Grais for an album entitled They Were Here, as well as his other recent works with Erik Wøllo on the albums Earth Luminous and Inner Rhythm Meditations. So please tune-in for some conversation, music and shamanic musings!

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with David Helpling

We’re honored to present an audio interview with ambient/electronic music composer and guitarist David Helpling. Based in San Diego, California, David has released a handful of widely-acclaimed solo and collaborative albums over the years on the Spotted Peccary label, as well as produced works for other recording artists. Some of the highlights in this segment include discussion about David’s recent work with ELEON, who just released his debut album Dreams Beyond Terra on Heart Dance Records. We'll also talk about David’s most recent solo album A Sea Without Memory, as well as his work with fellow Spotted Peccary label mates Jon Jenkins, Sverre Knut Johansen and more! Additionally, we’ll hear a piece by ELEON that David co-produced and performed on, as well as two additional pieces throughout the conversation.

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Sherry Finzer

We’re excited to debut our first audio interview with renowned flutist, composer and Heart Dance Records label founder, Sherry Finzer. A versatile musician who currently resides in Anthem, Arizona, she’s released several solo and collaborative albums, with her signature style spanning ambient, world, new age and contemporary instrumental musical genres. In this enjoyable segment, we’ll learn more about Sherry Finzer, as we delve into her musical background, discuss current projects and various collaborations, as well as play some of her music!

Sherry Finzer's music is available at Amazon, Bandcamp and other music retailers.