Living Earth Circle is truly honored to present the following performers at the 2006 Grandmother Council Community Conference:

Children's Peace Choir

Assembled in Fall 2005, local children ages 7-12 will use their voices to convey heartfelt messages of peace, diversity and love. Lead by Dave Morrison, in their debut performance these youthful artists will delight and inspire their audience.

Duane Light

Duane has been blessing Ashland with his musicianship at many special and sacred events.

Eostar

Her sources of inspiration include the picturesque landscape she lives in, minute manifestations of the greatness of Spirit, glimpses of internal landscapes and reflections of the cosmos through the eye of the visionary. Eostar lives in Mount Shasta, Northern California, enjoying the gifts of nature and the powerful vibrational frequency at the foothills of the renowned sacred volcano. Aside from working as an artist she is also a "cosmic-folk" singer / songwriter / performer, and also a didjeridoo player and improvisational vocalist of the meditational journey-music band "EO". She is the founder of the unique self-healing support system called "Therap-eo" (www.artmarketonline.co.za/therap_eo). Eostar's paintings are exposed at Soul Connections (on N. Mount Shasta Boulevard) as well as at temporary exhibits.

Gentle Thunder

Gentle Thunder is a passionate visionary and trailblazer. Drawing upon her foundation as a drummer and her Native American, Cree heritage, her musical path expanded into an innovative multi-instrumentalist and intuitive composer. While living in Mt. Shasta, CA her expression has grown to encompass hammer dulcimer, Native American flute, piano, taiko and ceremonial drumming. Gentle Thunder creates a sacred space for all who attend to close their eyes, pay attention to their breath, relax, and go deeply into their connection with Source. The music that she creates each time, whether it is on the drum, hammer dulcimer or Native American flute, is a direct reflection of all those present at each gathering. She says, “It is my intention to hold the space for the remembrance of our wholeness and to awaken a deep sense of inner peace. Our world is moving at a very fast pace, and having the time to reconnect with our center is vital.” She has released two acclaimed solo CDs: Awakening Remembrance, an exquisite hammer dulcimer release, and the recent Winds of the Heart, bringing the power and peace of simplicity through the solo Native American flute. Both CDs will be available at the gathering. To learn more about Gentle Thunder and hear her music visit: www.1gentlethunder.com

Harmony

For the 4th year, Harmony will be singing a special song to honor the grandmothers. This song was written by Living Earth Circle founder Lisa Pavati.

Harpvision - Irene Tukuafu

Harpvision is named so because the harps that Irene makes are for blind children, it could be “their vision”. Irene lives in Ashland where she is the maker of harps and psalteries, music maker for special occasions, mother of 14 children, Mother Grand of 37. No matter how you read it, “harp 4 you” means just as it reads, we have a harp for you. If you need someone to play at your special occasion, then “harp 4 you” can be there. www.harp4you.net (541) 488-1676

Heavenly Harpestry by Heather Andrews

Perfect for parties, gatherings, or any occasion! Contact: (541) 324-6443

Heather Hutton

Heather Hutton finds empowerment and connection to her Soul's mystery through the art of being a songs tress, vocalist, and a guide for others' exploration of music and voice. She is a public school music teacher, private voice coach, and Ashland Unity musician. She is currently recording a CD with Richard Williams. Contact information will be available at booths.

Jen Ambrose

Jen Ambrose blends folk, blues and world music into an earthy style that is in one moment melodic and subtle, and in the next deep and gritty. Her vocals are strong, soulful and penetrating, supported by a guitar style that ranges from driving rhythms to intricate finger and flat-picking. The poetry of her lyrics speaks to a changing humanity within a changing world, they sing to what is real, natural and raw. Jen has been heard in a diversity of settings from performing her bluesy originals for the Ashland Blues Festival to accompanying local belly-dance troupes with vocals, flute, and percussion. This range of technique creates a unique signature sound that Jen cultivates in her music. Her first, self-produced CD — "Nectar Of Your Dreams" — is currently available through Imaginary Records at www.imaginaryrecords.com. Her second album will be released in the coming year.

Living Earth Circle - Lisa Pavati

Lisa founded Living Earth Circle in Ashland, Oregon 1999 to catalyze and celebrate the positive transformation of individuals, the community, and the planet. The group offers performance art ceremonies for a multitude of community events facilitating social and environmental responsibility and public seasonal celebrations incorporating experiential and performance art. Visit www.livingearthcircle.org to learn more.

Louise Paré

Louise is also the director of The Life in Harmony Center in Talent where she teaches spirituality and wellness classes and sees private clients for body-based spiritual counseling. After many years of living in the midwest, she is delighted to be living once again in southern Oregon where she is close to her family. She brings extensive experience in the fields of religious education with adults, families, and youth, women's spirituality, social justice, holistic health, and movement healing arts as well as yoga philosophy, psychology and science. She is published in The Spiral Path: Explorations in Women's Spirituality , Streams From the River: Women's Sacred Wisdom, Keys to the Open Gate: A Women's Spirituality Sourcebook, Goddessing Regenerated and the forthcoming She is Everywhere! A Sampler of Feminist Spiritual Writings. Contact Louise at (541) 482 - 4755 rvuufoa@mind.net

Nancy Bloom

Nancy Bloom's soul-stirring songs are woven from global strands of mystical melodies. She will perform inspirational music of the sacred Earth. Nancy’s solo recordings are “Spirits Walking the Wind” and her newly released CD, “Sweet Sacred Mystery.” To learn more about Nancy visit www.spiritinbloom.com.

NurJamila Elliott

Nurjamila Elliott was initiated into the path of Sufism in 1978. She is a Sheikh in the Sufi Ruhaniat International and in the Sufi Movement International. Nurjamila is also a Cherag (ordained minister) and provides services in Astrological counseling, weddings, house and baby blessings and more. Nurjamila is a Yoga instructor and a long time student of Buddhist and Red Road Teachings. Nurjamila is a Conductor in the Dervish Healing Order, which is the ray of Hazrat Inayat Khan's teachings that are devoted to spiritual healing. She is also the lead drummer for Ashland Sufi Heart Circle's Dance and Zikr circles. Nurjamila will be the spiritual director of Northwest Sufi Camp in 2006. To find out more about Nurjamila and Ashland Sufi Heart Circle please visit www.ashlandsufi.com.

Rogue Valley Peace Choir

Ashland’s Rogue Valley Peace Choir, under the direction of Dave Marston, has more than 100 members. The choir’s vision to inspire the community to show respect and compassion for others regardless of race, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disabilities, or political persuasion is reflected through the music selected, which is designed to open hearts and minds in the celebration of life. In its third year, the Rogue Valley Peace Choir has performed at various functions and venues throughout the Rogue Valley, including Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations, Ashland’s Rotary holiday dinner for shut-ins, Ashland’s Festival of Lights holiday celebration, the Lithia Park band shell on July 4, at the Youth Correctional Facility in Grants Pass and at Earth Day in North Mountain Park.

Seraphim

Seraphim plays gentle, contemplative music which they hope is healing, to accompany the transformative and sacred in people's lives. They tailor the music to your situation and your request so that a wide variety of music may be drawn from New-Age-style improvisation, to Celtic, popular, or the rich Jewish and Christian traditions. Seraphim has been playing events in the Rogue Valley for the past year. Their CD "Seraphim Album One" has been used for healing, easing pain, meditation, yoga, and just creating a serene relaxing mood. Seraphim is: Irene Bernstein – flute; Esther Halvorson-Hill – flute; Kathleen Page – harp. Conact them at phone: 541-482-0156 e-mail: seraphim@halvorsonhill.net

SOU’S NASU Native American Drum

The Native American Student Union at Southern Oregon University is a student organization that strives to provide social and educational support to Native American Students, raise awareness of contemporary Native American cultures and issues, and sponsor educational and cultural programs for the campus and community. For more information, call 552-6463.

Talia Rose Lieberman

Harpist, Songstress, Storyteller of tales from many lands, Ceremonialist, Guide of magical journeys to sacred lands such as Ireland and England, Musical instructor of soul singing and harp playing, Facilitator of groups and workshops such as “Mother’s Chalice” a workshop exploring mythos and magical skills for the sacred feminine, and Speaker/Educator on the Sacred Feminine... To find out more about what Talia can offer you contact her at Phone: (415) 457-5683 (LOVE) or E-mail: TaliaRose@Earthlink.Net

Windsong

Windsong beautifully blends original folk and soul music with tribal and reggae rythmns to create sweet harmonies. Windsong is originally from British Columbia and has been writing and sharing her music for over twenty years. Her solo recordings are “Carry Me” and “Mother I Feel You.” Windsong is a strong woman singing in celebration and protection of Mother Earth.