A word from Erin: Music holds a mysterious, mystical magic that has captivated me my whole life. I have listed a few of the artists I am inspired by, and this is by no means a complete list!
MUSIC
Prince Michael Franti Ali Farke Toure
Peter Gabriel Keith Jarrett Jurassic Five
Glen Velez David Byrne Miles Davis
Led Zeppelin The Beatles Zakir Hussain
Cheb i Sabbah Annie Lennox Mozart
Aerosmith The Rolling Stones Sly & the Family Stone
Bobby McFerrin Afro Celts Aretha Franklin
A.R. Rahman Lisa Gerrard Beck
Madonna John McLaughlin Mark Farina
I believe in utilizing a diverse palate of sounds for all of our enjoyment and benefit. In Nia, we view movement potential in the body as infinite. I view music potential the same way. Music does not need to have a beat, exclusively, for us to be drawn in to our dance. We are already dancing through life...before the music even begins in class! Can you see how you dance through your own life?
L-I-N-K-S
Nia-related
www.nianow.com - The Nia Headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
Other movement arts
www.hoopgirl.com - One inspiring woman taking hooping to new dimensions...Hoop Hoop Hurray!
www.soulmotion.com - The ecstatic movement ministry of Vinn Marti.
www.taketina.com - literally use your body to explore the primal, intricate, expansive energies of rhythm. Too incredible to articulate.
Maui studios
www.thestudiomaui.com - The Studio Maui is an acclaimed movement center located in Haiku, Maui.
www.mauilotusyoga.com - Maui Lotus Yoga is the yoga & Nia spot for Kihei, Maui!
Music-related
www.sixdegreesrecords.com - label based in San Francisco featuring streaming radio, digital downloads and incredible artists!
www.dakinirecords.com - based in Tokyo, loads of ambient, hypnotic trance with hints of the Orient.
www.cdbaby.com - online music store featuring a lot of independent artists.
More links coming soon....keep checking back!