Reflections of the Sun Pt. 3 (Son Como Sangre) appears on the album Sacred Paths by Asia Jazz Project featuring Molina Soleil & Aju (2009)

Jazz meets Latin Reggae meets sultry Spanish vocals and spoken word poetry on the third Reflection of the Sun, highlighting Aju’s multi-faceted abilities as an vocalist, as well as Asia’s diverse sound. 

Asia Fajardo-Wright is an avant-garde saxophonist and composer who leads Asia Jazz Project, plays in the Latin-Reggae band Mono Verde, and writes and produces original cultural and musical productions. 

Sacred Paths – Soulaju’s 2009 collaboration with Asia – is very theme-oriented and theatric in its musicality.  My hope is that Sacred Paths leads to some experimental modern dance productions in coming years.  I would like to see a director/choreographer take Sacred Paths to another level, adding physical movement to these compositions. 

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Reflections of the Sun Pt. 2 (Life Rituals) appears on the album Sacred Paths by Asia Jazz Project featuring Molina Soleil & Aju (2009)

Listening to Aju’s Life Rituals Reflection I am reminded of the importance of rituals, personally, socially, and culturally.  Not so much the Mannequin/mundane rituals of day-to-day life, but the spiritual rituals, love rituals, appreciation of moments that echo the circular and spiraling nature of this life. 

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Reflections of the Sun Pt. 1 (Solar Flare) appears on the album Sacred Paths by Asia Jazz Project featuring Molina Soleil & Aju (2009)

During weeks 32 – 34 of A.M. Soleil, Retrospectively, I get to write about and reflect on pieces that I did not write or record.  Reflections of the Sun parts 1, 2 and 3 were written by Aju, recorded with Asia Jazz Project.  These Reflections reflect, compliment, and contextualize my Letters to the Moon. 

The Letters to the Moon and Reflections of the Sun explore the cosmic dance between the sun and the moon.  This relationship has been revered and celebrated cross-culturally throughout human history.  Life on Earth could not exist without the sun or the moon and the solar balance they create on the planet. 

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