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13HANDS/NOMADYOGA

Bringing Music and Yoga to the Galaxy

13 HANDS real name is Dalien. He's a one man, ambient, instrumental world music and folk-rock singersongwriter. On his new double CD project "The Johnny Introspective" and "Thetaland", he creates an eclectic mix of instrumental, tribal, ambient world and folk music styles that provides a "musical Pink Floydian mattress for your mind" as you might actually find yourself completely stress-free by the concert's end! Dalien, is a two-time, 2007 Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, plays over 20 instruments from various cultures, has a song co-written by John Mayer and has shared stage with a diverse range of artists.

With his diverse background in world, healing and contemporary folk music, along with serving as a Professor of Yoga at Montclair State University, he's been able to integrate his music and health credentials into an educational, health management and entertainment companyŠ..as he's been branded as the "Yogi Rocker".

Actually, he's just a regular guy with several degrees from the school of hard knocks, perseverance and adversity. As a teenager he suffered and overcame a very difficult health crisis along with facing the tragic, emotional loss of his father in a plane crash. These life changing experiences transformed him into an "old soul" of sorts, literally overnight. Dalien credits these life events as the catalyst that put him on the path to exploring music and yoga as healing modalities today.

If one were to put Neil Young, Pink Floyd, Native American and world percussion music in a blender, then you've got an idea of his vibe. The music is CHILLŠ..and REAL as the ambient and vocal textures seem to create a relaxed, hypnotic-like state. After listening you may feel compelled to buy Dalien a sandwich, be his best friend or loan him use of your yacht for the weekend. His lyrics smack you over the head and shake your heart with undeniable truths. Its impossible to hide from these songs and sentiments....... hence his "What If Floyd Met Freud" mantraŠ..Are you ready for this couch?

Songs like "Take the Blue Pill" make you feel like you've stepped into a sonic time zone. Bombs, sirens, etc. could be going off around you and you'd still be entranced by the guitar textures. On "Big Lie", he turns rock prophet as he creates a Velvet Underground meets American Bandstand retro vibe with a cutting, introspective lyric exploring various themes surrounding procrastination, social manipulation and avoidance.

Whether the live setup is show, a health/stress management lecture or an integrated yoga/mind-body presentation, he approaches his live events with the enthusiasm of an exploring child in the wilderness. His musical setup is extremely innovative. Its' like he's built his own miniature spaceship by incorporating various pedals, sound effects and his trusty IPOD. On stage he's takes on the role of improvisational, mad scientist whose functioning as if he has 13 Hands.....and feet....as he uses them too.

13 HANDS has shared stage with a diverse range of artists from Run DMC, Paula Cole and Morley toLaurie Anderson and Tuvan Throat singers He's worked with BIG NOISE, an artistic development, internet marketing company whose credits include: Christina Aguilera, Chicago and Patti Rothberg to name a few.

WHAT DOES 13 HANDS MEAN?
13 HANDS is linked back to the Malaysian Martial Arts forms. It's not a fighting style, per se, but rather 13 energy positions in which to hold the hand that will generate and focus chi when implemented into the practice. I have always known that this creative voyage I'm on is rooted in the divine, creative energy and the name really just resonated and encompasses the various aspects of my creative visionŠ.so I stayed with it.

Information: contact info@nancydakota.com 973-783-9642 • 13hands.com • 13hands1@nac.net • and yes, on myspace.com/13hands