Inspirations

Inspirations

Buhloone Mindstate (1993) and Stakes Is High (1996) by De La Soul
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Music Videos: “Breakadawn” prod. by Prince Paul & “Stakes Is High” prod. by J Dilla
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Safauna stands in solidarity with all those taking action

Painting by Tadami Yamada, 1978

Fibonacci’s Dance by @karborn
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Silkscreen and 23.5 karat red gold leaf on cotton rag, 2020

House (1977) directed & produced by experimental filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi

Cover artwork by Italian painter Aldo Bressanutti, 1971

New single “Inside Out” by Dalai Sadhana released on the @safauna label out now
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Two new videos paired with each song, link in bio to watch full versions of both
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Carnival video by @dalaisadhana
Inside Out video by @shelushy

Sun Ra Arkestra live in Kalisz, Poland, December 1986

Experimental LPs by UK dub collective New Age Steppers recorded from ‘80-82 for On-U Sound Records
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The New Age Steppers were founded by Adrian Sherwood and featured a wide blend of post-punk and reggae artists including Ari Up, Viv Alber

Watercolor, gouache, and graphite works by Colorado-based visual artist Jacob Van Loon @jacobvanloon

Spirale (1976) by Romanian modal jazz quartet Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner
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Cover artist unknown
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Playlist in bio includes a track from this LP

Multimedia artworks by American photographer & adventurer Peter Beard who spent much of his life at his ranch in Kenya documenting and spreading awareness on mankind’s destructive relationship with the local wildlife
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Model in 1st and

Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse (1971) & Outlaw (1970) psychedelic soul/jazz-funk albums by Eugene McDaniels aka The Left Rev. McD (1935-2011)
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McDaniels’ was a legendary producer, songwriter, and vocalist who started his career mak

World ambient albums by American avant-garde trumpet player and composer Jon Hassell recorded from ‘76-82
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Cover art on photos 1, 4, & 6 by Abdul Mati Klarwein

Works by Korean visionary illustrator Ram Han @ram__han

World of Echo (1986) by avant-garde cellist and experimental composer Arthur Russell
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This was the only full-length solo studio album released by Arthur Russell during his lifetime despite his prolific musical output (1951-1992)
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Last pho

Oil paintings by Italian artist Sexto Canegallo (1892-1966)

Sky Islands (1977) by Caldera, Latin jazz fusion band formed in NYC active from ’76-79
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Co-produced by early Earth, Wind, & Fire keyboardist Larry Dunn and released on Capitol Records
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Cover design by Shusei Nagaoka

Spaces designed by American installation artist James Turrell

Paintings by Belgian surrealist René Magritte (1898-1967)