Tree Frog Yoga (www.treefrogyoga.com) - Yoga in Lutz and New Tampa, Florida

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Performer Bios

Jim Beckwith: Composer, Producer, Performer, Vocalist

A performer with an interesting mix of instruments and vocals. First and foremost a vocalist with a magically pure and melodic, soulful voice, Jim mixes in a talent for multiple instruments and types of instruments. Basically, he plays anything he can get his hands on, with a special talent for percussion from all parts of the world. Exotic stringed instruments such as the sitar are in the arsenal, with a real sensitivity to the traditional techniques and a taste for mixing with the modern.
www.jimbeckwith.com/

George Tortorelli: Master Bamboo Flute Designer and Player

He has been a Multi-Instrumentalist since the age of 12. Early in his career, Georges music and concerts were so loved by surrounding communities that he became known as "Medicine Wind" for the healing sound qualities of his Meditative, Peaceful music. Along with a successful recording career and custom flute design for fine arts festivals, he started his own company called Medicine Wind Music. He has recorded three independent records: "TranceMission", "MedicineWind" & "Rites of Passage".

George tours with Celtic Harp and Windham Hill recording artist Lisa Lynne, performing non-stop thoughout the country, including performances at the "Windham Hill Winter Solstice Concert" series. Lisa and George have recorded ten albums together and George's World Flutes continue to be an integral part on Lisa Lynne's Windham Hill releases.

George has appeared with such notables as: RAM DASS, DEEPAK CHOPRA, RASA, RICHIE HAVENS, PAT METHENY, and many more.
www.myspace.com/georgetortorelli

Matthew Kocel: Throat Singer/Sound Healer

A facilitator of healing sound journeys since 1997, Matthew shares his unique gift of holding sacred space for groups and transmitting healing energy through his voice. He is also a member of the One Voice Harmonic Choir - an overtone chanting group based in Vancouver, BC. Samples of their music can be heard at www.healingvoices.net.

Performing with rock & fusion bands in the 80's and 90"s as a bass player and vocalist, Matthew's perception of sound was radically altered in 1989 when for the first time he heard a recording of Tibetan monks. As his spiritual path led him to delve into meditation and chanting, Matthew became aware of harmonics (audible secondary notes) popping up when he slowed down pronunciation of the sacred words in various mantras. In 2000 he acquired the ability to create overtones in the Tibetan and Tuvan style, making two, three, or more notes simultaneously with his voice. This gives the sound a holographic quality, seeming to surround the listener in visionary soundscapes. Matthew is also a Qigong instructor, energetic body worker and Applied Tensegrity massage therapist.

Eluv: Vocalist, Performer, Producer

Born and educated in Melbourne, Australia, Eluv's eclectic and diverse musical expression and style has been greatly influenced by her Egyptian, Greek, and French heritage. She records live sounds of nature in Florida�s lush habitat, and sounds of Atlantic Spotted Dolphins underwater in the Bahamas. In addition to live field recordings, she composes music, adding her ethereal vocals to create her signature �Radiant Sol� music series for Spa, Relaxation, Yoga, Qi Gong, Massage, Reiki and other blissful practices. She is additionally creating a series of Guided Visualization Meditations for healing.

Eluv also performs live shows with Grammy award winning Indian Santur maestro Nandkishor Muley, in his East/West fusion ensemble Maitri. Her practices of Yoga and Qi Gong have greatly supported the growth of her musical healing journey. Eluv is a Level 3 Certified Healing Qi Gong Instructor.

�Music is my vehicle for sharing universal love and light, with others.� �Music is a universal language that transcends time and place.� �It is the language of love, and love is our true essence.� Chanting and vocalizing are a beautiful way for us to connect with true source and our inner place of harmony, joy and peace.
www.eluvmusic.com