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Originally from Philadelphia, Jah Levi, the son of record producer and world renowned folklorist Kenneth S. Goldstein, first learned guitar from the late Rev. Gary Davis in the 1960's, and later learned bass guitar as his "main" instrument. After studying music with many great master musicians and teachers, he majored in Ethnomusicology and world music studies. A trained herbalist and acupuncturist, he is "livicated" to proliferating consciousness through proper living "standing up to do the right thing."

The band Jah Levi and Higher Reasoning performs a unique blend of Reggae-Rastafarian music that is spiritually uplifting and fun to dance to. Jah Levi founded Theocratic Records, one of the first independent reggae record labels in america, and JAH WORKS STUDIOS, the first solar powered digital (24-bit) recording studio in the world.

Jah has performed on the same stage with many reggae, folk and pop super stars such as: Ziggy Marley, Burning Spear, Ijahman Levi, Ras Michael, Culture, Israel Vibration, The Itals, Wailing Souls, Bob Dylan, The Persuasions, Peter Gabriel, Black Uhuru, Andrew Tosh, The Wailers, Hamsa Lila, Lost at Last, etc. He has also performed at festivals worldwide such as: the Glastonbury Festival in England, the Philadelphia Folk Fest, Reggae on the river, and the Seattle Hemp Fest and has played a large majority of the major music venues in North America. He has enjoyed chart action with his music on radio and Television around the world.

His music continues to influence people with a powerful synergy of uplifting music and thought provoking lyrics, truly medicine for the hungry and afflicted soul, spreading a message of love and unity for all beings.

Jah is an ordained bishop of the Essene church, a minister of the soga del alma church of Peru and a card carrying member of the Native American church. He is the founder of THE HEALING LIGHT ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL PRACTICE in the Netherlands, and practices a unique form of ceremonial shamanism and healing work with plant medicines. He is known worldwide as an adept facilitator of transformation and healing. He has influenced a whole generation of musicians, and many inspired and successful bands were born from musical and spiritual seeds planted in the hearts of many though his music. His moving performances have become milestones in the lives of those who experience him in concert.

He is not only inspired, but educated, holding advanced degrees in ethnomusicology, electronics, engineering, medicine and martial arts as well as certification as a master of Luthiery (musical instrument building) with in depth knowledge of over 200 stringed and percussive instruments. He is an adept musician of the highest order. His conviction to the Rastafarian faith, combined with his unique understanding of world music, music production, healing arts, technology and spirituality, comprise a man on a mission: to deliver the message of love, unity, and survival to millions of people worldwide through live performances, recordings and radio broadcasts in over 72 nations.

www.jahlevi.com

by Paul Mamakos
Founder, Everything Raw + Raw Games

 

 
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After high school, I found myself falling even deeper into a numbed and
unhealthy lifestyle. I had been accepted to the New England Culinary
Institute in Montpelier, Vermont. The five years spent studying at
culinary school gave me a strong background in food preparation, but I
still felt as though there should have been more to life. My experience
in school was followed by a period of 5 years back in my home town of
Branford, Connecticut. With constant trips to the bar and late nights
of partying, I had given up on myself and was far removed from"the good
life". My struggle to find happiness drew me away from the ones I loved
and found me struggling to smile. My life took a beautiful turn on March 25th 2006.  While attending the Expo West Food Show in Anaheim, California, I was fortunate enough to meet David Wolfe, one of the leading authority in raw foods.  His vibrancy and knowledge of food was amazing.  Over night I decided to give up meat, dairy, coffee, and cigarettes.  Within days my energy soared, my weight declined, and my entire outlook on life was different. Choosing to live a raw-vegan lifestyle was by far the greatest decisions I have ever made.  Two years later, I am 50 lbs lighter and am in the best shape of my life.  I have brought my health to a point where I am currently training to run the Vermont 100 mile endurance run in July 2008.  I know now that it is part of my life purpose to help heal this planet and empower people to make better choices to feel and look their best.

Many Blessings To You, Frank Giglio"
www.rawfoodfrank.wordpress.com