Ethnic & Electronic Artist Dawoud Unleashes 7 Albums Forged During Quarantine

https://the-levant.com/meditating-music-sufi-science-fiction-dawoud-kringle/

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“Dawoud is one of the most forward thinking musicians on the New York Music scene. [He] has created a musical world that unites the past, present and future of sound.   For him, no borders seem to exist and the most distant of inspirations, the most seemingly warring thoughts can live in perfect harmony.  This is music as a healing and calming force, something the world needs now more than ever.

• Sal Cataldi: NYS MUSIC, musician

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“This show was a great first experience for me of Renegade Sufi, a fine unit which, like a lot of the most creative musicians today, pulls disparate musical influences into a coherent whole. As befits a band whose leader lists Jimi Hendrix as a big influence, they have a fiery and propulsive sound, with bandleader Dawoud Kringle, a member of that unusual species: the sitar shredder, a friendly, mystic figure on stage. “

• Matt Cole, from doobeedoobeedoo.info

“Dawoud has succeeded in bringing a group together with a rather improvisational rhythmical fundament (bass, some programmed rhythms or percussion) with a very individual sound. The style is partly with an often rather loose chill-out groove, a partly jazzy improvisation. There are improvisations with sitar and flute combined, or sometimes sitar and acoustic guitar on one track. There are talks with a spiritual or philosophical fusion spoken word element, (on Freedom it is as a more frustrated expression –here like a kind of dub hiphop fusion). The electronic sequenced grooves are also very attractive in a different, also groovy way.

• Gerald Van Waes. Psychevanhetfolk

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“In a world where evil forces have effectively hijacked not only the public’s peace of mind but the very thing we call “religion,” it is truly heartening to find spirited artists like Dawoud who understand, experience, and live true religion through their art. The essence of all religion is spiritual connectivity with the Divine; who better than a contemporary Renegade Sufi to bring the classical mysticism of Islam to the modern world?”

• Azhar Usman; Stand up comedian

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“They intertwine together and at the same time move separately. The music is so beautiful and makes the experience so relaxing and refreshing in the world on free improvised music”

• Christina McLean.

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“Dawoud has a brand new album called “Renegade Sufi”, a great atmospheric album that fuses mystic jazz influences to chill out atmospheres and oriental instruments, like his magical sitar. If Jimi Hendrix played sitar, he’d sound like Dawoud!”

• Kristin Parascondolo. Deadly Kristin Magazine

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“Dawoud’s sitar was a revelation”

• Benoir. World Beat Jazz Newsletter.

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What I dig the most about this is the way Dawoud uses subtle layers of spacey, electronic samples that float around his central sitar playing, adding some mystery to what some might think they already anticipate will happen. Groovy mood music that is not too demanding but is still enticing”

BLG. Dwontown Music Gallery

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Dawoud is a brilliant, hardworking and immensely talented individual. I am honored to know such a genius. Musically, he is original and he has no peers. He is a performing artist of the highest caliber. Dawoud Kringle’s work in his other fields of expertise is thorough and he gives all of himself to his job performance. As a writer, he is an upcoming bestselling author. Dawoud Kringle is a master, a true Renaissance man, and an asset to our human culture.

– Laurence Gallien (pianist, composer, author)

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Dawoud has been contributing CD reviews, concert reviews, short music essays to my music on-line magazine DooBeeDooBeeDoo for the last 4 years. His writing is very skillful and very deep. Being a musician himself he’s able to write things from the point of view of a musician, believing that music speaks for and to people. He’s also a very gifted musician playing the sitar in music situations nobody else would play this instrument.

– Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi (saxophonist, composer, founder and president of Musicians For Musicians, publisher of Doobeedoobeedoo Magazine)

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Dawoud excels at anything he can get his hands on. He is creative, passionate and sincere. He is compelled to work diligently and works well with others. Dawoud has a formidable intellect, but is very humble and unassuming. He has earned my highest regard as a unique, talented, and spiritual man.

– Peter Kafkas (guitarist, president of Precious Studios)

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Dawoud is a creative innovative multi instrumentalist whether on guitar , sitar or any of the other instruments he seems a natural it. Dawoud is definitely 1 of todays top players. I have met a lot of good musicians in my time all with huge egos but not Dawoud. He is a good human being and that means a lot when your working with a great artist.

– William Ruiz (percussionist)

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Dawoud brings excellence to his work. He manages during his performances to engage his audience and take them to places they have never been, as few solo artists can.

– Saadia Sallahudeen (concert producer, president of University of the Streets, director of Muhammad Sallahudeen Memorial Theater)

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Dawoud is a highly talented & multifaceted artist whose creativity seems to know no bounds. Over the past 3 years his music, writing, and visual art have delighted my senses and moved my spirit. Last March, I had the pleasure of conducting an interview with him about his first self-published novel. Our conversation was punctuated with the profound statement that “We are ambassadors of divinity.” I have no doubt that this idea infuses all that he creates and shares with the world. He’s professional, intelligent, and refreshingly candid. Hiring or collaborating with him would surely be an unforgettable experience!

– Noelle V. Dor (writer, artist, holistic healer)

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Dawoud is a rare example of artistic spiritual personality that functions globally with maximum of eloquence and professionalism!

– Ilija Stankovic (film producer / director for Fiesta Mania Productions)

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I have known Dawoud for several years now and he has performed at several of my events, to my delight. He is nothing short of genius as a musician. His work ethic is extremely high, which cinches the deal for me in believing that he is both a joy to work with as well as a superb musician. Most importantly, his music is deliciously entrancing, beautifully exhilarating, engaging, and both complex and meditative, with just the right edge. He has mad skills as a musician, and continues to perfect his craft relentlessly; he writes his own music and also adapts other classics in surprisingly refreshing ways.

– Salma Jane Chiu (Yoga instructor, nutrition, holistic healer, writer, event planner)

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Dawoud is a very talented musician and writer. He plays guitar, sitar and other ethnic instruments. His writing reflects a great sensitivity to cultural and artistic values.

– Kelvyn Bell (guitarist, composer)

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Dawoud is a great musician and humble guy. I’ve watched him perform and hung out with him many times at Alex Grey’s Chapel of Sacred Mirrors a few years back. He is definitely a unique character and a trustworthy individual.

– Kalipitus Arts (film maker, animator, artist)

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ASSORTED COMMENTS FROM

PEOPLE LIKE YOU!

I am an Accountant from India. I am a regular visitor and member of ALUmmah and Alif Music sites. It is just great to hear our Muslim brothers making such music. I thank you for your music! It is very inspiring, crossing boundaries. Today is a wonderful day for me because I have found an artist that has brought music to a new level for me. Now I became one of your favourite fans. Thank you for sharing your beautiful music.

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YOUR PLAYING IS GREAT AND I THINK YOU ARE SHOWING KIDS OF TODAY HOW TO PLAY. KEEP IT GOING MY FRIEND. YOU HAVE TO SHOW KIDS WHO HAVE NEVER SEEN PLAYERS LIKE YOU HOW TO PLAY THEN THEY WILL PLAY STUFF LIKE YOU AND THEY WILL SEE CAUSE OF THE INTERNET. ALL THE BEST IN ALL YOU DO.

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“I’m enjoying your versatile sounds. What an elegant way to utilize your blends of genre.”

 

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“Amazing sir …such a beautiful music …normally I don’t get chance to listen to this kind of music ..but this is something unique …it takes me somewhere else.”

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“Really feelin the music. Some cool out, take a cruise in the upper atmosphere and just watch the planet!!”

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“Nice sounds! Cool to find something different, creative and spiritual.”

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“YOU ARE AMAZZZZING!!!! I am so enthralled by your sound. Keep doing your thing and know that I will stay tuned and you have a fan in NC!”

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“j’adore your ecclectic style in music – Very soothing!! Its great to see some originality.”

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“I very much enjoy your music and only hope you will continue to create Spiritual sounds! Best wishes from Paris.”

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“Absolutely Beautiful!!!! Your music gave me chills! Awesome. You are an inspiration to say the least. Today is a wonderful day for me because I have found an artist that has brought music to a new level for me. Thank you sharing your beautiful music. This is what I call creation at it’s best. Thank you for venturing out into the unknown to bring forth originality to us all.”

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“You are a new experimental instrumentalist in the musical universe, an original musician… the new American Mozart”

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“Your music.. is a fly on the wall..in the bedroom of chi, like a moist tongue welcomes the nectar. Inspires nectar flow… In divine service..a missing puzzle piece filled. Music healing to the wounded butterfly.”

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There is something so special/wonderful/nourishing about the music of Dawoud Kringle…it’s sitar, guitar, spirituality, yatra and so much more. It was blissful to sip my Nepalese tea, listen to Dawoud and his bandmates enchant and enrich as the music wafted up and around…life is so good.. 

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There’s so few gifts of music to the world that have truly psychoactive property, but time and time again, the moment I hear you play, no matter which instrument, i hear your deep beautiful spirit evoking its message as divinity guides your strong fingers to send the world weary to a better place in their hearts. You are a provider of truly nutritional sound, and I salute you, brother!

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Isn’t it such an amazing gift that we can create music that helps us at our intense levels of emotions and minds, to have such affect as to sooth such busy minds, and to think of its affects on less busy minds, tis truly transcendental.

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You know I recognize the depth that goes into your work, and the intent. Am glad that dark angry places have wise ones like you who’s gifts keep the darkness at bay. It’s unfortunate that people like us never realize our affects on society, because we see so much that needs to be healed, but in our vigils, we find ourselves doing what society needs from us, and our roles are modest to our perception, but grandiose on its affects on the world around us. Because all it takes is one person to wake up with that sound in their hearts, once a part of you, you notice within yourself a power that heals, this music reminds our souls of an ancient power we all once had, a power to heal our wounded hearts. 

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There are those who sit close to angels and hear their whispers which then become song, and then there are those who are angels who got fed up with the message not getting across, so they dwell in to human form, so that the voice of the divine can be heard by human ears, and that voice of love finds its way through the minds and creativity of willing conduits of such beauty, those who truly glow are often like you, you who from behind the veil of underground labeling, inspire those who hear the whispers of the angels that speak through your sound. Those whispers inspire peace. With every piece I have heard you do, there has always been that mystic whisper of a human soul who has become an angel inside through its quest for perseverance of the divine love and light that keeps the shadows of lurking negative emotions at bay. Like a bolt of lightning striking the sand, beautiful solid colors from sound, and strong spiritual medicine for a country that direly needs it. With each time your wings spread wide and share its light, you remind lost souls of their light, and thus their wings spread to flight, may we all be united in the divine as its miracles shared through those like you who let the light flow.

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Sir ur music makes me sad, made my lips dry and complexion pale with surroundings of deep thought,  thank u