Between Four Eyes I love working for this team, especially in Africa. Between Four Eyes facilitates educational workshops to explore mindful awareness as a way to foster peaceful and conflict resolving lifestyles. Workshops engage participants through large and small group dialogue, building on the gifts and uniqueness of local citizens. We address challenges that face personal and community restoration and we seed conversations to support a new way of thinking, one that promotes a story distinct from the past. www.betweenfoureyes.org
Inspired Future For nearly a decade now, I have collaborated with Aileen Gibb, founder of Inspired Future. Her vision and passion for change in the corporate culture has resulted in a range of in-depth leadership programs, team building sessions, and training retreats that help individuals activate, connect with and energize their personal leadership dreams. Aileen and I offer regular courses in Scotland, Banff (Alberta), and at the University of Saskatchewan. www.inspiredfuture.org
CASP - The Canadian Association of Sound Practitioners As a newly formed organization, CASP is a coalition of therapists, musicians, performers and teachers who respect an ancient principle: sound, when expressed with purpose and artistry, can promote individual and group well-being. Check out: www.soundpractitioners.com
Martha Randall and Nia Movement Martha and I have blended movement and music projects together for over two decades. I love her inclusive approach to movement and regularly team up with her. www.niadancer.com
Alan David and Small World Concerts If you live in Toronto, plug into Alan's events. He brings in world class musicians to perform in small and large venues.www.smallworldmusic.com
Kalimba Magic Wherever I travel, I bring along Kalimba Magic products. Mark Holdaway is passionate about the African thumb piano. www.kalimbamagic.com
TRIUNE Triune is composed of Jen Gillmor, Yuri Gorbachow, and me. We play improvisational music on a wide range of world instruments. TRIUNE brings soul, groove, and imagination to the sonic palette. Contact gdiggins@aol.com
Jen Gillmor plays bass in a number of my musical projects. She also excels as a gifted bodyworker for those needing self-care. www.harmonyhands.ca
David Hickey and I periodically collaborate on concerts or meditative journeys using sound. Check out David. www.crystaljourney.ca
Dennis Gaumond and the Bhadra Collective When I can, I like to sit in as guest with Dennis and the Collective. Check out Dennis at: www.whyislife.com and The Bhadra Collective at: www.bhadra.ca
Soul Drums Doug Sole and I go way back as friends and collaborators. We frequently bring a program on World Music to public school in the Greater Toronto area. Soul Drums, in my opinion, is the best percussion store in Toronto and hosts a ton of great workshops. www.souldrums.com