Acoustic Soul/Folk with a Cosmic Consciousness

13 MP3 Songs
URBAN/R&B: Soul, FOLK: Modern Folk



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Mikuak Rai

With a soothing vocal presence, poignant lyrics, and soulful sincerity, Mikuak Rai (pronounced ma-koo-ah ray) is on a mission to inspire and enliven the hearts and minds of all children upon the water planet. An Indigenous Indigo, Mikuak is a living embodiment of evolved consciousness, reflected through his approach to life and the creative arts.

The former bandleader of the Washington, DC-based progressive funk-rock-soul outfit Moya, Mikuak Rai continues to keep an open, creative ear to the ground, intuitively anticipating and inwardly listening for his next artistic movements. Folk artist, truth seeker, spiritual warrior, planetary steward, and world-bridger...this describes not only his life purpose, but also the nature and intention of his music. His newest release, "SimpleTruth" (BEarth Tones Music/SoulFolk) takes listeners on a veritable guided meditation through a kaleidoscope of thought and emotion, set to the backdrop of natural, acoustic piano. This recording represents a return to the Source - live, organic, soul-filled artistry. Love, awareness, forgiveness, and awakening are the prevalent themes of this, Mikuak's first solo work.

Drawing inspiration from music of all genres, his sound and content have been compared to that of the late John Lennon and Donnie Hathaway as well as Gil-Scott Heron, Bill Withers and Ben Harper; though, with one listen, it is clear that singer, songwriter, musician, and composer Mikuak has crafted a style all his own. As he sings on the album's first song entitled Rainbow, "It's time to shine that light and break out from the norm"; and, that is just how Mikuak intends to be...free to shine. The Universe is calling and Mikuak Rai has answered. Please email Mikuak at mikuak.rai@gmail.com for booking and other inquiries.