Dear Friends,

I hope you're staying warm.

Up here in the hills, it’s not warm—tonight will be 1º and that’s not counting the wind! I’m enjoying sitting by the fire, writing to you and dreaming of spring. Meanwhile, music fills the air and keeps me warm inside. 

It’s an honor to be part of some incredibly warming things.

First, the new album by my friend and incredible composer/multi-instrumentalist Bryan Senti. La Marea features his playing, bass by Spencer Zahn, the Czech National Symphony and my cello playing.

The album was featured on NPR's best albums of the week playlists in October. 

Listen to La Marea on your favorite platform and watch this incredible video of the title track—

The soundtrack to Jimmy in Saigon is out, by my friend and Krishna Das bandmate John McDowell, who scored the Oscar-winning film Born into Brothels.

John collaborated with Sabina Sciubba of Brazilian Girls—my old Brooklyn buddies—to compose the music for this award-winning doc. 

I play both written and improvised parts that are featured in many scenes of the film. 

Listen here on your favorite platform. 
 

Live:

I’m looking forward to playing with Krishna Das and Nina Rao at the upcoming Menla winter retreat, which will also feature performance artist Marina Abramowic.

And see you at Tibet House NYC on January 1 for 108 Hanuman Chalisas with Nina, KD and many more.

Stay warm and keep putting the love out there—we need it.

Yours in music,

Noah

Dear Friends,

I hope you're enjoying the beginnings of Fall. 

Here in the Northern Catskills, the leaves are almost past their peak and it's been quite a show. I think for the first time I'm not feeling like it's time for back to school. It's only taken 3 decades for that sensation to fade! I'm glad to have time in Nature to keep my mind from spinning around current events, like a whirlpool in the stream. 

I think certain things going into the world can be a remedy for those woes. It was a deep honor to play on Home in the Heart,  the new album from Krishna Das, and to write the string arrangement for the track Amitabha Mantra. Home came out one week ago and is available on your favorite platform. 

Stay well, enjoy Nature and whatever else keeps you happy.

I hope to see you at an event very soon!

Yours in music,

Noah

❤️🙏

Dear Friends!

These days it takes some effort to stay cool, on all levels. I hope you're in good spirits, enjoying life, your beloveds and communities. 

Looking around, I sometimes lose my cool, but then I remember that losing it never helped. In these moments, I’m grateful for music.

I’m very excited about the release of Genoa Strings’ first single- KK’s Theme, now on Bandcamp and all platforms! Genoa is Genevieve Walker of the Krishna Das band and me, and this is her composition celebrating our dear friend KK Sah- Ram Dass'  brother from India. The track is made mostly of layers of violin and cello, both written and improvised, with a little piano and flugelhorn as well.

Please consider supporting us and our music by listening and downloading the track. Streaming platforms don't support musicians! But if you must, here’s a link to all platforms

Enjoy the sounds!