“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” ― Nikola Tesla
“The words Collective Wave were born from the understanding of music... Music as vibration, vibration as sound, sound as light, physical and spiritual patterns… all coming together through a harmonial frequency which carries and expands information in order to create and move forward, to then create and move forward. This is a collective of waves.”
2014 began strong! Full of energy and ready for what ever comes forth and what ever we choose to manifest. Every new year comes with improvements and so we will continue to grow towards what we believe...
After many hours of traveling we are back in Quito. We headed out to the coast of Ecuador from January 5th to the 13th. We went to Canoa, volunteered at the Rio Muchacho Orgánic Farm and then ended up in Montañita for the weekend.
It was all an amazing learning experience and it is bringing us closer to our sustainable and resilient goals.
Hot off the AP lab, "Unify The Tribes" - is the latest music video/mini-documentary. Follow Audiopharmacy and watch Teao's formerly instrumental production known as "Revolution TV" get laced with lyrical love from talented musicians hailing from Detroit, Trinidad & Tobago, and the S. Pacific. The video was filmed during and shortly upon completing last year's American Music Abroad Tour.
Happy New Year! We are very excited to welcome 2014...
Everything is connected...
Listen while you read... Baylando Records - EL Kool Kyle
Ohhh YES! and here we are, a new year coming up with new adventures...! Personally, this year I am connecting with nature. Being with nature these last few weeks has been full of wonders... There is so much to learn and it is very exciting.
RE:
+ Sub-projects for Collective Wave:
- Kitchen Garden
- Proper Disposal of Waste Plan
- Urban Land
- Abuelito's Farm
- Fundación Cambugán's Farm
+ Highly recommended learning Institutes for resilient communities.
This is what Collective Wave is all about. These Institutes are very literal in terms of radically changing the way society lives and helps create alternative ways of conscious, sustainable and regenerative living. See below...
At my Mom's house there is a nice and spacious patio. (Observing) The walls of the patio are covered with beautiful vines. We cut some excess of these vines for it to not take over the rest of the space. (Produce no waste) We learned that the excess of vines can be dried and used as mulch or for compost. Thus, we have started a Kitchen Garden for our family. We began by drying these chopped pieces of vines in different artistic shapes while accumulating food waste for sheet-mulching. We used the following material for sheet-mulching: Dry vines, food waste, some soil and earthwarms gifted from the Fundación Cambugan's farm in Pintag. Our next move is to build the garden bed and start thinking about what to plant. Fava beans has been recommended to be planted first, for it will help the soil with nitrogen.
Below, we will review our timeline, tasks, and goals in Phase One. Note that some changes have been made, as we have adjusted accordingly to the flow here in Quito.
Phase One
-18 Nov: Cleo and Joshua arrive in Quito
-21 Nov: Meeting with Carmen of Fundación Cambugán, visit land in Pintag - organic farm
-22 Nov: Meeting with Javier of Red Semillas
-22 Nov: Members of Audiopharmacy live ensemble (Teao, Pasha, Ras K Dee) arrive in Quito
-23 Nov: Audiopharmacy performs at the Barrio 593 Hip-Hop Festival
-30 Nov: Audiopharmacy performs at Cría Cuervos Playroom, with Tripulación de Osos (Quito) and Macho Muchacho (Guayaquil)
Extra trips with the crew:
- La Ronda/Plaza Foch - Quito
- Mitad del Mundo - Pichincha
- Montañita - Santa Elena
- Otavalo - Imbabura
Hello everyone.. this is a personal dinner invite to all my friends and family that I have met in the last, I think 12 years of living in the Bay Area... I have a lot to say, so many feelings, memories, experiences and more.... but I will not say much this time.. my letters, email and stuff are always too long.. I always repeat the same thing.. So yes.. please join this important dinner.. we have a long way towards creating a city in Ecuador so your support will mean a lot...
The dinner will be held at Bissap Baobab in the mission.. plenty of space to fit many..
Please, if you can make it, it is very important to RESERVE a table or space so we can plan accordingly.. click below
Collective Wave is an Audiopharmacy project. Its mission is to radically built and establish a self-reliant & sustainable family/community in order to create an alternative way of life, a new model for society. This action helps heal the planet from today's ecological crisis as well as establishing a healthy environment and a just society for future generations to come.
Audiopharmacy Prescriptions is a San Francisco-based international art collective featuring a plethora of talented musicians, dancers, DJs, photographers, writers, community activists, event organizers and healers. With collective members residing in the US, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Japan, Singapore, and the Philippines, each artist brings a unique view of consciousness, empowerment, & respect for life in every creative endeavor shared with the world. The collective is dedicated to support a movement that catalyzes collaborative work among the members of the AP collective, as well as other artists, who are interested in building community through the arts. We envision our collective to be a bridge that nurtures cross-cultural projects & friendships that promotes collaborative artistic endeavors as vessels for the flourishing of a sustainability consciousness of our planet. APP projects include SNAG (Seventh Native American Generation) - a youth media program, The NEST (Native Education and Sustainability Training), the World Bridge Project and Collective Wave.
The girl who silenced the world...
There is a lot of information about the ecological, economical, and social crises on the planet. In other words, it is proven that all systems are broken. Therefore, information studied in school, internet, books, and life experiences has been an inspiration for the birth and growth of the Collective Wave project. Below are selected resources of information for a complete understanding regarding global issues and immediate solutions to regenerate the planet and establish a healthy future for next generations.
EDUCATION
Peggy Lopipero-Langmo
City College of San Francisco Environmental Science Teacher
An internationally known award-winning author and lecturer. He is one of the nation’s leading progressive political analysts. His highly informative and entertaining books and talks have reached a wide range of audiences in North America and abroad.
Permaculture is often called 'the cultivated ecology' because of its goal to integrate and transform human societies so they live in sustainably designed and highly productive ecosystems where self interest is aligned with the common good
.- Earth user's guide to Permaculture, Rosmary Morrow
Earthcare – recognising that the Earth is the source of all life (and is possibly itself a living entity- see Gaia theory) and respecting her accordingly.
Peoplecare – supporting and helping each other to change to ways of living that are not harming ourselves or the planet, and realizing that we are a part of the Earth, not apart from it.
Fairshares (or placing limits to consumption) - ensuring that the Earth's limited resources are utilized in ways that are equitable and wise.
Audiopharmacy’s live ensemble has been invited by the Department of Culture of Ecuador to perform at the Barrio 593 Festival. The same month some of the members of the AP collective were planning to move to Ecuador in order to work on the Collective Wave project.
- Nov. 21st, arrival to Quito-Ecuador
- Nov. 23rd, performance at the Barrio 593 Festival
- Nov. 30th, 3rd monthly event SEEDS - Mitad del Mundo
- Dec. 2nd, Travel to Manabi and meet with Planet Drum & Rio Muchacho
- Dec. 5th, Return to Quito for “Fiestas de Quito”
- Dec. 9th, Return of Audiopharmacy live ensemble to San Francisco
- Dec. 31st, AP members that stay in Ecuador will create the 4th event SEEDS - NYE edition
Phase Two
For 2014, Audiopharmacy will be traveling every month to a WWOOF farm or intentional community in order to learn and volunteer. By the end of our stay with each community, we will create a SEEDS event in celebration of the work we have accomplished and in appreciation of our stay and learning experiences. The SEEDS event will bring local communities together to join the celebration as well as participating with educational workshops regarding sustainability and permaculture practices. Simoustanesly
ALL Power Labs is the new global leader in small-scale gasification. We make biomass gasifiers that are ready for everyday work, to serve real world distributed energy needs.
We empower indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest to preserve their lands and culture and, using insights gained from that work, educate and inspire individuals everywhere to bring forth a thriving, just and sustainable world.
Recognizing the interconnectedness of the environmental, social, and spiritual crises we're facing can leave you wondering what response makes sense now. Becoming a Facilitator of Pachamama workshops is your opportunity to use proven tools to awaken others and ignite conscious transformation in your community
Cloud Forest Institute was formed in 1996 as a 501(c)(3) scientific and educational non profit corporation. CFI has developed an institute site near the protected biodiversity “hot spot” known as the Tropical Choco Andean Cloud Forest of Ecuador, South America, in the village of Mindo. A second site is located in the California Floristic Province of Mendocino County, Northern California, in the village of Boonville.
Burners Without Borders is a loose collection of Burning Man participants (or "Burners") who are actively engaged in community-based, civic volunteer projects throughout the year, and around the globe. Their efforts are characterized first and foremost by the adherence to Burning Man's Ten Principles, as well as the skills they learned on the playa around radical self-reliance and community-minded gifting.
Earth Odyssey will leave a positive trace at nine impact centers and transformational festivals by providing skilled labor, professional media and publicity, and an array of workshops taught by our Econauts on living in balance with the planet.
Simply put, we are 100% focused on preserving the rainforests and cloud forests of Ecuador because they hold some of the most diverse plant and animal life on the planet and are under threat of deforestation. Without conservation efforts, biologists predict that 15-37% of the animal species living in Ecuador will be extinct by 2050.
To promote and encourage ecologically sustainable living founded on an understanding of one's bioregion, a geographic area of interconnected natural systems and their characteristics.
PDF sponsors projects and activities related to restoration ecology, green cities, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, watershed consciousness, and ecology education.
Based in San Francisco, California, PDF has undertaken educational and organizing tours in North and South America, Europe, Japan, China, and Australia. Since 1999, we have maintained a highly successful program to assist in transforming Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador into an ecological city based on bioregional principles.
The Río Muchacho Organic Farm, named one of the thirteen best examples of responsible tourism on planet earth. (Channel 5 Montreal - Another Way to Travel)
Red Semillas is a social platform dedicated to promote practical agrobiodiversity and ecólogy in Ecuador and in the south of Colombia. Due to our interest in building alternative models of life, we work on agroecology, bioconstruction, food sovereignity, social economy, alternative education and appropriate technologies. We hold workshops and intensive courses suchas permaculture, bioconstruction, efficient wooden kitchen burners and ovens, astronomy and more.
Author of Sacred Economics. This book is about how the money system will have to change—and is already changing—to embody this transition. A broadly integrated synthesis of theory, policy, and practice, Sacred Economics explores avant-garde concepts of the New Economics, including negative-interest currencies, local currencies, resource-based economics, gift economies, and the restoration of the commons. Author Charles Eisenstein also considers the personal dimensions of this transition, speaking to those concerned with “right livelihood” and how to live according to their ideals in a world seemingly ruled by money. - See more at: http://sacred-economics.com/
Architecture for Humanity is a nonprofit design services firm founded in 1999. We are building a more sustainable future through the power of professional design. By tapping a network of more than 50,000 professionals willing to lend time and expertise to help those who would not otherwise be able to afford their services, we bring design, construction and development services where they are most critically needed.
GEN iis a growing network of sustainable communities and initiatives that bridge different cultures, countries, and continents. GEN serves as umbrella organization for ecovillages, transition town initiatives, intentional communities, and ecologically-minded individuals worldwide.
The Mission of the Permaculture Research Institute is to work with individuals and communities worldwide, to expand the knowledge and practice of integrated, sustainable agriculture and culture using the whole-systems approach of permaculture design. This will provide solutions for permanent abundance by training local people to become leaders of sustainable development in their communities and countries.
Phase Four
Build with the permaculture master plan and other collaborations and establish in 2 years.
Phase Five
Create a “land-warming party”, an educational festival to welcome everyone from around the world to celebrate global sustainable development, growth for a just society.
The San Francisco Urban Agriculture Alliance (SFUAA) promotes the growing of food within San Francisco and the associated goals of our member organizations, through advocacy, education, and grassroots action.
We pursue our mission by leveraging the strengths of our members, from backyard farmers to social justice organizations, both within the alliance and in collaboration with outside organizations and governmental agencies.
In a given year, SFGoodwill diverts more than 20 million pounds from local landfills – the equivalent of 15 football fields – helping San Francisco achieve its ambitious zero waste goals and keeping the Bay Area one of the greenest regions in the U.S. Ongoing partnerships with the San Francisco Department of Environment reflect the beneficial role SFGoodwill plays in current and future planning around landfill waste reduction.
Recology manages municipal disposal processes and services that span the needs of urban, suburban and rural communities. Our services include urban cleaning services, collection, sorting, transfer, recovery and landfill management.
WASTE ZERO is our rallying cry to make the best and highest use of all resources. Our commitments are to provide first-class customer service, to positively contribute to the quality of life within the communities we serve and to reduce our negative impacts on the environment. Our achievements are driven by our awareness of the impact on our children, the communities we serve and the planet we all share.
The San Francisco Department of the Environment (SF Environment) creates visionary policies and innovative programs that promote social equity, protect human health, and lead the way toward a sustainable future. We put our mission into action by mobilizing communities and providing the resources needed to safeguard our homes, our city, and ultimately our planet.
The underlying premise is that a major disaster will overwhelm first responders leaving many citizens on their own for the first 72 hours or longer after the emergency. Our goal is to teach as many San Franciscans as possible that, with basic training, they can make a difference in the lives of their families and others when, not if, they are affected by a disaster large or small.
Permaculture is often called 'the cultivated ecology' because of its goal to integrate and transform human societies so they live in sustainably designed and highly productive ecosystems where self interest is aligned with the common good
.- Earth user's guide to Permaculture, Rosmary Morrow
The San Francisco Green Party is part of a large and growing grassroots electoral movement, which is attempting to restore the democratic process and put people in office who truly are working in the best interests of the majority. Only by doing this can we solidify progress, and prevent the rollback of the gains made by society.
For over half a century, CED has paved the way for transformative design and research, work that has made a difference in our environment and society. The first school in the country to combine architecture, landscape architecture and planning into a single college, CED similarly views environmental design as inseparable from its social, political, economic, and cultural contexts. The college produces creative and skilled professionals who share the values of sustainability, design excellence, social equity and environmental justice, economic vitality and community engagement.
Giving a big thanks to our birth and appreciating our lives for Mothers Day is an amazing reminder of who we are. We forget to do that everyday, especially I do.
Yeay yea!!! As we speak, we are on the move here in Oakland. We just finished cutting down some branches from the tree that was blocking the sun for the garden beds, which these branches will be used for a fire pit in a party we will have in a near future, very exciting! Our Oakland family has been planting and constantly working on the garden since we built it last february. A big shout out to all the Oakland family...
WOW Spring already..? We are on the move..!!! The Audiopharmacy band just came back from an amazing tour giving so much and spreading love.. And now here with even a lot more to share; Tropicana is having it's first event at Valencia St, which going to be awesome!; and the Oakland Garden got soil today as well as the Daly City Garden got the materials to build the beds this week. It is all very exciting..!!! Moreover, There is a lot I would like to say and I am sure you do too. So, as some of us were wondering... When is our next dinner? so we can release all these thoughts, expressions, energies.. we want share, we want to feel..!!!
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