Guillermo Martinez on Building Native Instruments, Ancestral Reconnection, Prayer as Medicine, and Mentorship | #10

01/25/22 • 81 min

Guillermo Martinez is a Master Crafstman, musician, and wisdom keeper of indigenous instruments and their history from Southern California.
He is the owner of Quetzacoatl Music, an instrument shop and educational resource dedicated to the distribution and preservation of sacred instruments and their history.
Along with being a master craftsman of native flutes, drums, rattles, and other instruments,
Guillermo is also a gifted performer, and one third of the incredibly talented musical trio, Bamboo Cedar Oak.
In this episode we discuss:
How Guillermo experienced an ancestral reawakening as a young man through traditional Aztec dancing, the early days of learning how to build and play sacred instruments, his love of ceremony, and eventually meeting his mentor, the late Javier Quijas Yxayotl.

We also discuss the confidence and blessings one receives by building their own instruments, the importance of learning from various cultures other than his own, and how nature and spirit respond to the magic of music.
We also went on to speak about playing music from the heart, rather than the mind, responsible and respectful use of sacred plant medicines, the importance of lineage and mentorship, and the journey of fatherhood and what it means to be a good parent.
Links to Guillermo's offerings:
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl13/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/QuetzalcoatlMusic/
WEBSITE: https://www.quetzalcoatlmusic.org/
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/quetzalcoatlmusic
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Podcast Music used with permission by Bamboo Cedar Oak -- Purchase their music here: https://www.seventhwavemusic.co.uk/product/bamboo-cedar-oak/
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Sam Lindenfeld on Creating Fine Art, Developing Your Own Style and Voice, Hip-Hop Art Direction, + Spiritual Perspectives | #9

Sam Lindenfeld is a friend and multidisciplinary illustrator, designer and fine artist. Born and raised in Washington DC and currently based in Brooklyn, NY. Sam's work has been shown at the Hirshhorn Museum in DC, been recognized by the American Illustrators Archive, and was Art director of the album "Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes" by our mutual friend, Radamiz.
In this episode we discuss Sam's upbringing in DC, how a speaking disorder at a young age pushed him to explore communicating through art, mentor-ship, attending Pratt Institute and becoming a New Yorker, working with Radamiz, and how his spiritual perspective of the world impacts his art creations.
View Sam's Website and Portfolio:
https://www.samlindenfeld.com/
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Isabel Friend on the Spirit, Science, and Healing Magic of Sacred Water | #11

Isabel Friend is has extensively been researching and educating others on all things regarding the sacred source of all life, water.
She is a certified nutritionist, compelling public speaker, advisor to various global water initiatives and programs, and truly an amazing teacher for all those interested in learning more about the magic and healing potential of structured water.
Some of the things we discussed in this episode were:
The magical and mysterious qualities of water and how water can be used as a solution for so many of our worlds' problems today, different kinds of water and what types are most sustaining for life, the dangers of micro plastics and other toxins in today's waters, privatized water and their associated "Water Cartels" and what we can do to combat these issues, and lastly the indigenous and spiritual perspective on water and it's importance.
Links:
Isabel Friend on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenisabelfriend/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2687704041316173
Isabel's Website/Courses (20% off with code MASTERSOFCEREMONY)
https://www.waterislife.love/
https://waterislife.teachable.com/
Isabel's amazing WATERISLIFE Shop:
https://waterislife.shop/
Find a local spring near you:
https://findaspring.com/
Micro plastics research:
http://awsassets.panda.org/downloads/plastic_ingestion_press_singles.pdf
Viktor Shauberger Documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyOGdjWDVM4
Aluna Documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftFbCwJfs1I&t=1867s