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24.01.2022 Kaya friends, I have finally figured out how to sell my book Living Beneath a Shimmering Sky (Epub and Kindle version) along with one of my albums Ru - Cercle digitally on my website. :) I'll be adding more stuff soon. Take a look and I hope you enjoy. I have discounted them heavily so people can afford them and enjoy the art and the energy I would like to share with you and be able to keep funding more stuff. bit about my book: Zal Kanga-Parabias Edith Cowan University Gra...duate Award winning book Living Beneath A Shimmering Sky gently illustrates the pattern and cyclic nature of the universe we live in through photographic prints of deep sky, earth and the microscopic. Creating a connection between us as human beings and the old stories, cycles and patterns that sing through all in this universe. Much love. http://www.zalkangaparabia.com/store You can also listen to heaps of my music for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch
24.01.2022 A cover of Shadow Of The Day (Linkin Park) I recorded this last year the night I found out Chester died and it sat on my computer for a while. I felt I should share it Thanks for listening and thanks Wayan Dana for adding the bass brother. https://youtu.be/zizTVacrv0M... https://soundcloud.com//shadow-of-the-day-linkin-park-cover See more
24.01.2022 Tomorrow Uncle Shaun Nannup and I will be sharing story and song here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1148593588850473/ Here are some of my songs for you to rest to: River of Love: My heart, goes anywhere i need to go... I know that my love is strong As I feel the flow I went, down so deep in depths below Like whales the sounds were soft and slow Now I come alive once more I'm love, I'm home New Moon Rises: Open wide, your eyes, you've seen it all Lived your life, you're alive, but you don't feel at all New moon rises and life becomes so clear, clear I have left those feelings oh my dear What have I become? Something more? Something less? I don't know but i'll feel it all again
24.01.2022 Ru - An evening story and song
23.01.2022 On International womens day, Alanna, my dearest, and I went to Dwellingup for a weekend together. Over this weekend on the way down I saw, as every time I go down, the sad destruction of our whole southwest and through this the deeply saddening history that comes with it. I saw the beautiful remnants of small areas. I thought about my sisters, my mother and appreciated my love who is my inspiration and my role model. I reflected on the many injustices that people in my life ...and before me, my loved ones, have suffered. I cried deeply, sobbed, in grief. I reflect on how I fight everyday for a more just society in every workplace and social setting I am in. How I am dedicated to making myself better, to be gentle, to communicate clearly and honestly, to smile, to be a safety, to do more always, to speak less, to listen more. I love you, and I will support you, please ask for my help. I will speak out against sexism and racism and fight for the land we live upon, all part of the same existence we live in, all needing more voice. I look out towards this land, in which I am incredibly lucky to live upon and I see truth, I see past, I see future and I see myself. I know who I am, ever changing, ever loving. And I speak words of this truth. I would not and could not stumble upon this without the love and guidance of my dearest family and love and friends, and I am incredibly grateful towards all of you who have nurtured me into the person I am today and who will nurture me, as a child, like many mothers for me, with that energy of understanding, pain, love, kindness, for me to continue growing to be the being I am to be. I acknowledge the women around the world and those who have touched my soul, thank you and Im sorry. You feel that you can settle in here You touch the ground to find some meaning You find someone and you feel alone You hear the birds, crickets, sounds of silence The time we spend is to short I write a list and think it means something Oh and i hold those words close to my heart I read my notes to find the truth of my past I left the page unturned to know who I am Please, hold my soul I appreciate your heart Theres a hill in the little corner Of where they meet, theyre so soft together Just like the river, ocean, water waves Crash beside anothers empty place I left the page unturned to find some meaning I left the page unturned to know who I am
23.01.2022 Tomorrow we shall be sharing story, song and culture via zoom, would love to see you there <3
23.01.2022 kaya my friends <3 this lil video of s. carey's in the stream. a reflection connecting to my brother kobi who reminds me of the strength and beauty of his loving leadership. "we sing together, we eat together, we be together, we just be". and a small addition to the journey i have been on this year that has really tested me. after leaving my previous work due to discrimination i went back home to a place that wasn't safe for me. lovely friends took me in and i am staying in b...eautiful lesmurdie at the moment, by the stream. i'm really grateful for this and to be around the coolbardies, beeliar, the bidi and all the little birds and frogs and other creatures that surround me. so i recorded this song in appreciation of oneness with all, and nature as us and everything around us, giving and healing me. especially during this time of deep hurt and sadness within people all around the world and the envionment. i look towards healing for all, including this land and sending my love outwards to everyone. like lying on your back in the stream (as seen by Alannacub in the vid). I hope you feel a sense of peace from this. <3 shot and edited by me beside the stream in my backyard in lesmurdie youtube: https://youtu.be/qM3Z6XRI1y8 Lyrics: I was folded by ferns You could return, the earth, all to her Open mouths, look up and out Fall my failures, to the ground I know, I know, I know, all them I am wind in the pines I am a line, you can't define When the dawn breaks When the moon shakes In my love-lock landscapes I know, I know, I know, all them Be in my vision, my gardener I'll be an architect, on window steam I'll be in the stream Be in that canyon, that corridor I'll be an architect, on window steam I'll be in the stream
22.01.2022 Beautiful friends. Here is a new song of mine named Forgiveness. It is the last song on my latest album Thirteen. As we live our lives, know you are never alone, you are whole, you are loved, you are who you need to be, you all know what you need to know and you find what you need to find. This song speaks to the external narrative in our world through many cultures and people moving through the healing process, along with the internal individual life we all live as we grow. ...As the rain falls, the river flows, it washes away all that is not needed and the pure energy is allowed to move and be used where it is needed, outside of the body, if one so chooses to forgive themself and others. I do and will always choose to. Much love <3 Lyrics: I choose to forgive myself I am not alone I am full and whole I know who I am I know what I need I'm wisdom and peace I accept the past I choose to sing and dance I am here and now I celebrate my love I speak my truth from my heart I put together all my parts I shine and guide the way I will always stay On the truth of my path As the universe ends and starts I choose to forgive everyone else It is nobody's fault The pain that we all hold It takes courage be bold To take steps to let it go The heartbreak that was felt The pain that had dealt It's time to move on To love and trust while on The journey of life The cycle and beauty To feel and to know me Walking forward from the now To know exactly how Connected to everything Youtube: https://youtu.be/gxI0giAVm4Q Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ZAwOGfAQAiQbOAtVLeee5
20.01.2022 playin a lil set for the beautiful humans at ABODE STAGE at Kraken 2018,, J Shed Freo with Nika Mo, Corbelle, Vishnu and lots of others <3 I'm on at 1:30pm sharing some songs about mountains, nature, family and things.. would love to see you there :)
20.01.2022 this song came back into my mind this morning, it's called Give It Time by good friends Carmen and DylanThe Money War..i was lucky enough to edit their music video for this song and it found it's way into my memory. a lovely song to aaccompany the first rains of Djeran leading into the wet season. <3 much love here is their version: https://youtu.be/3WRn1XVo4x8
19.01.2022 Hey lovely friends here is a song of mine named Peaceful Brook. This song connects the story of knowing where I belong. We all have a place we belong, whether that's where you're born or where you are now, where your ancestral body understands or where your current environment is learning to understand, or where you have settled and are connected to deeply through all parts of you. The earth has given us these different locations and different bodies, all so beautiful and different and equal to be able to balance and find exactly what we need, where we need it. For some it's the ocean, some the trees, some the stars, some the rocks, some the soil, some the flowers, for me it's the peaceful brook, the green trees, the green leaves. And each location has a purpose and a song, many more to come. Much love. <3 youtu.be/bo2lqCS72tE
19.01.2022 As the seasons change, the hope comes and stays. A song I wrote just before new year named Last Moon about the new cycle we are about to step into. Pain, fear, loss, grief, love, beauty, rebirth, hope. All emotions we are experiencing at the same time. A paradox of humanity and existence which many are still coming to terms with. Understandably many are confused and lost, including myself. This is the time to look inward and heal ourselves. We can come together and move gentl...y with acceptance. In this video the moon is from my 25th birthday a few days ago shot by brother Jean-Michel, the film is shot by Brandon Calder with the help of Xyanthe Lee and Ashton Weaver. The sunset is the last sunset of 2019 as i sat at the falls playing guitar and healing and the timelapse is the first milkyway rise of 2020 shot over night, my camera being guarded by the quendas and possums. Much love and as this cycle begins i look forward to connecting and healing together. ourselves, eachother, the land and all. <3 youtube: https://youtu.be/AJgK6lFutSA Lyrics: A new day is coming, full moon rises our hearts are open, we've been waiting so long The children are changing, the cycle the breath is open again As we melic the rain, and fall to the flame Who are you to say, see, the earth doesn't need me shame is like waterfalls, the weight of it left untold when we are all gone, our remnants are taken home by those that we neglected, and the children whose hearts broke as the seasons change, the hope comes and stays Nidja kwobiduk Noongar Boodja
19.01.2022 Kaya moort. I had such a lovely time playing with Pavan Kumar Hari and alongside other beautiful artists as part of the new collective Open House Music Collective celebrating the oneness of humanity, the waves that we are, connecting to those of the instruments from eachother and our beings. Check it out here: www.openhousemusiccollective.com
18.01.2022 The planets align in a momentous occasion Bringing this energy of life to all who observe them With mind or heart or eyes or soul Whichever you choose you are part of it all The collective goodness that is here to stay... The truth and the wisdom that is on display The planets do not deceive or lie The planets simply do and fly For the observer observing with their own mind, emotions, beliefs and truth Will fulfill whatever duty is set by their will So as they come and as they go Be aware of your choice to connect and glow Be aware of what decisions you make It’s your choice to decide It’s your story, your song So choose wisely As the planets align An image of mine of Jupiter and Saturn shot with a friend Kyle Yau
17.01.2022 A new song I wrote the other day called How I, Hope <3 Lyrics: There's hope in the morning hope in the evening... hope in the water hope in the meaning and all i want to tell you is to be yourself and i love you we're silent in our hearts silent in our minds don't do what we need or listen to the signs time is a reflection of our growth from seed to flower birth to death it's painful I am my parents child i hope to find a path through being given all your love and shame too anger is a burden, takes the peace and gives you hurting the earth your mother can take that back from you there's hope in the morning hope in the evening hope in the water hope in the meaning and all i want to tell you is to be yourself and i love you we were silent in our hearts silent in our minds now we do what we need and we listen to the signs time is a reflection of our growth from seed to flower birth to death still painful we breathe in and out expand and contract like the universe on an unknown path from seed to flower birth to death it's beautiful https://soundcloud.com/zalkangaparabia/how-i-hope
17.01.2022 Healing Your Heart - Uncle Shaun Nannup and Ajahn Brahm I'll be sharing some music this evening and live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvpW8165mCo. Much love
16.01.2022 Looking forward to playing at Dirtymouth 9 tomorrow with some good friends Ill be playing some of my songs and sharing some stories Love you all heaps
15.01.2022 I’ll be teaching a photography workshop on Saturday for any level. You’ll learn about your camera and the process I utilise while photographing to learn about my surroundings and myself. I’d love for you to join. <3
15.01.2022 Love When the heartbreak of the world Flows over the toes of a sleeping child There is a material shift in the universe... And as it flows and seeps through the skin The darkness seems like it begins Deep down within however Is a soul that shines and sings A dancing flame, a beating heart Which to the world may seem lost from the start Yet the child grows old, guided and shown By the deepest rhythm of the universe And that rhythm sings a song that says No words that a human has ever spoken No sound that you can hear The song is a feeling, deep inside That sets still all your fears Its a song that moves your feet the right way when your everything says to stop Its the nothing that gives direction In a world based on a physical clock To comprehend this with your mind Sets you in a loop in time That youve been in all your life Looking to find the answers When the stars stop shining The wind stops blowing The trees stop breathing The water stops flowing Youll see it clearly then When hearts start connecting The people find their direction We let go of our perception Become one with the rhythm And let go of our burdens We will be at peace Within ourselves Trust
14.01.2022 Kaya lovely friends, Ill be playing at beautiful rains retreat Buddhist society of WA for a free concert, heal your heart. Ive invited brother Kobi along to sing with me. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rains-retreat-2020-music-an
14.01.2022 Walking gently across the earth with me. I'll guide us together and we'll take a breath, slow down and connect to the beautiful birds, plants, animals and trees while our creative energies flow. <3
14.01.2022 Yesterday I wrote this song and we went out to record it near Simon's house where I am staying in Alvaneu Bad. We walked down to the river, sticky taped some microphones to the guitar and me and failed with technology/my feet being in coooool water/the sun taking ages to set before we finally got a shot to record. The timelapses are from around Alvaneu and some trips/walks I have taken to Lai da Palpuogna, Siat and Sarn with simon and his lovely family. The song is a about ...the feeling of moving between countries and places and all the different times people live in (it's definitely playin around with my head) and also about the peace I always seem to find here in switzerland, not only because of the environment but also because of the kind, beautiful friends and family. Thank you heaps Simon and your family, Angela for letting me borrow your guitar..Also check out Jibbi Streetwear which is ze swaglord beany i'm wearing aka simon's clothing! Lyrics: Found myself, my head resting on a tree Lay my hands down, on your knee I'm like the wind, I wouldn't falter Youtube: https://youtu.be/ApQ6jH1mt4s
14.01.2022 hello my loves... i am so excited for this evening. playing some beautiful music alongside some beautiful people.. Nika Mo, ZN..to say farewell to Zain who the thought of his personality makes me weep. What a character, so kind, caring and strong, such an inspiration artistically and as a human bean. Tonights show is going to be wonderful and I can't wait to play alongside my soulsis Laura Strøbech who i have longed to play acoustic music with since the Ru Cercle days..tonight will be really special.. $10 at the door <3 love you family
13.01.2022 this weekend has been quite huge for me. Friday night spent at the Western Australian of the Year Gala in which I was a finalist with some incredible peeps, then heading to Denmark Festival of Voice to perform with Koondarm Choir family and learning from elders and friends about our history, spent on this day of Western Australian celebration and my achievements of being a Western Australian. I arrived home from Denmark yesterday to speak on ABC with Nadia and Fadzi about mig...ration to Australia and got home to speak with new Iranian friends, who shared poetry and stories and knowledge about my ancestry and my past I did not know about. I had so many questions. I spent today researching these poems and stories, one of which that of my name and about the knowledge lost through burning of our books..alongside researching the history of the 40000+ years of people who have lived in Australia and the knowledge there is, the pain that is held within this land and my friends, myself even..I am conflicted and it is difficult to understand but what better way than through music and time together, sharing of story, and inspiration for us to all make change in our lives through understanding to end a very crazy few days... sending love and i hope this song inspires you to look into the history of the language and culture we're singing in and about. Place to start: Culture: http://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/culture Story: http://www.derbalnara.org.au/_literatu/Carers_of_Everything
13.01.2022 A song I created last night named Oceandeep reflecting on the nature of water. The vast expanse, the power, the stillness, the beauty, the birth, the death. Water. Life. And as we gently surrender to the silence and the stillness being under the chaos we notice the fluidity of life, of each moment. And we are struck by the nature of our breathe, the nature of the winds changing or the wave crashing upon us bringing us to reality. Like a meditation we transition from the external world, to the internal world and back out. Like our minds, like our spirit. We are water, water is us. All parts connected. Wardan. Mambakoort wowak wowak ngany. Youtube: https://youtu.be/V08hfiHbgYM Much love. <3
13.01.2022 shall be playing some tunes live on Propel Youth Arts WA tomorrow from 1pm to 1:30pm to bring some peaceful vibes <3 much love family
11.01.2022 Filmed a new lil video today and went for a dip too. Beautiful country, beautiful water, beautiful peaceful brook.
11.01.2022 One of my favourite lil videos ever with beautiful friends! Almost a year ago and we all grow in many ways. Love love love <3
11.01.2022 Hey friends, I’m doing a photography workshop tomorrow and you can come for free with PROPEL100 code <3 The workshop is about reflections of self in nature and connecting to self and surroundings through art. https://www.facebook.com/events/786092445271097
10.01.2022 The beautiful sound of the hills, the beautiful sound of music, the deep rhythm of the universe, shining down from the stars, washing through the water, singing through the birds, whispering in the trees, falling in the rain, shimmering in the air, soft in the soil and gently shaking in the rocks. youtube: https://youtu.be/eyjHhe0dl7E soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/zalkangaparabia/thesoundofmusic
10.01.2022 Love like the sun shining down forever Like the wind blowing from the heavens Like the waves washing away the fear Like the leaves falling on your hair Like the trees breathing into your lungs... Like the river flowing sweetly in its song Like the birds peacefully gliding along Like the possums restfully hiding above Like the colours blooming beautifully After years the petals peacefully perch And the light can connect through flowers To the earth A photograph of mine from a walk - the beautiful Lemon Scented Sun Orchid, also my Gentle Djilba Rains album cover.
09.01.2022 a beautiful lil video created by friend John Marcel Rousselet as we took some time out together to share stories and chill..i shared a few tales and one about the rebirth of the self over the new moon, the new year, the skin shedding from our inner mind to reveal something new, for that to live and die and be reborn again..and it was lovely to share this story and listen with these beans and explore together <3 the song in the background is called new moon rises and here is the recording when i wrote the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjnHog4dYbU
09.01.2022 really looking forward to playing some music with my brotherbear Wayan Dana tomorrow at KickstART Music..the start of Youth Week WA which i'm so lucky to be part of as Youth Ambassador and playing alongside such lovely friends <3 <3 i'll be playing at 3pm but would love to see you there anytime during the day!
07.01.2022 I've been enjoying these last few gift shows and I'd love to do a pay as you like show around new years eve for anyone who may like some peace and gentle music as we go into the new year. For one person, two, family, group of friends or whoever, send me a message and we can figure it out. I love sharing music intimately. Here are a few pics from the past shows.
06.01.2022 You are never alone If you ever feel alone Whisper to yourself and try to hear The silence of the whole universe... As it truly listens in to what you have to say From your heart and your soul Choose to listen like the universe does Lift the chin from the dark depths And see the trees Patiently loving you as you scuff feet Along the dirt road kicking And swearing softly and loudly to yourself See the sun coming everyday to greet And moon never ever missing a beat They never let you down These memories last forever As they are unchanging in the scale of a baby being The human is a lonesome one To truly know the story and sing the song The human story is one of loss, transformation and change And to know this is to be bold and brave To know this and to sing and dance To connect to the earth and to do this still Is to be courageous and show great will To show the world where the beauty lies And the belief of truth in the gift of life This is the wisdom and wandering wave Of future and strife For through this strife is the path to balance The universe has set the pace and pattern So see it, hear, feel, smell, taste and touch it Learn to be it and move within it Like a serpent moving left to right And with this momentum going forwards in time Moving in all directions if one observes This is a reminder you have a choice Are you ready to truly listen to your inner voice And to believe what you know is true Whether what you’ve been told says it’s apart from you To know that it’s a momentary exchange And the next moment is one in which you can change Whatever you like after it’s expressed Whatever you think after it’s addressed To be acknowledged is more valuable than gold, diamond or any valuable stone To be heard and seen is the next step in this dream To be completely you is step number three Meaning you can laugh, cry, yell, scream even just be Exactly who you were born to be And even do this with me And after this comes the part that’s so true Where you are me and I am you The universe is involved in it too We all become one of one and two of two A poem of mine alongside this wattle, much love
06.01.2022 Laura Strøbech my beautiful friend, family came back from the eastern states earlier this year and I am so so lucky to be able to sing with her. It's amazing how after months we can come together and sing, connect, somehow our lil brains just remember how to do it, the words, the chords, the feelings...so Edwin Sitt came over as we started rehearsing, singing this song, and filmed this old tune of ours.. Lyrics: Little hands on mine, hearts beat in time I have seen far into y...our life When you feel it come, when your tears do thrum I will always see right through, love mum All your love has gone away and i don't recall that day But you hold my very soul, i won't forget you Love, my love youtube: https://youtu.be/BTH0LHvjIFk
05.01.2022 Ru - Live Evening Tunes
05.01.2022 ello friends, on a beautiful glowing evening for our friend Alan's birthday we met at the top of a carpark. That evening we skated and hung out together and before we all got cosy Annika and I met in the carpark with Edwin to make up (in about 25 minutes) and record this little song about her birthday out at the house in Gidgegannup - meaning place where spears are made (the song doesn't relate to this name, just some extra info). We sang together about her family, her litt...le cherry picker that her dad hung lights off and singing our songs with friends..you might have seen our little video of sea of love..i'll have to share that one again..i really love this video and how it captures our friendship and creating together and feeling things, love you so much anni <3 youtube: https://youtu.be/FDheSM5uliE Filmed and edited by Edwin Sitt Audio by Zal Kanga-Parabia Written and Performed by Annika Moses (Nika Mo) and Zal Kanga-Parabia (Ru)
05.01.2022 Fairbridge Festival - back in 2017 when we performed with our beautiful large band fam and collaborated with so many wonderful friends and artists. I look forward to next years festival and sharing that time with loving friends <3
04.01.2022 Hey friends, have a beautiful and joyous break. Know that whatever you are going through, you are never alone and you are loved. <3 I'm playing an intimate show tonight for anyone looking to connect gently and needs some love and music in their life: Songs with Ru ... Here's a fun lil peaceful christmas song: https://youtu.be/BBZk1KccbP0
04.01.2022 Gently drifting across the sky Like love and peace a lullaby There’s green down below as the winter fades A place to go to escape The peaceful brook is out there too... So the running away looks a bit different from me to you Like an inward steady walk Than an outward sprint For I know exactly where I’m going I know the path I’m on The sounds of others may be singing The sounds of their songs But the truth lies within And the steps are clear To simply move forward on my journey With truth and love I leave the fear Far behind a distant memory That gently rests into the dust of human existence We are the creation We are the truth We have the power To live, me and you As an I, a you, an us and a we To find a balance and forgive wherever there is need To be at peace is the moons wish Simply sailing above In its beautiful bliss Pic of the moon through ze telescope. Much love
04.01.2022 Hello my friends <3 Tonight i'll be performing at Fremantle Arts Centre for Amnesty International - Western Australia's event Beats for Bravery. 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This declaration has enshrined freedom and justice for many throughout the world. However, still today there are many brave activists being punished, imprisoned and even killed for speaking out against injustice, and standing up for their rights. I am privileged to perform at such an event and share a few stories and time with you and the other artists. I hope to see you there :) I'll be on at 8:30pm alongside beautiful friends Jack Davies, Lucy Peach, Grievous Bodily Calm and Priscilla. The event is Free. Much love <3
03.01.2022 some softs sounds, new music comin'
03.01.2022 Sharing story and song alongside kwobiduk friends and musicians Gina Williams & Guy Ghouse and Koondarm in a beautiful surrounding. Some time to relax, listen and connect. Tickets below
03.01.2022 I began writing this song as I reconnected with the land to help me heal. My brother Kobi joined and shared this experience with me and wrote a verse and chorus and we recorded it together at Subiaco Arts Centre the day his mum was about to perform in Hecate as the spirit of nature. Lyrics: As I take a step towards the dirt road path Walk to the water, the reflection shows my past... wrinkled eyes and weary legs my body's aching its time to rest as I take a step towards the dirt road path and behind me rests the city and the sounds where dreams are made but never reached and never found and when the falls reflect the sun pink sky the waves roll, rain, we begin to cry there the rhythm of my spirit sings again This old song, knows me well knows my heart, knows my mind, knows my smell knows the thoughts i bring and the pain i hold all beliefs that i've been shown we as a mother-child can sing this song again Pause with me and let our breathing slow Can you feel this world as it once was known? Recite the words and they will tether us to teachings of the Ancestors Ringing true as theyve done long Ago Yeyi Noonook Karo Wowakiny kaditch Nidja bidi noonook koorliny Mirdang Ngarda malo Boorna Wardiny Yirra Nidja Boodja Kalyakoorl Doordak Windang Yedi This old song, knows me well knows my heart, knows my mind, knows my smell knows the thoughts i bring and the pain i hold all beliefs that i've been shown we as a mother-child can sing this song again Windang Yedi, kaditch ngangy Kaditch koort, kaditchiny, wer minya Kadjin karni waangkiny ngany, Kadadjiny wer bakan barang Ngalang Ngank Koorlong karo warangkiny Much love <3 https://soundcloud.com/zalkangaparabia/thisoldsong
