Iqbal M. Ishani, born in Kenya, East Africa to Indian parents and later studying in Europe, grew up with an ear for sound. His life experiences have brought him into contact with a myriad of different cultures.
His innate curiosity motivated him to learn six languages and to further hone his acoustic artistry by exploring ethnic spiritual and ceremonial music.
Iqbal on CBC's "North by Northwest" program with Sheryl MacKay
Program One - early life in Kenya and Spain - Program Two
For 24 years as a sound,Lighting and Video technician in the documentary and film industry, Iqbal enhanced both his technical mastery of sound and Visual capture and production.
Recently, he decided to combine his three great passions: Videoing, Healing Music and Healing Qi gong.
The essence of his distinctive sound is relaxing and uplifting. Iqbal welcomes you to commune in the harmonious world of balancing rhythms that he has created.
Family Stories
filmed and produced by Iqbal
Introducing "Inner Smile Qi" - music specifically toned and designed for massage, relaxation, yoga, chi gong and meditation.
Musician, filmmaker and Qi Gong master Iqbal Ishani creates healing music that penetrate to both the conscious and subconscious levels. In this CD the music has been specifically designed to tone on both levels simultaneously.
Running time 01:04:11 (one hour four minutes) ListenPurchase