Tibet Fest V

My recent participation in the Tibet Fest V in Connecticut was a wonderful break from the recent intense organizing of sound files for Semshae album mixing. Michel Tyabji, manager and percussionist and I met in LA and did a short rehearsal and headed to Connecticut.

The Tibet Fest V started with the usual opening prayers by the Drepung Goman monks and Sangsol, incense offering. This was followed by performances by Tibetan and American artists. The two-day festival went really well. Michel Weik, the chief festival organizer, her family members and friends gave all they could to organize this festival. The American attendance was less than previous years but the Tibetan gathering was wonderful and the artist line up was excellent.

Kesang Mastrand, a Tibetan American singer stole the hearts of many audiences with her soulful and original songs all in English. Tenzin Chogyal from Australia did some interesting acts mixing Tibetan and Indian music styles. Find out more info at www.tibetfest.com. Also, check out some of the photos at:

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TibetFest V, Goshen Park, Connecticut

My good news to share is that the Semshae-songs from the Heart album mixes are finally done with the recording and mixing and ready for release. Hooray! I am grateful to the individuals and organizations whose financial support helped me to reach this step. If you have children or know of anyone who has children, ask them to listen to Semshae samples at www.myspace.com/semshae.

Now in order for me to reach the next step which is to distribute this cd, I need to raise another $15,000 for the manufacturing, marketing and distribution. Without this, the master will not fly anywere. I hope you will all consider helping the Phase II of the project. I hope the album will be out in two months.

Taiwan and Japan Tour

Please note that our concert in Taiwan is postponed due to the hurricane.

Our concert in Tokyo, Japan, will take place at Suntory Hall on September 13, 2009. I have learned that my organizers had created a "TEAM Techung", which has about 25 members volunteering to make this concert successful. I am quite humbled with their efforts.

The seats are limited so please get your tickets soon. For more information please visit http://www.ray-light.net/eventnews/Techung090913.html

Fall Tour

My band Lhasa Spirits and I are planning a Fall North America tour. We will be partnering up with Students for Free Tibet and the Tibetan communities. We will be in Kalamazoo,WI, New York, Toronto, Minnesotan, Bay Area and LA. We are looking for volunteers for this tour and in general if you are interested in being on my street team list, which means to help promote the tour and possibly volunteer during the concert, please sign up below.

Now my songs are available online through iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, Emusic and and others. You may also check out ring tones of my songs at www.myxer.com

Thanks and I hope you have a nice summer!

Techung