Buddhist Ravenna Michalsen has released her second album of original and ancient dharma music, this one called Dharmasong. Featured are 8 tunes ranging from soundscape to folk to avant-garde mixes of voice, drum and electric guitar.

Says Ravenna in an interview with Wildmind.org, “Both Dharmasong and Bloom, my first album, are devotional albums that feature songs about various figures from ancient Indian and Tibetan Buddhism. My hope is that these songs turn the listener’s mind toward the teachings of the Buddha, which is essentially anything that holds us back from unskillful action.”

Ravenna captivates with a voice that takes risks. One reviewer said it well: “It’s gutsy, powerful, colorful, and as deeply devotional singing as you’ll ever hear.” Have a listen here.

For some deep discussion with Ravenna, click over to The Worst Horse (Rod Meade Sperry’s interview).