david mowry Vocals, guitar, slide guitar

David Mowry was part of the burgeoning and influential music scene that developed in Woodstock, New York, during the sixties and seventies. In 1977 moved to Philadelphia to study with a Sufi master. David works intuitively in many styles and situations, but never loses his passion for musical roots and his classic Texas / Chicago folk-blues interpretations.

Jeff Sheard Vocals & percussion

Played with many of Canada’s top blues, jazz and country artists, Jeff combines drum-set and hand-drum styles. His lead vocals and harmonizing are at the heart of the Illumination sound. A student of the Sufi path for over twenty years, Jeff says “There’s always an element of inner work in music, but what a blessing to let it shine through unconcealed!”

Kabir Green Vocals, guitar, banjo, twelve string guitar

At Haverford College, Kabir joined everything musical from Renaissance choral groups to the house funk band. Leader & arranger of the a cappela group S-Chords, Kabir brings a wide-ranging musicality to his arrangements of the band’s signature harmonies, and an open spirit to his vocals. Kabir is also working on theatrical sound tracks.

Michael Green Lyrics, spoken word

Creator of The Illuminated Rumi, and prime mover behind the band. Sometimes onstage to read poetry and find doors into the illuminated dimension of Sufi mysticism. “Synapses crackle.. when he talks,” said The Philadelphia Inquirer. “He displays the definition of imagination: intelligence having fun. ...his voice is resonant, his language eloquent. He makes the task of trying to know the unknowable seem feasible.”

Bill Zinno upright bass (not shown)

Bill started his musical life in a Beatles Band, fell in love with the upright bass and now plays in the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. He sometimes sits in with a local jazz bands, but never revealed his secret love for American sacred-roots music until joining the Illumination Band.

& Friends The Illumination Band is sometimes joined by musicians, like Shams Kairys, violin; Amira Dvorah, flute, tablas, guitar; Clare Maher, cello; Dale Melton, keyboards; Wah!, violin & vocals; Hamza el Elliot, percussion; Coleman Barks, reading & vocal harmony; and special guest Shakina Reinhertz, mystical dance.


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		david mowry Vocals, guitar, slide guitar David Mowry was part of the burgeoning and influential music scene that developed in Woodstock, New York, during the sixties and seventies. In 1977 moved to Philadelphia to study with a Sufi master. David works intuitively in many styles and situations, but never loses his passion for musical roots and his classic Texas / Chicago folk-blues interpretations. Jeff Sheard Vocals & percussion Played with many of Canada’s top blues, jazz and country artists, Jeff combines drum-set and hand-drum styles. His lead vocals and harmonizing are at the heart of the Illumination sound. A student of the Sufi path for over twenty years, Jeff says “There’s always an element of inner work in music, but what a blessing to let it shine through unconcealed!” Kabir Green Vocals, guitar, banjo, twelve string guitar At Haverford College, Kabir joined everything musical from Renaissance choral groups to the house funk band. Leader & arranger of the a cappela group S-Chords, Kabir brings a wide-ranging musicality to his arrangements of the band’s signature harmonies, and an open spirit to his vocals. Kabir is also working on theatrical sound tracks. Michael Green Lyrics, spoken word Creator of The Illuminated Rumi, and prime mover behind the band. Sometimes onstage to read poetry and find doors into the illuminated dimension of Sufi mysticism. “Synapses crackle.. when he talks,” said The Philadelphia Inquirer. “He displays the definition of imagination: intelligence having fun. ...his voice is resonant, his language eloquent. He makes the task of trying to know the unknowable seem feasible.” Bill Zinno upright bass (not shown) Bill started his musical life in a Beatles Band, fell in love with the upright bass and now plays in the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. He sometimes sits in with a local jazz bands, but never revealed his secret love for American sacred-roots music until joining the Illumination Band. & Friends The Illumination Band is sometimes joined by musicians, like Shams Kairys, violin; Amira Dvorah, flute, tablas, guitar; Clare Maher, cello; Dale Melton, keyboards; Wah!, violin & vocals; Hamza el Elliot, percussion; Coleman Barks, reading & vocal harmony; and special guest Shakina Reinhertz, mystical dance.