

Greg Hagel, Joe Shakarchi, Stephen Kent, John Densmore, and Manose.
A groundbreaking fusion of poetry and world music, Joe Shakarchi's new collection of poetry, SUNRISE IN THE WEST, is accompanied by a poetry/music CD with music by John Densmore (founding member of The Doors), on percussion, Stephen Kent (host of KPFA's "Music of the World") on didjeridu, and Manose (a master musician from Nepal) on flute.
The book and CD are available for $10 each, or together for $15. To order, contact Joe Shakarchi
To schedule readings, performances, workshops, and media appearances, contact Joe Shakarchi at 415-346-9041 or by e-mail
Welcome to Joe Shakarchi's Homepage
Calander
January 13-15, 2008
Readings in Chiang Mai and Pai, Thailand
February 22, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
A RUMI CELEBRATION--featuring poetry, music, and Dances of Universal Peace
with David Casselman, Huzur Coughlin, and other poets and musicians
San Francisco Zen Center, 300 Page Street (& Laguna), 415-863-3136.
Free.
March 2008
Dates in Kathmandu, Nepal to be announced
April 8, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
THE MARRIAGE OF POETRY AND MUSIC
with Jack and Adelle Foley
North Beach Branch, San Francisco Public Library, 2000 Mason Street (&
Columbus). Free.
Indonesian Dreads Singing Marley
under a bare 100 watt
bulb
in an old hotel in Yogyakarta
on the island of Java
paint peeling under exposed wires
laundry piled under
soot-coated pipes
filtered through cigarette smoke
and beer glasses
in the cool midnight air
to the rhythm of one guitar
in soft voices
filled with longing
we sing
long into the night
these songs of freedom
I’ve heard you
in a blackbird’s song
in the dark of night
in the whispering wind
can you hear me?
are you coming closer?
I’ve seen you
running with the deer
sleeping with a bear
swimming with the salmon
in the rush of the river
can you see me?
are you coming closer?
I’ve dreamed you
in the coyote’s howl
the eagle’s flight
the raven’s caw
you’re the flow of the slipstream
the song inside all
I search for you everywhere
can you hear my call?
do you dream me?
am I coming closer?
"Weaves unplugged world-sound textures through Shakarchi's neo-Zen scene setting . . . a bit like beat poetry brushed with Jim Morrison."
East Bay Express
"Joe wanders the world with his great eye, and ear, for street scenes, looking and listening for guidance and signs of grace. Wily, openhearted, he is good company."
Coleman Barks
"Spending a day, jamming with these two world-class musicians, using Joe Shakarchi's beautiful, soulful words as our map, has been one of the most fulfilling musical experiences I've had."
John Densmore