Supported Nonprofits We believe in supporting what we refer to as the 5 Pillars of Peace. Those are education, housing, nutrition, healthcare, and economic development. By investing in these five pillars we can contribute towards peace in our communities and around the world. Here are some nonprofit organizations who we believe in their outstanding work. […]

Instructor Spotlight | Jeff Walker Posted: September 3,, 2020 Website Jeff Walker is a Rhyme Master, Rap Coach, and Qualified Mental Health Professional with a Masters in Educational Psychology and Counseling. Jeff uses his unique healing techniques with clients across the world for over 15 years. He is the creator of Rhymecology, which uses the […]

Instructor Spotlight | Cat Cohen Posted: September 3,, 2020 Website Cat Cohen is a longtime ASCAP/NARAS songwriter, composer, author, teacher, and blogger with songs recorded by Cheryl Lynn, Syreeta, Freddie Hubbard and Bo Diddley as well as cuts featured in the HBO movie THE RAT PACK and the Universal feature film UNDERCOVER BROTHER. His children’s […]

Speaker Spotlight | Robin Charmant Posted: September 3, 2020 Website Robin Charmant has been working in the music space for over 20 years. He started off his career as a sound technician after having graduated from the SAE (School of Audio Engineering) in Brussels. After several years spent recording, producing and booking local acts he […]

Speaker Spotlight | Stephen Brackett Posted: August 25, 2020 Website Stephen Malloy Brackett has been rhyming words as a calling and profession for the last 12 years. He has toured the world with his band, Flobots, using music as a platform for engagement and collective empowerment. The band’s platinum hit, “Handlebars,” has allowed Stephen to […]

Speaker Spotlight | Chris Zacher Posted: August 25, 2020 Website Chris is a champion for live music that is accessible for all. He is credited with the sustainability and overwhelming popularity of City Park Jazz, serving as Vice President and President from 2006 – 2014. In 2012, Chris founded Levitt Pavilion Denver. In 2013, Chris […]

Speaker Spotlight | Saam Golgoon Posted: August 25, 2020 Website Founder, President and CEO of World Music Development, Saam Golgoon, was born in Iran in 1973. At a young age, he experienced a revolution followed by a war between Iran and Iraq, which ended after he left Iran. During the war he experienced many bombing […]

Artist Spotlight | Brian Ernst Posted: August 20, 2020 Artist Website Brian and Katie Ernst are a full time, touring music and non-profit duo, originally from Ohio (USA). In 2007, Brian received the best “promotion” he’d ever received when he got fired from his 9-5 job. This resulted in him pursuing music full time. Unlike […]

Speaker Spotlight | Jonathan Mesh Posted: August 19, 2020 Jonathan Mesh has been a producer and guitar player for over 30 years. He started his career as a music producer in Los Angeles, CA after graduating from University of North Texas with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Science followed by attending The Conservatory for […]

Artist Spotlight | Clayhenry Posted: August 18, 2020 Artist Website Taking its name from the famous beer drinking goat/mayor of Lajitas, TX; Clayhenry is an alternative, melodic rock band based out of Dallas. The four piece features Jason Cockburn (vocals, guitar, keys), Randy Morris (bass) and Jon Mesh (lead guitar, producer). The lyrics are personal […]

Speaker Spotlight | Shain Shapiro Posted: August 13, 2020 Website Shain Shapiro, PhD is the Founder and CEO of Sound Diplomacy. Sound Diplomacy is the leading global advisor on growing music and night time economies in cities and places. He has defined a new way to think about the value of music in cities and […]

Dulcetterra 2020 Songsalive!® Song Camp songwriter submissions Join Gilli Moon, artist, songwriter and creator of Songsalive!®, in the songwriting camp where you are paired up with another songwriter to write a fabulous song in an afternoon, culminating in a live performance at the end of the day. Gilli has been running Songsalive!® and songcamps for over […]

Artist Spotlight | Gilli Moon Posted: August 3, 2020 Artist Website Dulceterra performer, singer/songwriter, artist entrepreneur. Gilli Moon is a recording artist, songwriter, artist entrepreneur and coach. As a self-coined ‘Creative Warrior’, She is the CEO of HER Music Startup and is the President of Songsalive!®, the largest global non-profit songwriting organization. She helps artists, songwriters […]

Speaker Spotlight | Mäns Ek Posted: August 4, 2020 Artist Website Mäns Ek has been a songwriter and producer for nearly 20 years. He has top 20 songs in US, Japan, Korea, Germany, Spain and many other countries. Mäns wanted to make a project himself, where no one tells him WHAT to do or NOT […]

Dulcetterra 2020 conference registrations are now open The Dulcetterra 2020 conference registrations are now open. You can register There is a limit of 1000 attendees for the conference. Reserve your spot today to participate in the great conversations and educational opportunities with some of the best speakers in the music industry and the business world. […]

Artist Spotlight | Songs of Eden Posted: July 30, 2020 Artist Website What does rhythmic yoga music, soothing piano songs and relaxing melodies have in common? Swedish composer Mans Ek, a.k.a Songs OF Eden creates music that touches your heart and sets your mind free. Music that radiates through your soul, illuminates your thoughts, and lifts your […]

Speaker Spotlight | Ru Johnson Posted: July 24, 2020 Website Ru Johnson is a consultant, executive producer and nightlife operations strategist. Owner at Roux Black Consulting, Ru specializes in taking clients from point A to point B, idea to execution with precision, grace, style and substance. Having worked in the music industry with background in […]

Artist Spotlight | Rob Drabkin Posted: July 20, 2020 Artist Website Although his musical talents make it easy to believe he’s always been a full-time musician, Rob Drabkin studied biochemistry with the intention of becoming a doctor. His focus quickly changed after a trip to New York City where he quickly dropped science and dedicated […]

Artist Spotlight | New Ellum Posted: July 20, 2020 Artist Website New Ellum was formed in January, 2019, when Dallas-based singer/songwriter Jason Michael was intending on recording a new batch of songs for his upcoming solo album in the studio of producer/engineer Jonathan Mesh. As demos we’re being created, the duo brought in Canadian singer/songwriter […]

Speaker Spotlight | M. Sean Agnew Posted: July 17, 2020 Sean early on, after serving in the U. S. Army during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, toured as an artist with legends Public Enemy, Tupac, George Clinton and the Pfunk Allstars, and more gaining a global perspective which he transitioned into business success. From scratch he earned […]

Artist Spotlight | Roma Ransom Posted: July 10, 2020 Artist Website Great music should do three things- connect you to the past, inspire you to envision the future, and find you wholly in the present moment. Roma Ransom does all three. Their repertoire includes old-time traditional ballads like Shady Grove and St.James Infirmary as well […]

Speaker Spotlight | Kevin Lyman Posted: June 26, 2020 Website Kevin Lyman has shaped youth culture for over 40 years with his award winning expertise in the music and entertainment industry as well as business and philanthropic ventures. Lyman is best known as the creator of the Vans Warped Tour, which ran from 1995-2019, which […]

Speaker Spotlight | Chris “K” Kresge Posted: June 29, 2020 Website Chris “K” Kresge has been in radio and music in Colorado for over 40 years.  Since 2006 he has produced and hosted the Colorado Playlist, now broadcast on over 20 FM and LPFM frequencies in the state.  He is also the founder of Rocky […]

Speaker Spotlight | Dani Grant Posted: June 26, 2020 Website Dani Grant is one of those tenaciously hard-working, creative entrepreneurs who has transformed a deep passion for music into her life’s work. Dani owns and manages a legendary and historic music venue located in Northern Colorado, Mishawaka Amphitheatre. This venue has hosted incredible international, national […]

Speaker Spotlight | Todd Altschuler Posted: June 26, 2020 Website Todd Altschuler of Frisco, Colorado has been a passionate fan of live music since the age of 8. After more than a decade in the workforce and attending close to 100 shows a year, he was lucky enough to get his first job in the […]

Artist Spotlight | Duende Duette Posted: June 15, 2020 Artist Website With rich vocal harmonies, acoustic guitars and Native flutes, Duende Duette’s original music has a style and sound reminiscent of early folk duets with a contemporary twist. Leon Joseph Littlebird is an internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter and recording artist. His lengthy career has produced ten […]

Artist Spotlight | Sarah Slaton Posted: June 12, 2020 Artist Website Sarah Slaton is a singer/songwriter that expresses pathos both poignant and relatable (Denver Westword). An Arkansas native, Slaton taught herself to play guitar in the shadow of the Ozarks before making her way out West to Denver. Slaton founded and fronted the Colorado trio, […]

Moderator Spotlight | Sarah Slaton Posted: June 12, 2020 Website We are excited to announce the Dulcetterra 2020 music industry conference moderator, Sarah Slaton! Sarah is a musician, industry member, and Colorado music advocate. Slaton spent 2014-18 fronting and managing, Edison, a national touring act from Denver. Edison played 400+ shows and traveled 150k +  miles. […]

Artist Spotlight | Yaksta Posted: May 19, 2020 World Music Development TRIBE Artist    |    Artist Website Kemaul M. Martin, professionally known as Yaksta, is an upcoming reggae and dancehall recording artiste and songwriter from St. Mary, Jamaica. Growing up under the care of his single mother and sisters in an area categorized by […]

Artist Spotlight | Split Window Posted: May 19, 2020 World Music Development TRIBE Artist    |    Artist Website A BIG INTERNATIONAL SOUND FROM THE ACTUAL SOUTH PARK, COLORADO. Split Window is a large ensemble. Performing with as many as 12 musicians, the band is able to approach many genres. They are known for upbeat, […]

Artist Spotlight | TLooP Posted: May 19, 2020 World Music Development TRIBE Artist    |    Artist Website TLooP Music is a national touring/recording artist. Encompassing a full band sound as a solo, multi-instrumentalist, he is also an outstanding solo acoustic performer. His music includes a fusion of folktronica-synth-pop-ambient-electronic-pop. He can be found performing in […]

World Music Development TRIBE Artists at Dulcetterra 2020 Posted: May 19, 2020 All World Music Development TRIBE Artists (Yaksta, Split Window, TLooP) will be performing as part of the live online music showcases during Dulcetterra 2020. Yaksta was recently featured on BBC Radio 1Xtra. More artist showcases will be announced soon. #dulcetterra #soothingtonesofearth #internationaldayofpeace https://youtu.be/kBmo_5NfQF8