Joss Jaffe & Jim “Kimo" West share stories and songs off their new album, Santhi. Grammy-winning, acclaimed slack key guitarist Jim “Kimo” West, the longtime guitarist in “Weird Al” Yankovic’s band, and world percussionist/instrumentalist Joss Jaffe introduce their new unique global fusion album Santhi. Inspired by the spirituality and natural splendor of the famed Indonesian island of Bali, Santhi’s Sanskrit title means “peaceful in spiritual and physical happiness”. Listen to Santhi: https://ingrv.es/santhi-u1d-e Having never even seen Waikiki, JIM “KIMO” WEST came right to the tiny village of Hana, Maui in 1985 and spent much of his time there for many years. It was in Hana where he first heard the music of Gabby Pahinui, Sons of Hawaii, Sonny Chillingworth, and Atta Isaacs. Already familiar with alternate tunings, the sound of ki ho’alu became rooted deep in his musical landscape. Kimo is regarded as one of the world’s foremost “ki ho’alu” or Hawaiian “slack key” guitar artists and his music has garnered over seventy-five million spins on streaming services. He is a 2021 Grammy Winner for his recent CD, “More Guitar Stories” and a 2019 Grammy nominee for “Moku Maluhia-Peaceful Island”. He is also a 2008 winner of the Hawaii Music Awards and four-time Na Hoku Hanohano (the Hawaiian ‘Grammy’) nominee. He is also a two-time winner of the LA Treasures Award for his efforts in keeping this important acoustic guitar tradition alive. This warm and engaging fingerpicked guitar style has its roots in 1840’s Hawaii, when Mexican vaqueros first brought guitars to the Big Island of Hawaii. If you saw the Oscar-winning film, “The Decendants” you have experienced this great acoustic guitar tradition. Kimo is a veteran of Hawaii’s famed slack key festivals as well as the So Cal Slack Key Festival every year from 2008 through 2018. He has shared the stage with almost all the world’s top slack key players at one time or another. His numerous CDs feature many original compositions as well as inventive arrangements of the genres’ classic repertoire. His seventh CD, “Guitar Stories” goes beyond slack key, exploring other genres like West African guitar, Middle Eastern Music, and Americana. “Slackers In Paradise” features duets with slack and steel guitar legend, Ken Emerson, and his latest CD, “Moku Maluhia-Peaceful Island” is a mix of “nahenahe” or very relaxing compositions. For his work as long-time guitarist with “Weird Al,” he has earned four Grammy’s and a Billboard #1 CD debut for 2015’s “Mandatory Fun.” Kimo has also worked as a composer for film and TV for many years and maintains a sophisticated private studio in Los Angeles. He has composed music for features films, network TV shows and specials and cable shows. His slack key compositions have been used in many feature films, TV spots, and documentaries. JOSS JAFFE is a world musician known for his unique blend of musical influences and genres. Born in Santa Barbara, Jaffe took an early interest in music, learning guitar, piano, drums, and tabla as a child. After high school, he attended UC Berkeley, honing his skills in composition and improvisation and as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist in ensembles of African, Gamelan, and Middle Eastern music. Music. His music ranges from modern pop and reggae to soothing, brainwave-entraining compositions for relaxation, yoga, and meditation. Today, Jaffe continues to pioneer pushing musical boundaries with his experimental recordings and live performances. His leadership of his band at premiere yoga conferences and transformational festivals is a testament to his influence. Jaffe’;s founding of the record label Artizen, which serves as a platform for dynamic cross-cultural collaborations with talented musicians worldwide, underscores his role as a bridge-builder in the music industry. His creative approach to music has inspired fans and fellow ar