Masters of Ceremony
Masters of Ceremony is a podcast led by artist and ceremonialist, Andrew Askaripour. MoC’s aim is to merge the worlds of Andrew's passions of Spirituality, Hip-Hop, Photography/Film, Sacred Plant Medicines, and the beauty of ceremony in order to educate, inspire, and strengthen others.
Born of Jamaican and Iranian descent, Andrew humbly walks a path of service in order to honor and give thanks to his ancestors and elders for helping guide him towards rediscovering these ancient and universal forms in which all communities gather, heal, and grow together. Apprenticing for many years with initiated teachers and elders of several traditions has provided Andrew with an immense respect and understanding of the responsibility of what it is to carry and share these sacred teachings with the upmost reverence and integrity.
From his years involved within the New York Hip-Hop scene, to studying with various wise medicine men and women of Central and South America, Andrew has gained a distinct outlook on life that allows him to connect with the hearts, minds, and spirits of his fascinating guests, who are each on the way to becoming true masters of their crafts. Through sitting down with these remarkable individuals, and sharing insights from his own journey, Andrew invites you onto his journey of learning, exploration, and growth.
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Masters of Ceremony
David Noriega on No-Till Farming, Music, Ayahuasca Experience, Fatherhood, + Reconnecting to the Land | #8
David "Blank" Noriega is a musician / Hip-Hop producer turned full time organic farmer from Long Island, New York. David has been a close friend of mine for well over 10 years now, and we have created an immense amount of beautiful music / memories over the years.
In this episode we discuss David's music journey, from going as a young bassist who only listened to Jazz and Rock, to becoming one of the best Hip-Hop producers I personally know from New York. To eventually leaving it all behind to become a full time farmer and father in the countryside of Maine.
We speak on David's transformational trip down to South America to drink Ayahuasca, (which he credits to leading him to become a full time farmer), the importance of speaking the truth at all costs, the benefits of No-Till farming, sustainable land practices, why he no longer uses social media, and the importance of forging a closer relationship to the natural world.
Listen to David's music on Spotify Here:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0l2yMMCbUI4ZG7Wdmv8si6?si=o7GtZL-OTxCnZITHjFsTZQ
And also listen to The Fifth Tape, on which David produced 12 out of 15 tracks:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6vnxO2fYUCEn5s8W8m8HNL?si=zDrOA7IbT-aTVH6viXCBnw
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