World is Sound

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Wookie Stage at LiB is always the vibe

05/03/2026

This past May Day, I spent the afternoon frolicking with old friends and family at the venerable Pelican Inn in west Marin.
We gathered for traditional song and dance around the May Pole, British ales and grog and some very fine locally crafted mead wine.
It was a fine day.

Blessings to all at the height of Spring’s Beltane! ☀️

06/08/2023

Beautiful rhythms!
World is Sound is coming back this Summer BTW...

07/16/2022

Tomorrow is a special day. I will be debuting as a performing artist at Kalani on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Kalani is a revered space in the conscious community as it is the origin and birthplace of Ecstatic Dance. It all began here over 20 years ago.
I will be presenting a very special new set for everyone here and I am excited and honored to be welcomed into this community.
Mahalo and aloha everyone!

03/07/2022

I have released a new hour long deep meditative ambient sound journey on my YouTube channel- Embarka Ambience

https://youtu.be/mAenMOVxuLA

I started writing this piece in early January and as things continued to evolve on the global scale, in the Ukraine etc, the piece took on more and more emotional resonance with our journey through these times. What started as an ambient sound design piece evolved into a haven for all of my emotions around what we are collectively going through. Thematic motifs develop, interact and overlap with new themes creating an hour long narrative, sonic stories unfolding.
Please check this out, spend some time with it. Like and subscribe to support the new project.
Thank you friends, much love to you.

~Asian Snow Temple Ambience~
By Jef Stott/ Embarka Ambience
High above the clouds, hidden within a majestic mountain range stands an ancient temple. Weathering eons of snow and rain this temple stands tall in the shining light holding power and strength for all who venture there.
Transport yourself to an enchanted temple full of mystical power.
Relax and let your spirit be renewed by ambience of these ancient sounds.
This hour long ambient sound healing journey is inspired by my many trips to Asia as a touring DJ. Hiking through the hills and mountains discovering ancient temples was such a magical experience.
A wide range of instruments and sounds from Asia are present in this ambient composition including shakuhachi flute, taiko drums, moon guitars, yangqin hammered dulcimers as well as the hang drum.
Composed January 2022 by Jef Stott in Northern California.
Asian Snow Temple
https://youtu.be/mAenMOVxuLA

03/05/2022

SFJAZZ is broadcasting DakhaBrakha tonight live as a benefit for the Ukrainian band and their families. It is free to watch and all proceeds go directly to the artists in need.
Tonight 7:30PST
https://www.sfjazz.org/watch

I was proud to be one of the lead editors on the project this week.

From SFJAZZ-
As an expression of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, this Friday, March 4 at 7:30PM PT, SFJAZZ is interrupting their normal 'Fridays Live' programming for a free broadcast featuring Kyiv's DakhaBrakha, filmed at the SFJAZZ Center on July 18, 2018. During this broadcast, we encourage everyone to donate generously to the "DakhaBrakha Fund", where 100% of the proceeds go directly to the band, to be reallocated to their families, as well as organizations aiding civilians in Ukraine. To amplify DakhaBrakha's powerful music and message, the broadcast will be free to anyone by going to the SFJAZZ website or downloading the SFJAZZ app.
https://www.sfjazz.org/watch

04/14/2021

Real World is again partnering with NTS on their Work in Progress (NTS WIP) Artist Development Programme for 2021. NTS WIP is an ongoing development opportunity taking six artists or bands to the next stage of their careers. The programme aims to support artists from all backgrounds or nationalities...