Sound and spirit.
East and west. Ancient and future.

The Tribals were born from a simple but radical question: what happens when you put the world's most powerful music in the same room as the world's most powerful voices?

The answer is Love in the Making — a debut album that brings together Craig Dobbin, Ravidrums, and L. Shankar alongside an extraordinary cast of Grammy winners, Oscar nominees, Bollywood legends, alternative rock icons, and pioneering musicians from across the globe. Collectively, the artists on this album account for over 148 million records sold, 5 Grammy wins, and 2 Oscar nominations.

But The Tribals are more than an album. They are the creators of a new format — the Narrative Remix — in which cinematic music becomes the foundation for guided meditations, breathwork sequences, spiritual teachings, and transformational storytelling with the world's greatest wellness leaders. The first, with legendary big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton, has already reached more than 788,000 views.

The Founding Three

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Ravidrums

A groundbreaking drummer, DJ, and producer celebrated for his high-energy live performances and futuristic percussion rigs. From the Oscars to the Super Bowl, from Oprah to Mariah Carey — Ravidrums has electrified the world's greatest stages. He is the heartbeat that propels the journey.

Drummer · DJ · Producer
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Craig Dobbin

Award-winning composer, pianist, and producer whose work spans film, television, and world music. Craig scored Shark Week and NCIS Los Angeles, and is the creative architect of Love in the Making — weaving together global voices into a cinematic narrative of love. He is the vision at the centre of everything The Tribals do.

Composer · Pianist · Producer
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Violinist · Vocalist

L. Shankar

Grammy-nominated legendary violinist, vocalist, and composer. Shankar collaborated with Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Sting, Martin Scorsese, and Shakti, and was featured on the scores for The Passion of the Christ and The Last Temptation of Christ. Pioneer of the double violin. He is the spiritual core of Love in the Making, bridging classical Indian tradition and modern innovation.

Collectively representing five Grammy wins, two Oscar nominations, and careers spanning six continents — the musicians of Love in the Making are among the most celebrated performers of their generation. Each one brought something irreplaceable to this record.

Legends from every corner of the world.

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Siedah Garrett

Two-time Oscar nominee. Grammy winner. Co-wrote Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror" and "I Just Can't Stop Loving You." One of the most celebrated singer-songwriters in history, Siedah brings extraordinary depth and grace to Love in the Making.

Vocals
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Shivamani

India's most iconic percussionist, known globally for his explosive rhythmic invention. Featured on the Academy Award-winning Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack. A force of nature behind the kit.

Percussion
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Guitar

Peter DiStefano

Founding member of the legendary alternative rock band Porno for Pyros. Also toured with The Psychedelic Furs. A guitarist whose sound sits at the intersection of noise, beauty, and feeling.

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Piano

Brian Kennedy

Four-time Grammy winning producer whose fingerprints are on some of the biggest records of the last two decades — including work with Rihanna and Chris Brown. A master of the studio craft.

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Vocals

Ty Taylor

Emmy-nominated vocalist who has graced the stages of Rolling Stones world tours and brought his voice to the Elvis Presley biopic soundtrack. Raw, soulful, and completely in command of every note.

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Vocals / Keyboards

Steve Maggiora

Keyboard virtuoso who toured extensively with the legendary rock band Toto. A sought-after session musician whose playing brings both technical brilliance and deep musical soul.

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Vocals

Shadab Faridi

A defining voice in Bollywood, Sufi, and Indian classical and folk music. Shadab's voice carries centuries of tradition while feeling completely of the moment — ancient and alive at once.

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Vocals

Runa Rizvi

A celebrated Indian playback and fusion singer whose voice moves effortlessly between classical tradition and contemporary feeling. She brings tenderness and power in equal measure.

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Guitar

Michael "Fish" Herring

A first-call guitarist who has performed and recorded with Christina Aguilera and Prince. When Fish plays, you feel it before you understand it.

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Guitar & Soundscapes

STATIC

Experimental guitarist and sonic architect. STATiC builds textures and atmospheres that sit beneath the music like a current — felt more than heard, but impossible to ignore.

One of the most sought-after mixing engineers in the world, Mark Needham has shaped the sound of some of the biggest records of the last three decades — including landmark albums by Fleetwood Mac, The Killers, Imagine Dragons, and Chris Isaak. His touch on Love in the Making brings cinematic depth and clarity to every layer of the music.

Mixing

Mark Needham

Two-time Grammy winner and one of the most respected independent promoters in the industry. Danny has architected successful Grammy campaigns for multiple artists — including this year's campaign for Koffee's protégé Kenznamdi — with a track record of turning exceptional music into industry recognition. He brings both the instincts and the relationships to take Love in the Making to the world.

Promotion

Danny Barros