John has been writing poetry since he was young, carrying a lifelong passion for the spoken word.  His first music album, This Rhythm Is Not Mine, blends original poetry beautifully with a world-music backdrop in a uniquely crafted way. This album is appreciated accross the globe and has over 60 million plays.

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He has also released a collection of poems in 2024 titled Close to the Ground. John’s poetry is shaped by the wild natural world, a deep love for the Earth, community, and ancient wisdom traditions. His poems explore themes of life, death, eros, justice and our connection to nature.

They move with the rhythm of a drummer, the heart of a storyteller, and a sensual, ethereal, and elemental depth.