John Coltrane’s Spirituality & Philosophy of Music

John Coltrane is known as one of the most famous saxophone players in history, but he also had a fascinating life involving philosophical and spiritual pursuits. This video explores that aspect of his life. Listen to my new song Isthmus here: Find me and my music (including new song “Isthmus“) here: Original music by: Filip Holm Golden Age Radio Nocturnal Spirits Banaras Bana & Kolkata Kid Sources & Recomended Reading: Beck, Guy L. (2009). “Sonic Theology: Hinduism and Sacred Sound“. University South Carolina Pr. Berkman, Franya J. (2007). “Appropriating Universality: The Coltranes and 1960s Spirituality“. American Studies Vol. 48, No. 1 (Spring 2007), pp. 41-62 Lavezzoli, Peter (2007). “The Dawn of Indian Music in the West“. Continuum; New edition.
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