Rickie Byars Beckwith Supreme Inspiration CD

Supreme Inspiration is a collaboration delivered from the masterful partnering of a mother and daughter team that is uniquely wonderful. Georgia Anne Muldrow, an established producer in her own right, at the tender age of 23 took her Mother's suggestion and produced Supreme Inspiration. It is considered by many to be Rickie's funkiest collection yet. From start to finish this record is captivating. Step out of the box with the two of them and get supremely inspired. Look for some great shout outs by other mystery minds. More about RickieRickie Byars Beckwith composes and performs moving, melodic music "to inspire deep feeling in the heart and to bring joy to the earth." She has produced six CDs that are favorites to thousands. Her most recent project, Supreme Inspiration, was produced by her daughter, Georgia Anne Muldrow, and led to her first music video, Alle-Alleluia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhz1En2rAzo). Rickie is the Music and Arts Director for Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City, California and has developed an extensive body of work that inspires spiritual communities around the world. "Spirit encourages me to be a voice of inspiration and to bring 'water to a dry land,'" she said. Described as an "intuitive channel of healing music," she has performed at five sessions with His Holiness the Dalai Lama -- twice in India and three times in Italy. In addition, Rickie has facilitated women's retreats for more than 11 years with Mary Manin, founder of LifeSoulutions.As Director of the Agape International Choir for almost two decades, Rickie has composed, arranged and directed music for a group that began as 30 voices and has grown to more than 200. “The Agape Choir brings joy to my music and to my life,” she said. The Choir has performed at New York's Lincoln Center, The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, the John Anson Ford Theatre in Hollywood Hills, the United Nations and other distinguished venues.Very much in demand, Agape Choir delivered an incredible performance in 2007 to more than 20,000 people attending a Twilight Dance Series concert at Santa Monica Pier, sharing the evening with famed hip-hop legends Arrested Development. The choir performs this May in concert with Fabien Maman and other performing artists at the Global Sounds Conference in Marina Del Rey. The Choir also is preparing for its next great "Love Train" adventure -- a tour that will take them to Georgia, Florida and Cuba in February 2009. With Rickie as conductor, rest assured that everyone who gets on board will be lifted.A headline solo performer in concerts across America, Rickie is planning an upcoming concert tour "to celebrate all the beautiful songs that inspire those who love my music." A recent composition aired to 15.9 million viewers on the debut of Oprah Winfrey's new TV show, The Big Give. Her songs also have been featured on The West Wing, Strong Medicine, and, most recently, TV One's Gospel of Music with JeffMajors. Rickie loves to compose music and lyrics with her husband, friend, and Agape founder Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith. She thoroughly enjoyed her recent collaboration with daughter Georgia, and she looks forward to more creative endeavors. Whether composing music, directing the Agape Choir, performing solo in concert, facilitating retreats, or bringing prayerful vibrations of sound to an Agape service or her immediate family, Rickie is comfortable with her calling and generously shares her recipe for success: “The ingredients for a great and meaningful life must include joy, gratitude and service to humanity.” It is no wonder that so many who know and love the music that comes through Rickie Byars Beckwith affectionately call her the Angel of Joy.Rickie was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina and spent formative years in Atlanta, Georgia as well. She is the sixth of 10 children. "I love my family and the beautiful foundation for growth they provided," she said. "I love God, I love serving the