Rigzin

Rigzin never aspired to become a singer or performer. She devoted her main life’s effort, for now over 30 years, to studying and practicing the meditational lineages, of Tibetan (Vajrayana) Buddhism. Her original background was in fine arts photography, she graduated summa cum laude, with a BFA from the University of New Mexico. Rigzin performed with, “El Circo,” from 1999 until 2007, when the shows director and muse, Tiffa Novoa, suddenly passed away. Bridging her worlds of Buddhism and art, she would invite her new friends to come retreat on her land. Hearing her sing her prayers in the early morning hours, they were inspired by the peace and beauty invoked, and arranged for her to record. Random Rab created their first track, “Hymnal Aya”, from this original recording session, producing a piece that merged the ancient blessing of the Tibetan Lineage, with modern electronic beats. It was then she went out on her own. The first album, “UNION”, (that she conceived as a demo), was released in 2010. “UNION”, was so well received, that it encouraged her to pursue this career. She performed at countless shows, and at many of the premier West Coast music festivals, including, many years at Lightening in a Bottle, Symbiosis, and Burning Man. Singing for the Temple burn in 2008. Her second album, “TRANSITION”, was released in 2015.