NewAgeMusic.Nu will present an Interview with Michael Brant DeMaria PH.D.  to our readers in the near future.  John P. Olsen is preparing the in-depth questions to examine his expansive career as clinical psychologist, musician, public speaker, poet, and author.

In the Grammy Nomination Awards ceremony held on Thursday, December 2, 2009,  Michael was among those honored by his nomination to the list of candidates for a prestigious Grammy Award, being the most widely recognized award in the music industry.

Siyotanka  is the release that placed his name in contention for the Best Native American Music Album.  Upon hearing this outstanding news about Michael just hours ago, B T Fasmer and I wish him the very best, when the final winner is decided and the award is presented to one of the five equally deserving nominees.

Prior to this news release about Michael’s Grammy Nomination, his  Siyotanka  album, which tells a story in song, decisively won a coveted Native American Music Award,  ( NAMA )  in the Native Heart category, winning a ( NAMMY ) of the many well respected contenders.

In his psychotherapy practice, Michael created ONTOS to help people live more meaningful and effective lives.  His music therapy expertise was acquired by personal and professional research in the fundamental principals of ambient sound techniques, acquired throughout his  25  year professional career.

His  Healing Sound Series  began with  The River,  and second in series  Ocean,  are prescribed with a relaxing ambient concept to assist anyone coping with life issues, or as stress relief to hurricane survivors, for which the  Ocean  album is dedicated.

Your can learn more about Dr. Michael Brant DeMaria before the Interview is posted, by visiting ontos.org here and his music store ontosmusic.com here.  The current review of his  Ocean  album titled Oceanic living, can be read by scrolling down our pages or by clicking here.

Congratulations on your Grammy Nomination Michael  !