Ep. 43 – Music as Prayer: Inside the Psychedelic Life of Yehoo Shalem

Middle Eastern Medicine Musician Yehoo Shalem frames life as a psychedelic experience, tracing how sound, prayer, and mindfulness can create intimacy with the divine.

This week on Set & Setting, Madison and Yehoo explore:

• The meaning and dream symbol of “The White Donkey”
• Studying Middle Eastern Music at Maqamat Academy 
• Tzfat in northern Israel, the historic hub of Kabbalah
• Music as a form of prayer and intimacy with God
• Seeing life as a psychedelic experience 
• The intention behind creating medicine music 
• Using music as a navigation to go to a different place
• Seeing yourself as a creator rather than a victim
• Taking time for a morning gratitude practice 

“For me the reason for writing music and for playing music is prayer. This is my ultimate aim when I play is to be able to connect to this point of prayer. Prayer for me is beyond asking for something, it’s seeking intimacy with God, with creation.” –Yehoo Shalem

About Yehoo Shalem:

Yehoo Shalem is a singer-songwriter, Middle Eastern medicine musician, music producer, and a devotee of Love. His music invites the listener into a mystical journey of remembrance, opening their hearts and bodies. Yehoo is currently deepening his music study at Maqamat Academy, learning Middle Eastern music. In parallel, Yehoo is traveling and offering concerts, singing circles, and his special creation: ‘Wine Ceremony’ - a night-long deep dive into sacred prayer, devotional music, high-quality wine, heart-opening sharings, and deep revelations. Check out Yehoo’s music on Spotify.

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