Steven Halpern and Georgia Kelly

Steven Halpern is the original new age artist in the most accurate sense of the term. Beginning with 1976's groundbreaking Spectrum Suite, he has been releasing music specifically designed for relaxation and healing, centering around hypnotically soothing keyboard improvisations with additional accompaniment from woodwinds, percussion instruments, and natural sounds. He helped pioneer the new age market by having his music sold and promoted at alternative venues such as health food stores and wellness programs, in addition to establishing new age philosophy, replacing the more...