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There is more than one artist associated with the name Aluna.

1. Aluna is the solo recording project of multi instrumentalist Paul Roberts. The word "aluna" is from the Kogi people of Colombia and Peru. It is to describe both the trance state of mind and the spirit world. Ancient cultures have always been aware that maintaining a healthy connection with the "aluna" or listening to nature within is essential for wellbeing and often survival. The music is a mixture of nature recordings and various traditional music from around the world blended with hypnotic beats, synths and live instruments. The music contains many beautiful synchronicities, such as the whale song on the title track of "For the love the deep blue sea" album which upon hearing many people believe to be a well played instument.

2. Aluna Thavonsouk is a Lao pop singer whose contemporary musical style draws upon older techniques and often includes traditional Lao instruments. In what she calls her ‘new sound,’ she may even begin including the khene.

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