
Music by the elements
The WOMB Music Project is a collective creation of music inspired by themes of motherhood, womanhood, and resilience, guided by the elements of water, fire, earth, air, and spirit.
The first six tracks have already been completed, and we are fundraising for the remaining eight tracks.
You can listen to our progress thus far using the Bandcamp links provided here.
Please consider contributing to our mission. All proceeds go to compensate the talented artists, many of whom are mothers, who created these tracks.

Womb trauma occurs on a mass scale, be it through sexual assault, abortion or pregnancy loss, the loss of a child (at any age), or experiencing a traumatic birth. WOMB is a musical project created by women and mothers to help each other heal and come together in the name of compassion. A diverse and talented group of artists and mothers will be releasing singles that tell their unique birth story through a sonic experience.
WOMB combines the therapeutic frequencies, soulful vocals, and earth inspired sounds to support the journey of motherhood and postpartum healing. The music is intended to be used in medical, healing, and therapeutic environments for all who have and all who come from the WOMB.
Music, when created with intention, holds the power to heal.
By uplifting and supporting the great creators of our world—women and mothers—we nurture their well-being and, in turn, the well-being of all children. And when we heal children, we heal the world.
Jaqueline Paolino, Executive Producer
WOMB Creators
Jacqueline Paolino
Executive Producer
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Jacqueline Paolino aka Shira Lucé is a is an artist and passionate advocate for women, holistic wellness, and social change in the music industry. She has released a jazz album under Jacqueline Paolino and several singles as Shira Lucé.
As the founder of Serenity Music Org, she creates impactful music projects that address mental health, women’s health, and environmental advocacy.Her flagship initiative, the WOMB Music Project, is a multicultural album tuned to 432 Hz, aimed at supporting motherhood and facilitating postpartum healing. This project will blend soothing music with storytelling, promoting calmness and reducing anxiety.
With over ten years of experience in marketing, event curation, and business development, Jacqueline has collaborated with organizations like Sound Mind Live and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to amplify mental health awareness. She also champions mothers in the industry, having previously served as Head of Sponsorships at Mamas in Music.
A lifelong learner, Jacqueline earned her Master’s in Music Business from NYU in 2023 while pregnant with her first child. She performs under the name Jacqueline Paolino and Shira Lucé, releasing music that reflects her authentic voice.
Jacqueline’s entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to societal change harness music as a vehicle for healing and empowerment, making a significant impact on the industry and beyond.
Lee Triffon
Music Director
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Lee Triffon is a mother, artist, songwriter, producer, composer, and visual artist known for her distinctive style that blends genres and disciplines. A true ‘one-woman show,’ Lee combines her musical talent and creative direction with unique video editing skills to craft immersive experiences.
Over the past decade, she has gained recognition for her innovative approach, transitioning from her early prog-rock days with the band EatLiz to her current ethereal and melodic EDM sound. Lee has toured globally, performing at festivals like SXSW, Primavera, and EXIT, and has been featured in prominent publications such as LA Weekly, V Magazine, and the NY Times.
After the success of her project ‘Kokoro,’ Lee relocated to the U.S. in 2015, where she began composing for various media and producing for other artists. Her self-titled EP, released in 2016, received critical acclaim, and her side project ‘White Wolvz’ has achieved notable sync placements, including songs featured in ABC’s “How To Get Away With Murder” and Hulu’s “Runaways.”
In 2019, she composed a tailor-made song for the Oscar-winning short film “Skin.” Currently, Lee is busy in the studio, working on new music and visual art, composing for an upcoming European film, and collaborating with renowned composers as a songwriter and co-composer.
Lulu James
Contributing Artist
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Born in Tanzania and descended from the Maasai tribe, Lulu moved to the UK at just six years old, finding her musical voice in South Shields. After enrolling in a music development course, she met her primary producer and co-writer, DomZilla, and released her debut EP, Rope Mirage, in 2012.
Since then, Lulu has made waves in the music scene, signing with Black Butter Records and releasing her debut singles “Be Safe” and “Stuck.” She’s toured the UK with incredible talents like Rudimental and has been a supporting act for Ellie Goulding. With hits like “Closer,” “Sweetest Thing,” and “Beautiful People,” Lulu’s sound blends her rich heritage with modern influences.
Diamonde
Contributing Artist
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The multi-faceted vocalist/producer Diamonde draws from a rich musical background to craft refined live-electronic compositions with stunning vocal tapestries on top. Her sound is slow, sultry, sexy and deep. Diamonde weaves lush guitar and piano melodies with progressive, minimal production to create a vibe that is somehow familiar but fresh all the same. Her voice maintains an intoxicating space that draws you into a realm where the dark meets the light; pure to the core with a bit of grit like a diamonde in the rough.
Janelle Turtle
Contributing Artist
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Janelle Turtle is a Cheyenne music artist, mother, and grandmother carrying forward the healing legacy of her great-great-grandmother, Dog Woman. Through her vocals, she honors the sacred ritual of the Peyote ceremony, using music as a bridge between tradition and spiritual healing. Rooted in the ancestral wisdom of her people, Janelle’s voice carries the prayers, rhythms, and stories that have guided generations.
Her work is deeply connected to the ceremonial and medicinal power of song, preserving and sharing the sacred sounds that have long been central to Cheyenne spirituality. As a mother and grandmother, she is committed to passing down these traditions, ensuring that the strength and spirit of her people continue to thrive.
Through her music, Janelle continues Dog Woman’s legacy—one of healing, community, and cultural preservation—offering her voice as both a tribute to the past and a guide for future generations.
Ashira Sōl
Contributing Artist
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Ashira Sol is a singer-songwriter, electronic music producer, and sound healing facilitator who comes from Celtic and West African roots. She views her music as an offering to the divine, a way to connect with our ancestors, and a potent form of envisioning and singing a better future into existence for generations to come.
Ashira has been singing since she was a young child, and began writing songs and producing music in 2017. She has an extensive background not only in music, but also in Psychology, Hypnosis, and other subconscious healing modalities, which are woven throughout her artistry. Through her ethereal and heartfelt lyrics she creates a sonic space for inner exploration, authentic embodiment, and healing.
She is based in Long Beach, California, and began releasing music in May of 2023. Her first album will be released in 2025.
Yuna Earth
Contributing Artist
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Yuna Earth (Natasha Moutran) is a transformative force in music and holistic healing, embodying global empowerment and social impact. Born to an English mother and Lebanese father, and raised between London and the Middle East, Yuna’s diverse upbringing ignited her passion for liberation and heart-centered connection in a complex world. Her musical journey began at just three years old, singing to the trees and learning piano, and by 17, she had made her mark on London’s music scene.
Today, Yuna is not only an artist but a catalyst for awakening and liberation, using her music to empower listeners to explore their inner freedom. With over a decade of experience, she is a 1000-hour Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Shamanic Reiki Master, and the Founder of The Retreat Collection. Yuna’s extensive training includes certifications in Gong & Sound Healing, pre & postnatal yoga, and holistic health coaching, alongside her spiritual education as a graduate of the ISTA International School of Temple Arts.
As the Head of Retreats at Cum What May, Yuna promotes open dialogue around sexuality and offers sacred sexuality retreats, couples retreats, and individual healing sessions that have supported thousands globally. A conscious entrepreneur and published author, she merges her musical and healing talents to empower women through coaching and online programs. Yuna is also a dedicated philanthropist and angel investor, advocating for regenerative projects and female founders to cultivate a compassionate world. Her journey is a testament to the transformative power of music, healing, and entrepreneurship in nurturing a conscious, empowered society.
Holly Roxanne
Contributing Artist
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Holly Roxanne is a mother, artist, and creative producer based in Ibiza with over 15 years of experience blending art, community, and transformation. With a foundation in Theatre and Performance from Warwick University, she has created immersive events, from curating festival stages at Secret Garden Party and Wilderness to collaborating with Greenpeace at Glastonbury to amplify the ‘Voice of the Mother. ’Holly’s work weaves storytelling, ritual, and activism, offering holistic spaces that blend music, healing, and motherhood. Deeply rooted in womb wisdom and the power of voice, Holly guides individuals to reconnect with their authentic expression and the sacred feminine. Whether mentoring vocal liberation, leading rites of passage, or producing cultural events, her work celebrates the sensual, wild beauty of being. Passionate about the arts as a force for cultural change, she nurtures projects that honor the Mother and inspire a collective reimagining and landing of the village.
Larimar Oceana Rose
Contributing Artist
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Larimar has devoted her life to walking the beauty way & co creating the golden age of love.
She shares songs, art and ceremonies of remembrance to reawaken the sacred that lives within our bodies and within the earth.
She has spent over a decade in study of different modalities including sound healing, water & priestess arts, womb wisdom, yoga & reiki which she weaves into her music, journeys and art.
She believes life is a sacred gift and her wish is to help us remember how very precious and powerful we truly are.
Nancy Mawuli
Contributing Artist
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Nancy Mawuli is an independent German-Ghanaian composer and pianist based in Los Angeles. Her creative impulses come from nature, the ocean and from her life experiences growing up between two cultures in Germany. The piano has always been her sanctuary and inspiration in creating music that brings a sense of calm, hope and joy to listeners. Nancy has been trained in western classical music and jazz (piano and flute). Her compositions mostly fall into the neo-classical genre seasoned by native and African sounds. She also writes R&B and neo-soul songs. When she isn’t composing, Nancy Mawuli teaches at a university in Los Angeles and explores the Californian coast for sounds of nature.
Sonata Lee Cantata
Contributing Artist
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Sonata Lee Cantata aka Caitlin, originally from East Tennessee, discovered wellness in her adolescence through her father’s introduction to yoga and meditation, which laid the foundation for her lifelong passion for helping others. She earned her Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Certification from the Asheville Yoga Center and began teaching at East Tennessee State University, where she also co-founded Manifest Collective, a healing arts initiative that fostered creativity and well-being in the local community through concerts, workshops, and free events.
With a degree in Public Health and a minor in Anthropology, Caitlin combined her interests in wellness and cultural studies. After serving with AmeriCorps in New York City, she worked as an after-school art teacher, guiding at-risk youth in creative expression and embodiment practices.
In 2024, Caitlin became a certified sound meditation facilitator and expanded her training in music production, blending modern techniques with traditional sound healing. Today, she is dedicated to creating an accessible wellness platform that fosters connection, empowerment, and ease for everyone in the East Tennessee community.
Heather Christie
Contributing Artist
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Heather Christie is a folk-soul singer, producer, DJ, and the visionary behind Möonbabe Records, a record label dedicated to celebrating motherhood in music. Fueled by an indelible curiosity and a DIY spirit, she has embarked on a lifelong creative journey through the performing arts, dance, and music production.
Growing up in Santa Cruz in a family of Grateful Dead enthusiasts, Heather has been passionate about performing since the age of five, immersing herself in classical choir, teen singing competitions, and Broadway musicals. Her college years ignited a love for modern dance, inspired by avant-garde choreographer Anna Halprin. Learning Ableton opened new doors for her, allowing her to connect with audiences through bass and trance energy while exploring realms of consciousness and self-identity.
Heather has co-founded several music projects, including Feral Fauna, Silk Drop, Honeywild, and Sirens of Soul, with Feral Fauna’s “Tincture” achieving viral success with millions of streams. She was also a second-round finalist on American Idol’s “Hollywood Week” episode in 2016. Now, she is captivated by the music of diverse cultures, focusing on writing, singing, and producing tribal house tracks for her label. In her live shows, she DJs, sings, and dances, accompanied by her husband on world instruments like the sintir from Morocco.
The birth of her daughter, Naya, inspired Heather to create a holistic space within the music industry that uplifts female artists and mothers. Möonbabe Records is her answer, empowering her and other creatrix mothers while honoring the feminine cycles of life.
Advisors & Collaborators
Greg Papania
Mixer, Tuner & Project Advisor
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Greg creates exclusively in musical tunings and visual art techniques that align mathematically and geometrically with the patterns of nature, the body, and the brain—offering experiencers a sense of harmonic alignment within their body, mind, and energy field. In this space, the potential to intertwine art and wellness grows, allowing harmony to weave into everyday life experiences.
He has worked with Snoop Dogg, Amy Winehouse, Patti LaBelle, Gwen Stefani, and dozens of other Grammy Award-winning artists. His compositions and sound mixing have been featured across every major television network and film studio.
In visual art, he has collaborated with Studio Drift, contributing music to Crania (2021) and Burning Man (2022 + 2023) drone exhibitions. His work has been showcased at Ars Electronica.
Greg is also the founder of SINES, a company dedicated to bringing wellness music to the modern world.
Passionate about collaboration, he seeks to work with artists and companies across all mediums—those who embrace the edges of creation to uncover something unique and deeply resonant.
Bradford Watson
Board Member & CEO of Spinach Recordings
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Bradford Watson is a software engineer, strategist, and entrepreneur with a passion for building exceptional software products, leading teams, and solving complex problems. With a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and creative vision, he has positioned himself as a distinguished force across multiple industries, from technology and music to fashion and film.
An experienced operator in the Accessories, Apparel, and Fashion industry, Brad has a deep understanding of brand market positioning and the full spectrum of support initiatives—from concept to completion. His work has included strategic partnerships with leading brands, including a collaboration with renowned designer LaQuan Smith.
Beyond his work in technology and fashion, Brad is a music executive and film producer who has founded a record label, produced short films, and championed artist-first initiatives. As the founder of Spinach Records, he is dedicated to ensuring artists are fairly compensated while providing them with holistic wellness resources to support their careers.
Brad’s multifaceted career is driven by innovation, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to empowering artists, brands, and businesses alike.
The Problem
Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
Maternal Mortality Rate: The U.S. maternal mortality rate was approximately 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021, with a 26% rise from 2020 to 2021.
Source: CDC Maternal Mortality RatesDisparities in Maternal Mortality: Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.
Source: CDC Maternal Mortality by RaceSevere Maternal Morbidity: Approximately 50,000 women experience severe maternal morbidity each year in the U.S.
Source: CDC Severe Maternal Morbidity
Postpartum Mental Health
Postpartum Depression: About 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression, increasing to nearly 1 in 4 among women of color.
Source: American Psychological AssociationAnxiety Disorders: Approximately 10% of mothers report significant anxiety symptoms postpartum.
Source: Postpartum Support InternationalImpact of Maternal Mental Health: Untreated maternal mental health issues can lead to long-term consequences for children.
Source: The Lancet Psychiatry
Trauma and Sexual Assault
Traumatic Birth Experiences: Up to 30% of women report their childbirth experience as traumatic.
Source: Birth Trauma Association
Sexual Assault and Childbirth: 21% of women with a history of sexual violence reported feelings of fear during childbirth.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
PTSD Rates: Approximately 9% of women may develop PTSD following childbirth.
Source: Postpartum Support International
Access to Care and Support
Parental Leave: The U.S. does not guarantee paid parental leave, affecting maternal and infant health outcomes.
Source: National Partnership for Women & Families
Access to Mental Health Services: Only about 15% of mothers with postpartum depression receive treatment.
Source: National Institutes of Health
Community and Support Services: Access to community-based support services improves maternal mental health outcomes.
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal
Overall Context
Global Comparison: The U.S. ranks 55th in maternal mortality rates globally.
Source: World Health Organization
Healthcare Disparities: Maternal health disparities disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
Source: Institute of Medicine
Potential Solutions
Benefits of Set and Setting in Healthcare
Impact of Environment on Patient Outcomes: Research indicates that the physical environment of healthcare settings can significantly affect patient anxiety levels and overall satisfaction. A calming and supportive environment can reduce stress and improve the patient experience during labor and delivery.
Source: Ulrich, R. S. (1991). Effects of interior design on wellness: Theory and recent scientific research. Journal of Health Care Interior Design.Healing Spaces: Studies show that healing environments, characterized by elements like natural light, calming colors, and music, can enhance recovery and reduce the perception of pain among patients.
Source: Kaplan, R. (1995). The restorative benefits of nature: Toward an integrative framework. Journal of Environmental Psychology.
Benefits of Music Therapy and 432 Hz
Music Therapy Effectiveness: Music therapy has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve outcomes in patients undergoing various medical procedures. Specifically, it can decrease perceived pain and enhance relaxation during labor.
Source: Bradt, J., & Dileo, C. (2014). Music interventions for mechanically ventilated patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
432 Hz Music and Relaxation: While there is limited specific research on 432 Hz music, it is often associated with relaxation and healing properties. Anecdotal evidence suggests that music tuned to 432 Hz can have calming effects and may improve emotional well-being.
Source: Cohen, S. (2016). The Healing Power of Music: How It Can Change Your Life.
Sound Frequencies and Mental Health: Research indicates that specific sound frequencies can help induce relaxation and reduce stress levels. Listening to music at certain frequencies, such as 432 Hz, may facilitate a meditative state, which can be beneficial during childbirth.
Source: Tao, J., & Wu, X. (2019). The effect of music therapy on anxiety and depression in patients with coronary heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders.
Overall Impact on Birth Experience
Stress Reduction in Labor: Incorporating calming music and creating a supportive environment during labor is associated with lower stress levels, which can contribute to shorter labor times and improved maternal outcomes.
Source: Hodnett, E. D., et al. (2013). Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
Reduced Postpartum Depression: A supportive birthing environment, inclusive of music therapy, is linked to lower rates of postpartum depression, as it can enhance the overall birth experience and foster positive emotional responses.
Source: Yukari, K., & Hoshino, T. (2018). Effects of music therapy on postpartum depression and anxiety. Journal of Music Therapy.
Conclusion
While more specific research is needed on 432 Hz specifically in birthing contexts, the existing literature on music therapy and the importance of a supportive environment highlights their potential benefits in enhancing mental health outcomes for birthing patients. These factors can contribute significantly to a positive birth experience, promoting emotional well-being and reducing anxiety and stress.