Jamen grew up in the New Zealand countryside and educated in sound design, documentary film & primary teaching at Victoria University of Wellington.

During this time he continually developed his awareness of spirituality; guided by teachers such as Ram Dass, Alan Watts, Thich Nhat Hanh & many more. He soon immersed himself into the Bhakti Yoga community; practicing in taking on the vows of a monk lifestyle and connecting with kirtan (devotional song).

Through traveling, he met many different mentors and teachers that lead him into his own personal sense of purpose through music, art & spiritual practice.

In 2019, Jamen began his creative career producing sound healing tracks & guided meditations under the Alias 'Life Illumined', growing a loyal fan-base on a number of platforms including 'Insight Timer'.

He began writing songs in 2020 and now produces his own acoustic songwriting; creating tracks that seek to embody the human longing to know itself; to remember divinity.

His music and other offerings ride a subtle wave; inviting us closer into the heart; reminding gently of the power of the connection to soul and spirit.