Allaudin Ottenger

[Shamsuddin Jim Norton]

Allaudin Ottinger

is an active proponent of the Peace through the Arts movement. Working toward this ideal he has overseen Dances of Universal peace/Zikr and Sufi meeting in Kansas City, MO since 1979. He is recognized as a senior teacher in the Sufi Ruhaniat International and as a mentor in the DUP network. Doing this work he has led camps, seminars and retreats worldwide. As a professional musician he has offered energy and talent in a wide variety of settings, including therapeutic, educational, recording and performance based events. Spring 2005 will see the release of his Sufi music CD "In the Everywhere and Always". Allaudin is also a small business owner, married and the father of two beautiful teenagers. He enjoys the four seasons and the stars at night.