1. n.d.. Bahá'í Hymns, The: Explanations and Meanings. Author unknown. Four page summary of some Bahá'í hymns, followed by study questions. Essays.
2. n.d.. Baha'i Songs with Sheet Music. Author unknown, comp. 49 songs with music. Music.
3. n.d.. Remember Bill Sears: musical meditations. William Sears. Four musical pieces accompanying selections from the speeches of Sears. Audio.
4. n.d.. Keys to Harmony. Daniel C. Jordan. Ways of bringing harmony into the world, using musical analogies. Audio.
5. 2025-07. In the Beginning was Metaphor: Henry Corbin and the Quran. Todd Lawson. Iranian Islam; the Day of the Covenant, Mundus Imaginalis, and metahistory; metaphor and ta'wil. No mention of the Bahá'í Faith. Articles.
6. 2025. Arts, The: The Key to Spiritual Transformation. Jaine Toth (published as Jaine Ellen Toth). A call to individuals and communities, based in part on the Bahá'í Writings, to understand the imperative of weaving the arts into the tapestry of our lives. Exercises are included to stimulate the creativity within each reader. Books.
7. 2025. Art Is an Act of Spirituality. Jaine Toth. A lengthy presentation of beautiful art along with quotes about how art affects the spirit, to be scrolled through slowly, with soft music of your choice playing in the background, as you meditate on each slide. Presentations.
8. 2025. Art and Spirituality. Jaine Toth. A Powerpoint presentation exploring the interconnectedness of art and spirituality. Presentations.
9. 2024-12. El archivo de música mapuche de la Radio Bahá'í: Diagnóstico, inventario, desafíos y reflexiones. José Velásquez Arce, Katherine Zamora Caro, Alex Calfuqueo Calfucura, Leonardo Díaz-Collao. On the process of identification, diagnosis and inventory of the archive of Radio Bahá'í; the work of the archivist; safeguarding and enhancing this Mapuche sound archive, the oral expressions of the Wallmapu community. Link to article (offsite). Articles.
10. 2024. Sacred Refrains: Arabic and Persian Dhikrs in the Bahá'í Community. Margaret Caton. introduction to dhikr (remembrances) and the use of music in Bahá'í spiritual practices; 74 recordings from 58 sacred texts, including original Arabic and Persian languages with English translation, music transcription, and historical context. Music.
11. 2023-2026. BWNS Podcasts: Conversations and Insights from the Field. Bahá'í World News Service. Links to 46 interviews highlighting how Bahá’í individuals and communities worldwide apply spiritual principles to education, governance, equality, and social transformation, fostering unity and the betterment of society. Video and audio available. Audio.
12. 2023-05. Importance des arts dans la promotion de la Foi. Pierre Spierckel, trans, Universal House of Justice, comp. Compilations.
13. 2023-05. Importance de l'art dans la promotion de la Foi. Pierre Spierckel, trans, Universal House of Justice, comp. Compilations.
14. 2023. Harvard Pluralism Project: Bahá'í. Author unknown. Six overview essays on Bahá'í history, beliefs, and practices. (Offsite) Essays.
15. 2022. Divine Melody: Song of the Mystic Dove. Lorraine Hetu Manifold, comp. Selections from the Writings that refer to the Word of God as music emanating from the mystic dove or the Nightingale of Paradise, and the Divine Word as a melody calling for us to spread the Word in song and praise. Books.
16. 2021-11. Collection of Songs for Children's Class Teachers, A. Ruhi Institute. Links to audio recordings and song book with tablature of 24 songs that appear in Ruhi lessons for Grade 1, and some for children in later years. (Documents offsite.) Music.
17. 2019-11. Instrument of Music, The: A Musical Comedy. Sarah Munro, David Cerpa, Niaz Massarrat. Dramatization of the role of music in the expansion and consolidation of Bahá’í communities, drawing on the example of Latin America, and the impact and use of music to contribute to the growth of any community. Scripts.
18. 2019. Hidden Words and Sounds: Tracing Iranian Legacies and Traumas in the Music of the Bahá'ís of North America. Daniel Akira Stadnicki. On the legacy of Persian culture, aesthetics, and history of religious persecution as reflected in Bahá'í American music; themes of religious oppression, persecution, and martyrdom; Iranian diaspora, transnational music-making, and cosmopolitanism. Theses.
19. 2018/2020. Laws Abrogated by Bahá'u'lláh. Anonymous, comp. Laws abolished from previous religions and from the Bayán. Compilations-personal.
20. 2017-10-06. Hearing "The Divinity in the Music": Dizzy Gillespie Remembered at 100. Bahá'í World News Service. Reflections on the life of Gillespie and how his Baha’i beliefs seemed to inspire and drive his work. Includes photographs. Articles.
21. 2014/2020/2024. List of Articles by Christopher Buck on BahaiTeachings.org. Christopher Buck. List of online essays and articles by Christopher Buck since 2014. Bibliographies.
22. 2011. Perfection and Refinement: Towards an Aesthetics of the Bab. Moojan Momen. The writings of the Bab have implications for the "plastic" arts; significance for native traditions; relevance to the performing arts; and the concept of refinement which comes across in both the person and the writings of the Báb. Articles.
23. 2009. Weaving the Arts into Presentations. Jaine Toth. A brief slide presentation, with script for narrator, to explain the positive effects achieved when the arts are woven into presentations rather than just used as an adjunct or for entertainment. Presentations.
24. 2008. Bahá'í Classes Songsheets. Author unknown, comp. Compilation of 99 songs, with lyrics and chords to songs by Gloria Faizi, Red and Kathy Grammer, Kathy Liebman, Cat Winterfox, Jackie Elliot, Tom Price, Steve Seskin, Allen Shamblin, Mildred McClellan, Wiley Rinaldi, Bob Simms, Lloyd Haynes, et al. Poetry.
25. 2008. Bahá'í Songs with Guitar Chords. Author unknown, comp. Compilation of 78 songs, with lyrics and chords to many songs, mostly Bahá'í, but including some popular children's songs. Authors' names not included. Poetry.
26. 2007. Most Great Peace (a rap). Brett Zamir. Poetry.
27. 2006. Wildfire: Reflections on Music, Drama, and Dance. Istvan Dely. Istvan Dely's reflections on music, dance and drama within the Bahá'í community. Books.
28. 2005. Bahá'í Song Book. Child Education Committee of Greater Houston, comp. Lyrics to 95 popular Bahá'í songs, including prayers and writings that are often sung. Poetry.
29. 2002-12. Music - The Ladder for the Soul. Sylvia Schulman-Benatar. How music can elevate our spirit; brief overview of some highlights of music history from different cultures; quotations from the Writings and other sources on the importance of music. Essays.
30. 2002-04-01. K. C. Porter. Gary Eskow. Interview with a Bahá'í music producer and arranger with A & M Records Biographies.
31. 2002. Creation. Lasse Thoresen. Contributing to the creation of a new civilization as a researcher or an artist means participating in the process of never-ending unfolding; the divine names are the eternal archetypes organizing the material world; dialogue between thinking and reality. Articles.
32. 2001. Artist Biographies from Arts Dialogue. Sonja van Kerkhoff, comp. A list of artist profiles which can be found in the Bahá'í Association for the Arts newsletter (offsite). Linked articles include poetry, photography, and samples of visual art. [this list last updated 2014] Biographies.
33. 2001. Groovin' High: The Life of Dizzy Gillespie. Alyn Shipton. Roughly 2-3 page excerpt from book. Excerpts.
34. 2000. Of Paramount Importance: Addressing the Paucity of Music in Bahá'í Devotional Practice. Michael Knopf. Short overview of the use of music in Bahá'í feasts, holy day celebrations, and temples. Essays.
35. 2000. Cultural Diversity in the Age of Maturity. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Compilations.
36. 2000. Gillespie, Dizzy. Barry Kernfeld. Gillespie (1917-1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer; his acceptance of the Bahá'í Faith is briefly mentioned.  Biographies.
37. 2000. Arts, Importance of in Promoting the Faith. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, comp. . Compilations.
38. 1999-2007. Association for Bahá'í Studies in Southern Africa: Website archive. Association for Bahá'í Studies in Southern Africa. Backup of the homepage of ABS-SA, with local links to any material imported into BLO. — in process Link.
39. 1999-07. Groovin' High: The Life of Dizzy Gillespie, by Alyn Shipton: Review. Brad Pokorny. Reviews.
40. 1999. Paucity of Music in Bahá'í Devotional Practice and Considerations in the Composition of Music for Bahá'í Devotional Purposes, The. Michael Knopf. Devotional music in Western communities is limited to local and popular expressions and Eastern chant; it is inconsistent. This study proposes ways in which music can be composed to meet these limitations within the guidelines found in the Writings. Theses.
41. 1999. Music Reviews. Simon Maw hinney. Reviews of recordings by Bahá'í artists Geoff and Michaela Smith; Chris Ruhe; Kamran, Khodjasteh, and Averill; Ben Koen and the Unity Ensemble; and Merz. Reviews.
42. 1998-12. African Culture, Traditional, Aspects of. Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Challenges and opportunities in the African continent; eliminating prejudices; dance and music; alcohol; hunting; initiation rites; the supernatural; tribal leadership; status of women. Compilations.
43. 1998. Music Reviews: Five New Recordings of Bahá'í Music. Simon Maw hinney. Reviews of Songs of the Ancient Beauty, Lift up Your Hearts and Sing, The Prince of Peace, Here at Black Mesa, and From the Sweet-Scented Streams of Eternity. Reviews.
44. 1996. Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice, Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. . Books.
45. 1996. Universality of the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The. Bijan Samali. The laws of the Aqdas focus on the individual; are applicable to everyone; facilitate the realisation of the oneness of human race; ensure the equality of the sexes; are adaptable to cultural diversities; and call for the elimination of all prejudices. Articles.
46. 1996. Considerations in Setting Sacred Text to Music for the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar. R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram. The relationship of music to the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar as a place and as a gathering of people, and a proposed set of 'rules' that can aid the conscious development of a Bahá'í devotional music. Articles.
47. 1995. Return of the Dreamtime. Pym Trueman. Brief history of Christianity and missionary work in Samoa and Australia, and how native Samoan customs and beliefs were changed or lost. Articles.
48. 1994-03. Music Lyrics, Singing, and Dancing at Feast. Universal House of Justice. Bahá'ís may incorporate music, singing, and dancing into the spiritual portions of the community devotional meetings. UHJ-letters.
49. 1994. Dimensions of Spirituality: Reflections on the Meaning of Spiritual Life and Transformation in Light of the Bahá'í Faith. Jack McLean. The search for truth; models and profiles of spiritual transformation; the mystical sense — prayer and meditation; a paradigm of spirituality and life tests; spiritual anthropology — the self and the soul; imagination; faith, love, and knowledge. Books.
50. 1991. Music. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Compilations.
51. 1990-2018. Bahá'í or Spiritual Themed Musical Works. Michael Knopf. Dozens of musical scores in .pdf and .musx formats, drawn from a lifetime of original music, from a large scale oratorio to smaller choral pieces and didactic work, written by a composer and concert guitarist. Music.
52. 1989-1990. Creative Circle: Art, Literature and Music in the Bahá'í Perspective, ed. Michael Fitzgerald: Review. Phyllis Sternberg Perrakis. Reviews.
53. 1989. Role of Music in the Advancement of Civilization, The. Kerry Hart. Music is interrelated with feeling, value, and the very sense of self-identity. Nurturing an individual's sense of self-knowledge leads to mental and spiritual growth. Music, and its affect on the human soul, can be a foundation for philosophical inquiry. Articles.
54. 1989. Creative Circle, The: Art, Literature, and Music in Baha'i Perspective. Michael Fitzgerald, ed. Essays on the arts including poetry, music, film, etc. and their role in the Bahá'í community. Books.
55. 1989. Foreword. Charles Wolcott. Essay on the meaning of music, and the dynamics of artistic endeavor in the context of the pull toward community, by a member of the Universal House of Justice, who passed away the very day he dictated this essay. Includes preface by Michael Fitzgerald. Essays.
56. 1988. Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. . The classic Bahá'í reference book. This is its first online edition. Compilations-personal.
57. 1988. Music, Devotions, and Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, by R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram: Review. Robert Stockman. Reviews.
58. 1987. Music, Devotions, and Mashriqu'l-Adhkar. R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram. An in-depth examination of the development of music and hymns within American Bahá'í devotional life, some history of the Chicago community, and the architecture and construction of the Wilmette temple. Includes sheet music and design plans. Books.
59. 1984. Bahá'í Influences on Mirza 'Abdu'llah, Qajar Court Musician and Master of the Radíf. Margaret Caton. The mystical milieu of musicianship and the Bahá'í Faith's approval of music (in contradistinction to the legalistic Islam of the ayatu'llahs, which forbade it) made the Faith appealing to Abdu'llah, one of the great compilers of the Persian repertoire. Articles.
60. 1982-2023. Studies in Bábí and Bahá'í History / Studies in Bábí and Bahá'í Religions: List of volumes. Anthony Lee, ed. List of all 23 volumes in the SBBH / SBBR series from Kalimat Press. Bibliographies.
61. 1982-2023. Encyclopaedia Iranica: Selected articles related to Persian culture, religion, philosophy and history. Encyclopaedia Iranica. Sorted, categorized collection of links to over 170 articles. Encyclopedia.
62. 1981. Can There Be a Bahá'í Poetry?. Geoffrey Nash. The poetic vision; poetry in the 1800s; themes of Bahá'í poetry; the use of profane imagery. Essays.
63. 1978. Tablet of Purity. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . Emphasizing purity, cleanliness, and abstinence from harmful habits, linking physical refinement to spiritual growth. Writings.
64. 1956. Path to God, The: 1956 edition. Dorothy Baker. Some elements for spiritual success: power through prayer and nine benefits of prayer, victorious living, and immortality. Essays.
65. 1924. Allah' O' Abha! All' Eterno: Inno Orchestico All' Eterno Per Violino, Piano, Baritono, Triangolo, Tamburino, Cimbali, Timpane E Danza (Alláh-u-Abhá to the Eternal). Paulo Litta. An orchestral hymn for violin, piano, baritone, triangle, tambourine, cymbals, timpani, and dance. Music.
66. 1913. Inayat Khan's meeting with 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Paris. Inayat Khan. One-paragraph recounting of Khan, the founder of "Universal Sufism," meeting with Abdu'l-Bahá in 1913. Pilgrims.
67. 1910-05-17. Temple Song. Louise R. Waite. Sheet music and audio for an early American Bahá'í song. Audio.
68. 1908. Bahá'í Hymns of Peace and Praise. Louise R. Waite. Fourteen hymns, with sheet music. Music.
69. 1905. Brief Account of My Visit to Acca, A. Mary Lucas. Detailed notes of a visit to Haifa, January-February 1905, and Abdu'l-Bahá's interpretations of several passages from the Bible. Pilgrims.

1. 1989-00-07 — Three International Music Festivals were held in Africa. [BINS215]
2. 1991-12-00 — The first Music Festival for Youth of Zaire was held. [BINS288:8]

1. 1995-00-00 — The Basic Brass quartet, from the Cowichan Valley in British Columbia, Canada, expressesd the principles of the Bahá’í Faith through its performances and was mentioned in BW23p263.
2. 2020-12-22 —
   The passing of William (Billie) Ekomiak (b. 23 December 1943 in Cape Jones, QC (now Pointe Louis-XIV)), in Messines, Québec from complications of COVID-19. He was buried in the Cimetière St. Raphael in Messines, QC. [Obituary]
   • His mother, Lucie Menarik Ekomiak, passed away while he was a small child and he was adopted by Aunt Martha and Uncle Thomas Ekoomiak.
   • He was educated at St. Phillip's Anglican school in Fort George (Chisasibi), located further south on James Bay.
   • Billie was one of the first two Inuit in the world to become a Bahá'í. He first heard about the Faith in the home of Arthur and Lilianne Irwin in Ottawa and enrolled as a follower of Bahá'u'llláh at a Naw-Rúz party in 1965 in Beau Lac along with his cousin, Johnny Weetaltuk.
   • He trained as an electrician in Winnipeg and assisted in the building of the Bahá'í Houses in both Baker Lake and in Iqaluit.
   • For a history of the Ekomiak (or Ekoomiak) family see Speechless by Maureen Flynn-Burhoe.
   • Billie felt his life's mission was to share the news of Bahá'u'lláh with Indigenous Peoples and he crisscrossed Canada and the United States offering firesides that wove together the teachings of the Faith with First Nations' prophecies and spiritual insights. His most memorable presentation was at the International Teaching Conference in Anchorage in 1976. [from the announcement of his passing by the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of La Pêche]
   • In the early 1970's the CBC contracted musicians to produce 45-RPM discs for its Northern Service. Billy was one of the 75 musicians recorded. [Encyclopedia of Native American Music of North America p248]
   • An example of Billy's fiddle playing can be viewed on YouTube. It was recorded at an event in Wakefield.
   • A talk has been recorded and presented on YouTube.iiiii
   • See Report/Memoirs of Bill Ekomiak.
   • His sister, Sarah Ekoomiak passed away on th 26th of February, 2026 just a few weeks shy of 93 years. She was born in James Bay, Nunavit and her family moved to Chesasibi, QC, a Cree town, to be closer to schools. She and her siblings were placed in residential schools. She spoke Inuktitut, Cree and English and spent many years with eh Department of Indian Affairs as a translator. She and her husband Paul Hamelin lived in the Wakefield, QC / La Pêche, QC area in their latter years. [Speechless; NCPR]

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