Higher Ground includes songs written by Howard Shapiro & Gregg Perry and recorded by Kumanu, Hawai`i Island Performing Artists & Howard Shapiro during 2004-2008. All songs were originally included in the CD releases of Earth Patriot, We Are `Ohana-Songs of Hope, See the Flame and Random Notes – A Songwriter’s Journey and are presented here in this compelling compilation CD! “Gregg and Howard are doing truly meaningful stuff that is still excellent music -- not common and absolutely not easy. It is a privilege and an honor to know a couple of the ‘good guys’. ” ~ John Burnett/Hawaii Tribune Herald