The Enigma Series is a monumental 10-album collection by the Costa Rican spiritual music project Shinnobu, released between 2012 and 2022. The series is recognized globally for its fusion of Ambient, New Age, Mystic, Ethnic Fusion, Downtempo, Electronic, Pop, Rock, Neoclassical elements, with profound philosophical and mystical themes.
Overview and Themes
Inspired by Enigma (Michael Cretu), Era and Lesiëm, the series offers its own unique identity: a sonic gateway to self-reflection, inner balance, and consciousness expansion. Each album explores themes like ego death, rebirth, and truth-seeking, with angelic vocals and ethnic percussions.
Albums
- The Enigma I – We Are One (2017)
- The Enigma II – A Moment With Myself (2017)
- The Enigma III – Dancing with the Moon (2017)
- The Enigma IV – Journeys of Souls (2017)
- The Enigma V – Masterminds (2018)
- The Enigma VI – Return to the Origin (2018)
- The Enigma VII – Star Seeds (2019)
- The Enigma VIII – What Once It Was (2019)
- The Enigma IX – Seven Lights (2020)
- The Enigma X – Other Kingdoms (2021)
Reception & Community
The series is praised on platforms like YouTube, SoundCloud, and forums dedicated to spiritual music. Its meditative, transformative nature continues to build a global audience.