Swan Kirtan event is hosted by Maine Yoga Fest. It is open for all ticket holders. The Event will be at the Savasana Tent.
FMI: www.swankirtan.com
Swan Kirtan is a devotional chanting group of musicians from Maine. We play a fusion of Eastern and Western music. We offer chants from multiple faiths. Our kirtan is in traditional Indian raaga style.
"What a band. Beautiful Kirtan." - Jai Uttal, Grammy Nominee.
"Thank you for your beautiful 2-CD set which I am enjoying so much. It is beautiful to chant to, and I love the India-style production. I can’t tell you what a difference your correct pronunciation makes to me. It’s wonderful. And the beautiful instrumentation is to be much admired. The CD makes me feel like I am back in India. " - Wah
"The sweet sounds of the divine are still ringing in my ears days later! You have a wonderful gift of allowing spirit to shine through you!” - Brandy Hill, Owner, Banyan Tree Yoga, Nashua, NH.
Sample chants:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcyi9bV9D4o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB-QeCTPUcU
Ashok Nalamalapu was born in India and has been a devotee since his childhood. He has been leading multi-faith chants and playing harmonium since 2011, singing in the traditional Indian Raga style. Ashok has been studying with Indian classical musicians such as Sri D.V. Mohana Krishna and Grammy Nominee, Jai Uttal. As part of his spiritual path, he has led kirtan at many festivals across the country including Bhakti Fest in California, Lovelight Festival in Maryland and Maine Yoga Fest. Ashok has also led kirtan at colleges, temples in India and the US, and yoga centers such as Kripalu, Ananda Ashram and Integral Yoga Institute. In addition, he has served as a Master of Ceremonies, inspiring the audiences at all the major US kirtan festivals. He is a lead vocal singer at Swan Kirtan band. His debut album, "We are all One" is released recently and is available on cdbaby.com. You can reach him at ashok@SadhanaMe.com
Master drummer, Namory Keita will play djembe. International teacher and performing artist, Namory has travelled to many places to share his culture including Germany, Poland, France, Canada, and Portugal. He has been drumming from age 7 in Guinea, West Africa.
Other musicians will be announced soon here: https://www.facebook.com/events/478033679598343/
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