Kirtan with Yogis & Friends

If you aren't familiar with kirtan...
Kirtan is a meditative and high energy "call and response" style of music born of the Bhakti Yoga tradition. "Bhakti" is the yoga of love, devotion, and music. In kirtan we combine our voices, minds, hearts, and breath with music to build an ecstatic energy virtually impossible to duplicate. There is no line between band and audience as we become all one entity with the vibrations. No prior singing experience necessary. In fact, we encourage you even more. Just be sure to bring your positive intentions and a “cush for your tush”.

Come, share the bhakti and beautiful voices!!! With sweet melodies and positive intentions Greg, LB, and Prem Das are spreading the love and bhakti to anyone out there willing to enjoy some of life’s sweet nectar.

Greg was introduced to kirtan in 2006 and was instantly drawn to the love and commUnity it offers. Being a musician since age 5, within months of his introduction, he found himself providing drums and percussion for such artists as Dave Stringer, Girish, Daniel Stewart, Joey Lugassy, and more. After experiencing the first Bhakti Fest of 2009, he decided to start leading his own kirtan and share the love that he continues to experience. With many influences in the kirtan community, Greg offers his own style of Western kirtan that is sure to open your heart and fill you with joy. Greg also leads the outdoor excursions for Yogis & Friends.

LB, certified E-RYT, teaches for Yogaworks in addition to the workshops, retreats, kirtans, and outdoor excursions with Yogis & Friends. LB's soulful voice will grace your sonic desires.

Prem Das has been teaching and playing tablas in performance for 25 years...
He began his study as a teenager with Hari Har Rao, a renowned classical Indian musician, teacher and tabla student of Ustad Alla Rakha; Ravi Shankar’s tabla accompanist for many years.
Prem Das has played kirtan and concerts in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, St Louis, Maui, and Santa Fe.  He was also featured on a popular CD by Joni Bishop.
Although he was trained in the classical Indian style, Prem Das’ primary focus and love has been playing kirtan; the traditional Indian devotional chanting practice that is usually in a call and response format. He has been privileged to accompany such renowned and devotional kirtan leaders such as Swamis Nirvananada and Magdalananda. He has also accompanied musicians singing the more classical style of devotional music called Bhajans.
In recent years Prem Das has been excited to be playing with some great fusion and world music musicians such as Todd Boston and Tim Flood.
Currently he is playing tablas with Greg Klimuck and “Yogis and Friends” as well as Jaya!
Prem Das is available to play or accompany musicians for yoga classes that are featuring live music.
He also offers private beginning tabla lessons at his studio in Cardiff-By-The-Sea, California.
http://premdastablas.com



 
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