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Kirtan with Jai Uttal

PeaceWave presents a special evening of Kirtan with world-renowned, grammy-nominated artist Jai Uttal with Daniel Paul and Prajna Vieira June 3rd in Sebastopol.

Jai Uttal is a Grammy nominated pioneer in the world music community. His eclectic east meets-west sound has put his music at the forefront of the world fusion movement. Jai Uttal's musical roots embrace a rich variety of cultures and traditions that span the globe and the centuries. From the hillbilly music of the Appalachian Mountains to the passionate strains of Bengali street singers, from the haunting rhythms and melodies of ancient India to contemporary electric rock sounds, Jai's music distills the essence of diverse musical forms.

2011 saw the release of two new albums, "Queen of Hearts" (Nutone), a unique mixture of reggae, ska, and samba rhythms, used as a backdrop for call and response, dance-oriented kirtan; as well as "Kirtan Kids" (Sounds True), the first record of its ?kind, created for families to sing, laugh, dance, and celebrate?life together through call-and-response singing. His latest recording, "Return to Shiva Station: Kailash Connection," is a wholly new album re-envisioning his groundbreaking "Shiva Station," bringing the listener closer to the music itself with unadorned, intimate arrangements that illuminate directly the spiritual heart of each composition.

Jai adds, "World music is music from everywhere. Music that creates bridges. Music that unites hearts and cultures. Music that brings peace."

Fulbright Award winning Tabla drummer Daniel Paul has played a lifetime of world music with many diverse artists who share his love for the sacred music of India. From the strictly classical musicians and dancers of the Ali Akbar College of Music, to the modern techno-laced chants of Lost at Last, and now accompanying the driving (kirtan) vocals of 2003 Grammy nominee Jai Uttal, Daniel continues to teach and tour world-wide, introducing new audiences to the ecstatic rhythms of the Tabla Kirtan is part of an ancient form of yoga known as bhakti, or the yoga of devotion. It is the practice of singing the many names of the Divine

Prajna is a kirtan singer and yoga teacher. She is lead singer of the group "Mukti," and also sings regularly with Jai Uttal and other kirtan singers.
Embark on a vocal journey through the sacred sounds of ancient India. Drawing from an unbroken tradition of Indian devotional singing, Jai Uttal will introduce and lead us in the ancient practice of "Kirtan" (or chanting), the heart of devotional yoga.

This practice of calling to the divine creates a bridge between the individual and the eternal, opening the heart and welcoming the spirit. Sometimes soft and meditative and sometimes loud and wildly rhythmic, Kirtan takes the participant on a deep emotional and musical journey through our mostly unexplored inner world. With solo performance and call-and-response group chanting, Jai creates a space of invocation, prayer, and heartfelt expression.

Jai has been leading Kirtans worldwide for over thirty years. "These ancient chants," writes Jai "contain a transformative power and healing energy. By singing these prayers we join a stream of consciousness and devotion that has been flowing for centuries."

"Kirtan is the Calling, the reaching across infinite space, digging into the heart's deepest well to touch and be touched by the divine presence" Jai Uttal

No previous experience is needed. This is an exploration of the heart,independent of vocal or musical technique.
June 3, 2016
Subud Hall , 234 Hutchins Sebastopol
8PM-10pm, doors open 7:30
$22 advance, $30 at door
Advance tickets sold May 1- June 2nd at Milk & Honey 123 Main street Sebastopol 707 824-1155