Shakti Devi Kirtan: Songs of Devotional Love

Sat Date: Feb 13, 2016From: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Join Shakti Devi Kirtan w/Steven Groff & Friends for an evening of passion fueled, sweet soulful Kirtan. Shakti Devi will be joined by Bhaktas Todd Ziesiness on drums, Steven Groff on vocals, guitar and percussion, Sarah Halley on vocals and percusion, Angelo Fusco on lead guitar, Marianne Sutin on flute, and Randall Sutin on bass.
Shakti Devi aka Tammy Keorkunian has been facilitating Kirtan in various settings, including music and yoga festivals, yoga studios, private house Kirtans, yoga classes, retreats, and yoga teacher trainings. Shakti Devi has been exploring and embracing her musical talents throughout her life. As a performer, teacher/facilitator, and student, this has enabled her to co-create in a learning, healing, and expressive environment through music, chanting, movement, and LOVE. She sings, plays guitar, percussion, and harmonium. Her style ranges across various musical influences, including, Bhagavan Das, Krishna Das, David Newman, Blondie, Cold Play, Heart, Cranberries, Ani Difranco, Patty Griffin, Led Zepplin, Sarah McLachlan, Sinead Lohen, Mazzy Star, Fionna Apple, David Byrne, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, Gina Kaz, and so many more!
Date:Saturday, February 13th8-9:30pmCost: $10
What is Kirtan?“Kirtan is a genre of music that originated in India thousands of years ago. It is a very simple and powerful way to meditate. It’s effortless and joyful; the music does the work for you as you flow with the melody and rhythm.”
It is a vibrational language where the sound and meaning are one and of the same. For example, “Shanti” means peace. When being chanted and thereafter, this specific chant can promote a sense of inner well-being and peace. There have been studies and research done showing that this practice can be a form of sound healing, as well. For example, one study showed that it can aide in helping memory and preventing and/or slowing down the onset of Alzheimer’s. Spontaneous healing can occur at anytime and can be nudged by Kirtan.It is becoming widely practiced in the west by many different walks of life. It is non-denominational and is not a religion. It is a form of meditation, being here now and it is a practice of Bhakti Yoga, the Path of Devotional Love. It can move mountains and shake you awake or wake you gently.
The Kirtan Wallah, the caller leading the chants, will guide everyone through the experience whether it be call and response or singing together in unison, one voice.The ancient chants are sung in Sanskrit, though there may be some english lyrics, as well. “These ancient chants contain powerful renewing and transformative energy that helps us reconnect with the Divinity that resides within all of us.” You will gain a better understanding of what each chant means and how it correlates to that aspect of the divine within. You may be surprised at just how natural singing in sanskrit comes to you.
No singing experience necessary. All are welcome. Feel free to chant along or just listen.