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Dayaalu Concert Series presents...
Kirtan Sacred Chants of Love and Grace with Heather and Benjy Wertheimer as Shantala and special guests Steve Gorn, Bibi McGill and Jared May
Award-winning international artists Heather & Benjy Wertheimer as Shantala open hearts around the world with their soul-stirring vocals, sacred lyrics, exotic instrumentation, and sublime soundscape of musical harmony between East and West.
Kirtan has its roots in the sacred music of ancient India. It is growing rapidly in popularity in the West with the rise of yoga in American culture. The music carries the audience through a journey of etheric beauty, ecstatic percussion, and singing with the devotion of the heart. It is a celebration of life, love, and the beauty of the human spirit. The audience is invited to participate through call-and-response chanting, dance, and meditation.
About the Artists
Benjy and Heather Wertheimer have been leading kirtan worldwide since 2001 as the duo Shantala and have performed and recorded internationally with such sacred music luminaries as Krishna Das, Deva Premal & Miten, and Jai Uttal. They were named as one of the top Kirtan Wallahs to Watch by Yoga + Joyful Living Magazine. Their albums of sacred chant music include Living Waters, Jaya, LIVE in love, Sri, and The Love Window.
Steve Gorns bansuri is featured on the 2011 Grammy winning recording, Miho Journey to the Mountain, with Dhruba Ghosh and the Paul Winter Consort, as well as the Academy Award winning Documentary film, Born into Brothels. He has performed Indian Classical Music and new American Music on the bansuri bamboo flute in concerts and festivals throughout the world. He has often performed in India and his concert with Ravi Shankars disciple, Barun Kumar Pal was televised throughout the country. In 2013, he was awarded the Pandit Jasraj Rotary Club of Hyderabad Award for Cross Cultural Achievement.
Bibi McGill is so much more than the woman behind the blazing guitar riffs that have elevated Beyoncé's live performances to the next level. As the touring guitarist and Musical Director of Beyoncé's 10-piece, all-female band, Bibi showcases her ability to rock her own original compositions within the framework of Beyoncé hits. Having a passion for yoga and kirtan since her first introduction in 1998, Bibi has also performed with kirtan artists Dave Stringer, Karnamrita Dasi, CC White, Simrit Kaur, The Hanumen and Gurunam Singh.
Jared May excels as a performer and recording artist in a huge range of musical styles, including jazz, soul, reggae, gospel, Kirtan, rock, country, live electronic, and hip-hop. In addition to his work as a world-class bassist and educator, he's also a longstanding member of the eminently sustainable rock band, the Ginger Ninjas, who tour the world carrying their gear on bicycles and pedal-powering their shows.
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LocationDayaalu Center (View)
159 Wyatt Way NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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