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CHANTABRIDGIA answering the call of love

Tom Lena Music, Cambridge, MA 02138 © ℗ 2021 Tom Lena Music Published 2021 Printed in the United States of America All rights reserved. No part of this music or liner notes may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from the artist and publisher. Compiler: Tom Lena Design: Shakti Rowan-Lena Engineer: Danny Solomon

Chantabridgia tells the story of the healing power activated when people gather intentionally with sacred sound and body prayer. In our story, a musical offering and documentary film, we empower people to live in love, harmony, and unity. We invite you to celebrate with us and over 40 musicians that united and raised their voices high at the Bridge Studio and our monthly gathering "Kitchari Kirtan" in Cambridge, MA. 3.

KITCHARI KIRTAN COMMUNITY

LIVE TRACKS KITCHARIKIRTAN.COM

Special Thanks to the Kichari Kirtan Chorus! Sanai Allison, Lauren Calista Angeline, Brynn Bishop, Sanjay Boolani, Kyle Browne, Colleen Butaney, Lace Campbell, Matt Carriker, James Cennamo, Kim Childs, Paul Coggins, Doug Costello, Susan Daniel, Richard Davis, Lisa Desrosier, Michaela Rose DiPersia, Clarence Dow-Spielman, Deborah Dow-Spielman, Meg Durkin, Kaeza Fearn, Lisa Ferretti, Lincoln Gamble, Enrique Fortun, Jonathan Glass, Katherine Glass, Fred Grave, Elizabeth Hallstrom, Ted Hallstrom, Leontine Hartzell, Amir Hasson, Robert Hegarty, Jessica Hsu, Emily Jawadekar, Krishnabai, Tom Lena, Shakti Rowan-Lena, Sophia Leone, Mitchell Levine, Chris Lomas, Ann Lynch, Celia Markey, Kayt Milligan, Megan Parker-Johnson, Nitin Puri, Sam Richardson, Shelley LoheedRichardson, Jens Rybo, Diana May Schilke, Margaux Skalecki, Satya Franche Straus, William Straus, Abraham Sussman, Halima Sussman, Theresa Thompson, Federica Torri, Marie White, Rollin White, Scott Whitmore. 4.

Live Tracks: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Jaya Ganesha - Colleen Butaney 9:40 Surya Ram - Abraham & Halima Sussman 5:10 Jai Jai Sri Radhe - Paul Coggins 8:37 Shambo Shankaraya - Tamal & Shakti 5:37 Om Narayani - Scott Hari Whitmore 13:52 Nitai Gauranga - Prema Bhakti Band 8:16 One and All - Kaeza Fearn 6:35 Ma Kali Bhagavati - Solar Dynasty Band 8:45 Freedom - Tamal & Shakti 6:48 Maha Mantra - Chatamayi Devi Dasi 10:24 Jaya Radha Madhava - Prema Bhakti Band 10:54 Diamonds in the Sun/This Little Light of Mine - Tamal & Shakti 7:36

Produced by: Tom "Tamal Krsna das" Lena Recorded by: Alex Allinson/The Bridge Sound and Stage Cambridge, MA Mixed/Mastered by: Danny Solomon

Colleen Butaney Colleen is a devotional music & mantra artist, singer/songwriter/recording artist, and yoga instructor. She was first introduced to "Kirtan, the art of call & response chanting" at a 1999 Rainbow Gathering by Arjun Baba of Fanna-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali. Immersed in a sound so ancient with smells of Nag Champa in the air, Colleen was immediately drawn in and has been a "Bhakti yogi" ever since.

"Jaya Ganesha" By Colleen Butaney

Jaya Ganesha Jaya Ganesha, Jaya Ganesha Jaya Ganesha Pahimam Sri Ganesha, Sri Ganesha, Sri Ganesha Rakshamam Ganesha Shananam, Shananam Ganesha Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha Translation: “Jaya” Victory to! Celebration of. An emphatic "Hooray God!" Gaṇesha: The elephant-headed god, son of Shiva and Parvati, who is the remover of obstacles. Live Musicians: Colleen Butaney (lead vocal), Jerry Leake (tabla), Larry Young (violin), Paul Erlich (acoustic guitar), Charlie Shew (electric bass guitar), Kitchari Kirtan Chorus © 2017 Colleen Butaney. Music and lyrics by Colleen Butaney. ℗ 2021 Tom Lena Music

Abraham & Halima Sussman Abraham and Halima are therapists and teachers in the path of the heart. They are Senior Teachers in the Sufi Ruhaniat International and Senior Mentor Teachers of the Dances of Universal Peace. They live and work in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and travel worldwide, practicing and sharing the Sufi Message of Love, Harmony, and Beauty.

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2. "Surya Ram" By Abraham & Halima Sussman Om Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram Translation "Place the name of Rama as a jeweled lamp at the door of your lips and there will be light, as you will, both inside and out." ~ Ramayana (Tulsi Das) Live Musicians: Abraham Sussman (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Halima Sussman (dance leader, lead vocals), Jerry Leake (tabla), Shubalananda (acoustic guitar), Larry Young (violin), Kitchari Kirtan Chorus Studio Musicians: Abraham Sussman, Halima Sussman, Tom "Tamal Krsna das" Lena, Shakti Rowan-Lena, Lauren Calista (vocals) recorded at Chris Brenne Studio, Arlington, MA; Sagit Zilberman (saxophone) recorded at Alex Caruso Studio, Asheville, NC; Larry Young (violin) recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage, Cambridge, MA

Paul Coggins In the spring of 2008, Kitchari Kirtan took root through the devotion of a few friends and musicians who liked nothing more than to chant together on a Friday night. Through all these years, Paul Coggins has stood shoulder to shoulder with Ben, Tamal, and Shakti and built this container for a healing community.

A chanter since the 1990s, Paul leads beautiful bhajans and manages a weekly newsletter, the Kirtan List. If you are in the northeast and are looking for kirtan, please be sure to connect with Paul. paulcoggins11@gmail.com 10.

3. "Jai Jai Sri Radhe" By Paul Coggins

Jai Jai Sri Radhe Translation: "Singing to Radha, we become Radha, the Goddess, the most intimate companion of Lord Krishna, the manifestation of divine love... We meet our beloved late at night in the grove of our heart, and we lose ourselves in that meeting. Radhe Radhe." ~ Jai Uttal Musicians: Paul Coggins (lead vocal, harmonium), Charlie Shew (electric bass guitar), Jerry Leake (tabla), Larry Young (violin), Kitchari Kirtan Chorus

Tamal & Shakti

Weaving together sacred music, poetry, meditation, and embodiment practices from various traditions, Tamal & Shakti create sacred spaces for creative and spiritual nourishment. As musicians and facilitators of monthly devotional gatherings and larger sacred festivals, they engage and empower community. Tamal and Shakti believe wholeheartedly that when people gather intentionally with sacred sound and body prayer, transformation and healing can occur. kitcharikirtan.com

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4. "Shambo Shankaraya" by Tamal & Shakti Oh Namah Shivaya Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Namah Shivaya Shambo Shankaraya Namah Shivaya Translation: O salutations to Lord Shiva, the auspicious one! Hail teachers of Shiva, universal consciousness! Live Musicians: Shakti Rowan-Lena (lead vocals), Tom "Tamal Krsna das" Lena (lead response vocals, acoustic guitar), Jerry Leake (tabla), Shubalananda (acoustic guitar), Charlie Shew (electric bass guitar), Larry Young (violin), Kitchari Kirtan Chorus Studio Musicians: Halima Sussman, Tom "Tamal Krsna das" Lena, Shakti Rowan-Lena, Lauren Calista (vocals) recorded at Chris Brenne Studio, Arlington, MA, Tom "Tamal Krsna das" Lena (harmonium) recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage, Cambridge, MA. © 2017 Tamal & Shakti. Traditional Mantra, Music and Arrangement by Tamal & Shakti ℗ 2021 Tom Lena Music 13.

Scott Hari Whitmore Scott Whitmore is an experienced kirtan leader, opening people’s hearts and minds to new forms of selfexploration and inner peace. Scott began exploring kirtan from a young age and began furthering his spiritual practices as a personal assistant and aid to Ram Dass. Following a spiritual pilgrimage to India, Scott settled in Boston, directed outreach for the Call & Response Foundation and presently tours with the kirtan band, Kripa. kripa.guru 14.

5. "Om Narayani" by Scott Hari Whitmore Om Narayani Om Narayani Om Hey Ma Durga Sri Ma Jai Ma Translation: The chant is to the divine mother, though not in a purely external way. When I sing, I look for the place in my being where the song resonates and I try to sing to that space. I envision singing to The Mother, The Warrior, The Lover, and Source. Narayni is also known as the Exposer of Consciousness and energy behind the universe and there is where and to what we sing. ~ Scott Hari Whitmore

Live Musicians: Scott Hari Whitmore (lead vocal, harmonium), Jessica Hsu (lead response vocals), Charlie Shew (electric bass guitar), Jerry Leake (tabla), Kitchari Kirtan Chorus Studio Musicians: Richard Davis (guitar), Tom "Tamal Krsna das" Lena (hand cymbals), Larry Young (violin) recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage, Cambridge, MA.

Prema Bhakti Band

Prema Bhakti Band is a group of life time musicians and devotees on the path to relationship with the Divine. Jaishree & Kalanidhi Dow-Spielman, Nimai Caitanya & Kumudini Glass, and Shyamarupa & Shyamali Richardson lead a mix of soft bhajanas and rocking call & response kirtans in the mood of the Golden Avatar Saint Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Having spent time in India and chanting with hundreds or thousands of kirtaneers all over the globe, PBB brings humility and bhava with their harmonium, mrdungia, kartalas, cello, voices and stories.

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6. "Nitai Gauranga" Traditional, arranged by Prema Bhakti Band Nitai Gauranga Translation: Gaura-Nitai (Gaura, "golden one", referring to Chaitanya, Nitai being a shortened form of Nityananda Rama) or Nimai-Nitai (Nimai being another name of Chaitanya). Nityananda is the servantGod. ~ Jonathan "Nimai Caitanya das" Glass Live Musicians: Jonathan "Nimai Caitanya das" Glass (lead vocals, harmonium), Deborah "Jaishree Devi Dasi" Dow-Spielman (lead response vocals), Clarence "Kalanidhi das" Dow-Spielman (mrdunga), Sam "Shyamarupa das" Richardson (kartals, vocals), Shelley "Shyamali Devi Dasi" Loheed (kartals, vocals), Katherine "Kumi Devi Dasi" Glass (vocals), Tom "Tamal Krsna das" Lena (eletric bass guitar), Shakti Rowan-Lena (vocals) © 2017 Prema Bhakti Band. Traditional Mantra, Music, and Arrangement by Prema Bhakti Band ℗ 2021 Tom Lena Music 17.

Kaeza Fearn Kaeza is committed to serving the world on a trajectory toward awakened, embodied care, honesty, and interconnectedness. A pianist-singer-composer and performer, she teaches at music schools, is a music director at a Unitarian church, and values being part of the Boston kirtan community. A sacred circle dancer for many years, Kaeza leads Sacred Circle Dance Meditation in the Boston area and is a guest teacher in other groups around New England. She is also the co-founder of DevotionFest and summits coordinator at the changemobilizing organization, The Shift Network. kaezafearn.com

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7. "One and All" by Kaeza Fearn We are one and we are all, we are each other’s face We come from the same place We’re in the beginning We are in the middle And we are in the end Open to spirit, open to grow Open to life, open to flow We are one and we are all, we are each other’s voice We are facing a real choice How to be connected How to be inclusive How to embody love Open to spirit, open to grow, open to life, open to flow Live Musicians: Kaeza Fearn (lead vocal, piano), Jerry Leake (tabla), Larry Young (violin), Lauren Calista Angeline (djembe), Lisa Ferretti (lead response vocals), Kitchari Kirtan Chorus Studio Musicians: Richard Davis (guitar), Nirmal Chandraratna (cello) © 2017 Kaeza Fearn. Music and lyrics by Kaeza Fearn ℗ 2021 Tom Lena Music

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Solar Dynasty Band The Solar Dynasty Band offers a traditional style kirtan that is deeply meditative and devotional. Infused with love, personal expression, Sanskrit mantra and traditional Indian classical musical influences – Ravi, Lisa Lalita Desrosiers, and Carl Woolf co-create an uplifting, healing and sacred space to celebrate and honor the divine presence in us all. thesolardynastyband.com

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8. "Ma Kali Bhagavati" Traditional, arranged by Solar Dynasty Band Ma Kali Ma Kali Bhagavati Narayani, Narayani, Narayani Translation: Kali Ma is Parvati in her angry aspect. Bhagavati, that's the female form of Bhagavan. Narayani, Narayani is the female form of Narayan, and Narayan and Narayani are perhaps the most important aspects of the Lord's Rest, because they are what is making this maya, this veil, a big hoax, they're fooling us, and we plead with them to lift that veil... ~ Ma Chetan Jyoti Live Musicians: Ravi (lead vocal, harmonium), Lisa Desrosiers (lead response vocals/hand cymbals), Carl Woolf (clarinet), Jerry Leake (tabla), Tom "Tamal Krsna das" Lena (electric bass guitar), Kitchari Kirtan Chorus Studio Musician: Shivananda Sharma (violin) © 2006 Ma Chetan Jyoti. Traditional Mantra by Ma Chetan Jyoti, Arrangement by Solar Dynasty Band ℗ 2021 Tom Lena Music

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9. "Freedom" by Tamal & Shakti I see a world of people wrapped up in sorrow Divided and conquered by the powers that be There’s too much information and not enough answers For the questions in my heart I’ve got to find me a way Freedom Freedom Freedom Sweet Freedom. Now there’s a promise of hope in the bright eyes of children A sound of freedom in the unstruck chord The future is now for dreams deferred vanish Rise up; occupy your heart and let your love grow, Freedom Freedom Freedom Sweet Freedom Now I’ve found my freedom in the arms of the Beloved Who picks me up and holds me tight Carries me gently down to the river To the seat of my soul and the light of my life. Freedom Freedom Freedom Sweet Freedom Live Musicians: Tom "Tamal Krsna das" Lena (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Shakti Rowan-Lena (lead response vocals, hand cymbals), Jerry Leake (tabla), Carl Woolf (clarinet), Kitchari Kirtan Chorus Studio Musicians: Shakti Rowan-Lena, Lauren Calista, Halima Sussman (response vocals), Tom "Tamal Krsna das" Lena (guitar) recorded at Chris Brenne Studio, Arlington MA; Larry Young (violin) recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage; Danny Solomon (electric bass guitar) © 2017 Tom Lena Music ℗ 2021 Tom Lena Music

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Celia "Chatamayi Devi Dasi" Markey

The angels in heaven must have seen that Boston needed a special local to bring the transcendental sound vibration of Kirtan to the street. Hence Chatamayi whose love for the Holy Names has always been a blessing to Kitchari Kirtan. Now residing on the west coast, she records and tours with The Indelibles, fusing Vedic philosophy with electric groove music to tantalize the ears, to energize the body, and to awaken the soul. TheIndelibles.com 24.

10. "Maha Mantra" Traditional, arranged by Celia "Chatamayi Devi Dasi" Markey Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Translation: "Maha means “great” and mantra means “sacred chant for deliverance.” The words “Hare” (pronounced ha-ray), “Krishna” (pronounced krish-na), and “Rama” (rhymes with “drama”), are Sanskrit words. “Hare” is an address to God’s energy, known as Radha, and “Krishna” is name of God meaning “He who is attractive to everyone.” “Rama” means “one who gives pleasure and enjoys life.” ~ Krishna.com Musicians: Celia "Chatamayi Devi Dasi" Markey (lead vocal, harmonium), Karuna Randolph (mrdunga), Pragadeesh Saresh Babu (hand cymbals), Kitchari Kirtan Chorus © 2017 Celia "Chatmayi Devi Dasi" Markey. Traditional Mantra, Music, and Arrangement by Celia "Chatmayi Devi Dasi" Markey ℗ 2021 Tom Lena Music 25.

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11. "Jaya Radha Madhava" Traditional, arranged by Prema Bhakti Band Jaya Radha Madhava Translation: All victory to the supreme in the form of Sri Krishna. He is the divine beloved and lover of Radha, his eternal goddess, with whom he displays amorous pastimes in the sweet groves of Vrindavana. He is the most beloved of the gopis and the holder of the hill named Govardhana. He is the beloved son of mother Yasoda and the delighter of the inhabitants of Vraja. He blissfully wanders in the forests along the banks of the river Yamuna. ~ Jonathan "Nimai Caitanya das" Glass Musicians: Deborah "Jaishree Devi Dasi" Dow-Spielman (lead vocals, harmonium), Clarence "Kalanidhi das" Dow-Spielman (cello), Jonathan "Nimai Caitanya das" Glass (mrdunga), Sam "Shyamarupa das" Richardson (kartals, vocals), Shelley "Shyamali Devi Dasi" Loheed (kartals, vocals), Katherine "Kumi Devi Dasi" Glass (vocals), Tom "Tamal Krsna das" Lena (eletric bass guitar), Shakti Rowan-Lena (vocals) © 2017 Prema Bhakti Band. Traditional Mantra, Music, and Arrangement by Prema Bhakti Band ℗ 2021 Tom Lena Music

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12. "Diamonds in the Sun/This Little Light of Mine" by Tamal & Shakti Loka Samasta Sukino Bhavantu May all beings be happy and free, happy and free We shine like diamonds In the sun, everyone of us shines This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine Oh, this little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

Translation: May all beings be happy and free Live Musicians: Tom "Tamal Krsna das" Lena (lead vocals, acoustic guitar) and Shakti Rowan - Lena (lead response vocals, hand cymbals), Jerry Leake (tabla), Larry Young (violin), Carl Woolf (clarinet), Kitchari Kirtan Chorus Studio Musicians: Shakti Rowan-Lena, Lauren Calista, Halima Sussman (response vocals), Tom "Tamal Krsna das" Lena (guitar, harmonium) recorded at Chris Brenne Studio, Arlington MA; Danny Solomon (electric bass guitar) "Diamonds in the Sun" © 2010 written and composed by Girish, Published by Mondolaya, LLC; "This Little Light of Mine" American Folk Traditional/Harry Dixon Loes; Medley arranged by Tom Lena ℗ 2021 Tom Lena Music

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RECORDED TRACKS KITCHARIKIRTAN.COM

13. Close at Hand (Jai Shri Krishna) - Adam Bauer 5:28 14. Om Mata Kali (Extended Remix) - Irene Soléa 10:02 15. Hey Hey Govinda - Shubalananda 9:31 16. Krishna Keshava - Richard Davis 9:02 17. Om Kali - Prajna Hallstrom 9:50 18. Sita Ram Hanuman - Govinda Sky 6:36

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Adam Bauer

Adam Bauer spent much of his Boston childhood in the 1970s on a bicycle exploring Harvard Square, not far from where Kitchari Kirtan would emerge decades later. As an adult, Adam was blessed to spend many years playing bass in support of sacred chant pioneer Krishna Das, and later with Bhakti Yoga legend Shyamdas, both of whom nourished his love of sacred sound and the yoga of devotion. Currently, Adam travels the globe sharing the heart-expanding beauty of Kirtan, singing, and offering workshops, programs, and healing sessions worldwide and online. iamadambauer.com 32.

13. "Close at Hand (Jai Shri Krishna)" by Adam Bauer Chorus: Jai Shri Krishna Jai Shri Radhe Shyam When I was young and waking up The truth seemed close at hand but now it seems the more I live The less I understand My Mother brought me to this world And then I walked her home The strangest road we’d ever trod The greatest gift I’ve known Living to be loving And loving to be kind It never hurts to keep a little Dying on our mind Translation: Glory to Krishna and his beloved, Radha, the embodiment of pure devotion. Musicians: Adam Bauer: harmonium, vocals Hans Christian: cello Chris Gartner: electric bass Steve Gorn: bansuri flute Ben Leinbach: percussion, programming, Gawain Mathews: mandolin, guitars (National, acoustic and electric), John McDowell: piano and organ Balram Mishra: tabla Ankit Parikh: Pakhawaj Robert Powell: pedal steel guitar Visvambhar Sheth: kartals and percussion Singers: Adam Bauer, Sandy Griffith Damiana Carpizo, Ben Leinbach

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Irene Soléa

One name stands out for having risen out of the Kitchari Kirtan chorus and onto the international stage: Irene Soléa. Having blossomed as a mantra musician and recording artist, blending Sanskrit mantras, vocals in four languages, harmonium, and rock/world grooves, Irene now offers concerts, workshops, and private classes/sessions around the world. After nearly a decade in Cambridge/Boston, Irene resides in Michigan with her family. When she is not raising her two young children, she tours with her own band as well as in support of some of the most esteemed artists of the genre. irenesolea.com

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14. "Om Mata Kali (Extended Remix)" by Irene Soléa Om Mata Kali Durgaye Namaha Om Mother, Goddess of Fierce Liberation, Invincible Goddess of Protection, Compassion, and Truth, I bow to you Hey Ma Durga Oh Mother, Goddess of the Universe Kali! Durga! Jai! Ma! Victory to the Goddess! Victory to the Mother! Om Dum Durgaye Namaha Namaha Om Goddess of the Universe, Invincible Goddess of Protection, Compassion, and Truth, I bow to you Musicians: Irene Soléa: vocals, Joni Allen: response and backing vocals, Steve Gorn: bansuri flutes, Danny Solomon: piano, synthesizer, Hammond organ, bass, Owen Landis: drums, percussion, Kayleigh Miller: viola Produced by Irene Soléa Antonellis and Danny Solomon. Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Danny Solomon. From the album, Beloved. © ℗ 2013 Irene Soléa Antonellis. Music composed by Irene Soléa (with traditional lyrics).

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Shubalananda

Shubalananda is the Johnny Appleseed of kirtan in New England. From the village square, to the city stage, from the mountain tops to the valleys below, Shubal's journey surpasses 25 years of study and mentoring in service to many. He is an Aghor Sadhu who offers his kirtan as a gift to his highest self as well as to the community around him. With a voice of experience and masterful musical skill, Shubal allows his Guru’s Shakti to flow through everyone in the room. shubalananda.com 36.

15. "Hey Hey Govinda" by Shubalananda

Hey Hey Govinda Hey Hey Gopala Hey Vasudeva Hey Nityananda Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Shyam Translation: A love song between Krishna and Radha... Krishna is meditating. Radha calls to Krishna, Hey Govinda (He who radiates light), Hey Gopala (Hey Cowboy). No response. Now she calls him by his last name, Vasudeva, no response, finally she calls him Nityananda (the eternal bliss). He opens his eyes, turns to her and says, Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe. ~ Shubalananda Musicians: Shubalananda (vocals, guitar), Shivananda Sharma (tabla), Ashley Flagg (harmonium), Bob Veronelli (electric bass guitar)

Richard Davis

Richard Davis is a sought-after kirtan musician with more than thirty years of experience playing guitar, piano, harmonium, and banjo for chanting; as well as producing albums and leading kirtans. He brings an enormous heart and soul to his music utilizing his experience in Indian music, jazz, pop, and Western classical music. A Berklee professor, friend, and mentor to many, Richard is passionate about devotional music. As he says, “Kirtan is an offering. It is an opportunity to share this gift of music for the uplifting of the world.” richarddaviskirtan.com 38.

16. "Krishna Keshava" by Richard Davis Krishna Keshava Krishna Keshava Krishna Keshava Pahimam Rama Raghava Rama Raghava Rama Raghava Rakshamam Bhagavad Gita, 10.10: tesam satata-yuktanambhajatam pritipurvakamdadami buddhi-yogam tamyena mam upayanti te Translation: To those who are constantly devoted and worship Me with love, I give theunderstanding by which they can come to Me. Musicians: Richard Davis: vocals and guitar, Steve Gorn: bansuri flute. Bhagavad Gita verse: Jahnavi Harrison. Bengisu Gokce, Heeyeon Chung: violins, Gerson Eguiguren: viola, Nate Taylor: cello Produced by Richard Davis, Recorded by Richard Davis, John Escobar, Danny Solomon, Mixed by John Escobar, Mastered by Jeff Lipton & Maria Rice, Peerless Mastering, Boston, MA. From the album, Walk Gently on the Earth. © 2019 Richard Davis. Music and Lyrics by Richard Davis. 39.

Prajna Hallstrom

Prajna first discovered chanting as a spiritual path while living in an ashram in the 1970’s. Finding it the medicine she had been looking for, she completed a PhD in Hinduism at Harvard in 1995, publishing a book on the great Hindu woman saint, Anandamayi Ma, entitled Mother of Bliss. Later, she would found the Lincoln Kirtan, based at St. Anne’s Church in Lincoln, MA, and inspire the formation of other monthly kirtan gatherings in New England, including Kitchari Kirtan. In December 2015, Prajna decided to retire from the monthly Kirtans, though the Lincoln Kirtan Band reunites to play together to the delight of many. shaktimata.com

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17. "Om Kali" by Prajna Hallstrom Om Kali Om Mata Durga Devi Namo Namaha Shakti Kundalini Durga Jai Jai Ma Durge Durge Durge Jai Jai Ma Kali Kapalini Ma Translation: Om Kali Om Mata: Om Goddess of Fierce Liberation, Om Mother! Durga Devi Namo Namaha: I bow, I bow to the Goddess Who Destroys the Demons! Shakti Kundalini Durga Jai Jai Ma: The Divine Feminine Liberating Force that is coiled at the base of the spine, Victory to you, Mother! Durge Durge Durge Jai Jai Ma: To the Goddess Who Destroys the Demons, Victory to you, Mother, Kali Kapalini Ma: The Mother Goddess who Holds the Skull Cup! Jagadambe Jai Jai Ma: Victory, victory to the Mother of the World! ~ Mantra/Lyrics/Translation: Traditional lyrics; arrangement by Robert Gass; translation by Prajna Hallstrom

Musicians: Prajna Hallstrom (vocals, harmonium), Richard Davis (guitar), Stephen Cellucci (tabla), Ricardo Frota (percussion/violin), Eugene Friesen (cello), Steve Gorn (flute)

Produced, Engineered by Richard Davis. From the album, Jai Ma! ©: 2007 Prajna Hallstrom, Traditional lyrics; arrangement by Robert Gass ℗: 2007Prajna Hallstrom

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Govinda Sky

Govinda Sky's unique fusion of contemporary music with mantras owes its creative direction to its vocalist & lyricist, Jaya Madhava Das, aka James Cennamo. Based in Boston, Jaya first heard Kirtan in 1992 at Gurumayi's local ashram. The seed was planted. Along with childhood friend Eddie Kane, who plays guitar in the group, Jaya spearheaded Govinda Sky's s 2014 release, Ocean of Mercy, layered with hypnotic melodies and vocals. Hare Krishna! facebook.com/Govinda-Sky

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18. "Sita Ram Hanuman" by Govinda Sky Shri Ram Jaya Ram, Jaya Jaya Jaya Rama Jaya Hanuman, Jaya Hanuman Jaya Hanuman Sita Rama Rama Rama Translation: Praises and victory to Lord Rama, His consort, Sita, and His trusted disciple, Hanuman. Musicians: Jaya Madhava Das/James Cennamo (vocals, shruti) Eddie Kane (guitars & backing vocals), Trevor Buckingham (cajon, backing vocals) Dana Schultz (electric bass) Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Trevor Buckingham. Previously Unreleased. © ℗ 2017 Govinda Sky. Music composed by Govinda Sky (with traditional lyrics). 43.

Kitchari Kirtan ~ Kitchari Recipe (Prep 25 min. - Cook Time 70-90min.)

Ingredients: 2 lbs whole green Moong beans (soaked overnight) - the amount you soak depends on how much Kitchari you want to make. They will expand about 3x their size, so about 2 lbs of beans will serve 30 people. It’s ok if they are in the water for longer than 12 hrs, they will cook faster. We usually double this recipe for our event. 2 cups rice (basmati is best and traditional, but any rice works. Jasmine is another favorite.) One whole cauliflower 1 16 oz bag frozen peas One can coconut milk 3 Tbs coconut oil, ghee or favorite oil (optional) ½ to 1 entire white onion (for Vegan, substitute coconut oil, Earth Balance for ghee/butter; for Ayurveda, substitute asafoetida for onion.) 2 Tbs black mustard seeds 1/3 cup cumin seeds 4-inch chunk of ginger root 1 tsp garham masala 1 tsp coriander powder 1/8 cup turmeric powder 1 -2 Tbs salt (to taste) (optional) one Tbs of vegetarian bouillon paste or a large bouillon cube (optional but delicious garnish): sesame seeds, cilantro (fresh finely chopped), avocado, cashews, mint of coriander chutney, Indian pickles

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Recipe: 1. After soaking beans, rinse and place in a large soup pot and cover with water (5 cups of water for every 1 cup of uncooked beans and 1 cup of uncooked rice). Bring to boil and cook about 15 minutes per pound of beans. 2. While the beans are cooking, chop the cauliflower into bite-size florets. Wash the cilantro to remove the sand. If using the onion, dice it into small pieces. Peel and chop the ginger finely (We sometimes use the food processor to mince the ginger.) 3. Spoon off the foam from the beans while they are cooking. After about 20 minutes, add the rice, ginger, and bouillon — bring to boil again. Turn down the heat and continue cooking. 4. Once the rice is almost cooked (you might need to empty some water from the top — a thick Kitchari broth which can be saved and reused later if needed.) 5. Add cauliflower and the frozen peas. Turn down the heat, simmer and stir carefully so that rice does not stick. 6. In a non-stick skillet on medium heat, melt oil, or ghee. Add the mustard seeds and wait until you hear them pop then add cumin seeds and stir for another minute, then add the rest of the spices: turmeric, garham masala, coriander powder and cook them together (make sure they don't burn.) Pour the ingredients from the skillet into the soup pot. (If you are using onion, either sauté with a small amount of oil/ghee before the spices and add to the soup pot or sauté in the bottom of the soup pot at the beginning before you add the rinsed beans) 7. Add coconut milk and salt, and stir simmering for about 15 minutes to taste. Serve hot and garnish with your choice of cilantro, sesame seeds, mint or coriander chutney, Indian pickles, cashews, or avocado.

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CHANTABRIDGIA answering the call of love

Our music documentary film chronicles the beginnings of Kitchari Kirtan and the evolution of the community that brought Chantabridgia to life. It is our hope that this story and the thousands of voices that have contributed to its making will inspire and empower people around the world to live in harmony.

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For updates on the film and showings please visit kitcharikirtan.com

As a community project, we partnered with three charities. Locally: Tunefoolery Music, Nationally: Call and Response Foundation, Globally: Maa Chetan Jyoti School of Music. Maa Chetan Jyoti Music School in Rishikesh, India

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In loving dedication to Alan Krentzel, Bhakta Vic, Karima Marjorie Crockett, & Lauren Calista Angeline.

Sweet gratitude to all lovers of sacred music.

Chantabridgia.com