Kirtan Chanting from the Heart THIS Saturday
Kirtan Chanting from the Heart at All Souls Interfaith Gathering
Featuring Jeanette Bacevius & Raphael Groten with guest percussionist Pashawari Cohen.
Saturday. 2/29, Doors at 6:30pm; Event 7pm - 8:30pm
Tickets sliding scale $15/$20 or $40 for the series; Children (13 and under) free.
(Please note: Two more kirtans in series: Sat. 3/28, & Fri. 4/24)
Kirtan is a call and response practice chanting mantras and sacred songs accompanied by musical instruments and percussion. We will sing mostly in Sanskrit, as is the tradition, and will also sing in English and other languages. Each repetition of the mantra is a way to gather our awareness and concentration and to be fully present in the moment. This is a heart practice, bringing us into contact with our own true nature. It is a beautiful and powerful way to be in community. No experience required and all are welcome.
About Jeanette Bacevius
Jeanette Bacevius has been chanting kirtan since the early 2000s. She has led kirtan at Evolution Yoga, Yoga Vermont, the Vermont Hindu Temple, All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Vermantra, the Burlington Earth Clock, and more. Jeanette has a special way of leading where people feel welcomed and are lovingly encouraged to chant from their hearts.
About Raphael Groten
Raphael Groten's solo guitar brings the power of healing, heart connection, and peace. Rooted deeply in shamanic practices, his music encourages the listener to close the eyes, relax the body and mind, and simply be. He recently released Star Lullaby, his second studio album. Visit Raphael's webpage at: https://raphaelgroten.com
About Pashawari Cohen
Pashawari has been drumming since age 12, when he discovered his lifelong passion for music. As founder of OmDrum, he now brings the meditative power of the drum to anyone who has a desire to explore unconventional methodology to self-healing. He spent thirteen years as drummer for the Boston Music Award winning group Mamadou, and also has been playing devotional Kirtan music for the past several years.
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