Inspirational Music reviews

Sita Ram by Subway Bhaktis

An uplifting, inspiring new CD of devotional songs and chants

Descriptions below are quotes from devotional artist's websites

www.jaiuttal.com
Jai Uttal is a 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.

www.mitendevapremal.com
Deva and Miten's music is an expression of spiritual devotion, through song and chant. The couple have been living and playing together since 1991, releasing a string of acclaimed CDs along the way. The openness and honesty in which they share their lives and their music has touched the hearts of thousands of seekers throughout the world.

www.krishnadas.com
Krishna Das leads chanting and satsang alone or in conjunction with other like-minded teachers of the Path. Sharing his heart through music and chanting is the basis of Krishna Das' own spiritual work;his way of serving the Divine within himself and others.

www.mymastermusic.com
World Lounge Music on the MyMasterMusic label, is a journey into beautiful chillout music, meditation music, sensual grooves and the throbbing pulse of Bhakta's trance music, spiced with sounds of India, Disha's exquisite voice, and some of the greatest ethnic vocalists and musicians from around the world. MyMasterMusic is a young independent record label located in Byron Bay, Australia founded by Bhakta, the Dutch-born musician and producer, and singer-songwriter Disha. Whether Dance or Chill, we like to make music that is good for the soul, touching you deeper and deeper the more you listen to it.

www.davidnewmanmusic.com
David Newman ‘Durga Das' is a Kirtan Chant Artist, a singer songwriter and a practicing Yogi.  David's chanting brings forth the ancient Yogic tradition of sound as a healing path toward Self Discovery.  His song writing flows from his devotion and mystical revelations and communicates a message of Universal Love.  It is both the spiritual intention and the unique merging of Song and Mantra that elevate the impact of David's music.

www.wahmusic.com
The musician and spiritual seeker known as WAH! and her band create a seductive spirituality with a unique mix of pop, world music and reggae. Wah! has opened for Courtney Love (Hole), headlined at Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF), and appeared on VTV Vancouver Morning Television.
WAH!'s music is an expression of many cultures and traditions of spirit. She has created extensive music products for yoga and meditation communities. She tours internationally, performing at Omega Institute, Kripalu Center, Yoga Journal Conference and The UK Yoga Show.                 

www.bhagavandas.com
As a devotee and scholar, Bhagavan Das offers an unparalleled perspective of blending Eastern consciousness into the spiritual whirlpool of modern Western life.  He is an ecstatic devotional singer and master of Nada Yoga, the mystical practice that explores the nature of reality through sound.
He reaches out to his audiences through kirtan, an improvisational call/response form of chanting commonly practiced in India. Bhagavan Das serves as a guide to identify and celebrate the sacred in our own lives.

www.keshav-music.com
Keshav Das is a Kirtan-wallah and a professional musician for 35 years. In his travels he has played with gypsies and babas in temples and mosques across India. He has sung with sadhus on the banks of the Ganges in the holy city of Benares, with babas of Gir Nar volcano in Gujarat, with the street musicians of Calcutta and the legendary boatmen poets in the little fishing villages along the Ganges in upper West Bengal. Over the last 10 years he has toured with Krishna Das and recorded with him on the Triloka label. He has also performed with Steve Gorn, Alice Coltrane, Jai Uttal, Jeff Buckley, Rakesh Prasanna, Narendra Budakar, Ayub Khan, Gulam Mohammed Khan, Shyam Das, Bhagavan Das, Dave Stringer - and the Dervishes of Masjid Al Farah.

www.shikaradesign.com
SHIKARA DESIGN and KASBAH  IMPORTS is a continuously changing collection of mystical art, sculpture, achitectural features, Indian furniture, decor items, rugs, jewellery and music from the East. We stock a range of pieces that reflect an enormous mythological and religious heritage whilst at the same time having a unique aspect of design.