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Labor Day Ecstatic Chant |
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| September 1, 2008 |
| Rhinebeck Campus: Rhinebeck, NY (US) |
Tuition: $75 (does not include accommodations or commuter fee)
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| Course: SM08-4201-342ex |
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This special Labor Day Ecstatic Chant is open to the general public and is also a great way for those participating in the weekend Ecstatic Chant to extend their experience. Join Krishna Das, Deva Premal, Miten, Wah!, Carioca, and Vishal Vaid from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. to nourish your soul with the rich tradition of devotional, musical prayer and meditation known as kirtan. Tuition for this one-day program alone is $50 for those who participated in the weekend Ecstatic Chant and $75 for others (plus any housing/facility charges).
Faculty
Krishna Das is one of the foremost devotional singers in the world. He has released numerous CDs, including Pilgrim Heart and his most recent, All One. krishnadas.com
Deva Premal and Miten employ ancient mantras, rich harmonies, and sensual rhythms in their music, exploring the essence of love, devotion, and consciousness. They have released a series of acclaimed CDs, including The Essence and Songs for the Inner Lover. mitendevapremal.com
Jai Uttal is a pioneer in the world music community. A student of India's Ali Akbar Khan and master teacher Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Utal's blend of Eastern and Western sound has put his music at the forefront of the world fusion movement. His many albums include Beggars and Saints, Shiva Station, and the Grammy-nominated Mondo Rama. www.jaiuttal.com
Vishal Vaid has trained in ghazal (a song form that means "to hold conversation with the divine") and first performed when he was only 3 years old. In 1994, Vaid formed Jai Ambe, and has worked with such renowned musicians as Bill Laswell and Karsh Kale. vishalvaid.com
Wah! is a musician and spiritual seeker who tours 10 months of the year, offering music and stories of inspiration. Creator of the CD Savasana, she blends a seductive spiritual sound with a unique mix of pop, world music, reggae, and yogic tradition. wahmusic.com
Carioca is a native of Brazil and has 13 CDs to his credit, with music ranging from traditional Brazilian to contemporary jazz to spirit songs. cariocafreitas.com.
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