“GAYATRI: Mantra for Peace and Prosperity” Released July, 2021
Gayatri Mantra for Peace is a highly revered mantra from the Rig Veda dedicated to Savitri – also known as Gāyatrī, the name of the Goddess of the Vedic Mantra. It is widely known as the mantra to glorify the Goddess and the feminine divine in nature and within us.
Kirtan Lounge “Mystical Awakening” Released May, 2021
Mystical Awakening – Musical Exploration of Bhagavad Gita. This is another take on the well-know ancient scripture of the East made popular on the West by Emerson and Thorough, Allen Ginsberg, George Harrison, and Swami Bhaktivedanta. This track features several popular stanzas from the scripture.
Kirtan Lounge “Precious Jewels”
Vol.2 2017
“Precious Jewels” – is the collective effort of many talented musicians who shared their artistic gifts in this project. As the pictures here attest, this was an exciting journey and labor of love that spanned seven countries and three years in making.
Kirtan Lounge started as a dreamy experiment when Gopi and Ananta decided to collaborate on performing and producing Kirtan and make it a love offering to the yoga community and world music lovers. This year Kirtan Lounge celebrates 5th anniversary with a new album release and an array of music videos!
Kirtan Lounge Vol.1 “Nectar of Devotion” Released March 26, 2013
Musicians
Gopi Kallayil – Vocals and Tanpura,
Ananta Govinda Das -Harmonium, Piano, Percussion, Karatals, Vocals, Musical arrangement,
Karnamrita Dasi -Lead vocals
John Wubbenhorst (Bansuri)
Ken Becker (Dilruba on 2, Cello on 5 )
Vijay Krishna (Mridanga on 2, 8 )
Eswar Iyer (Tabla on 3)
Mila Kronik (Response vocals on 2, 8 )
Irina Pastukhova (Response vocals on 2, 8 )
Damjan Cirilovic (Bass guitar, background vocals )
Produced by Ananta Govinda and Vedic Renaissance Productions2013 All rights reserved