Mad for Mantras

Have you experienced Kirtan yet? I first experienced Kirtan (devotional singing in Sanskrit) when someone played a Krishna Das CD when I was in Grad school. To put it plainly, when I heard it, I went "nuts." The urge to dance moved me, and the sounds evoked a deep internal response. Well, that was my reaction, everyone responds differently, and Kirtan may be an acquired taste. If you would like to experience Kirtan with a wonderful folksy and rock-n-roll flair, then join us as Sharon Silverstein and the Peace Project return on Saturday February 6th at 7:30pm. I am certainly biased, as I have enjoyed Sharon's music for many years. The unique twist that she brings to old and new arrangements of Kirtan must be experienced. The room fills with a humming electricty that leads us to a natural "high" better than any drug. Well, this is one Kirtan-junkie who feels the power of chanting mantras. Come try it out for yourself, you might just be hooked.

Ecstatic Chant: An Evening of Kirtan
with Sharon Silverstein & the Peace Project
Saturday February 6, 2010 7:30-9:00pm $10.00
Kirtan is a call and response singing of simple mantras. The distinctive sound composition of Kirtan can free us from the daily chatter of the mind. The instruments and melody create a vibration meditation that can carry us effortlessly to stillness. No musical experience is needed. Join us for an evening of ecstatic chanting with Sharon Silverstein on Vocals, Guitar & Harmonium; Joni Knapp on Tabla; Darlene Popkey on Flute & Harmonium & Marie Soffel on Djembe & Ubang. You won't want to miss this soulful and inspiring sound event. Contact 609-750-7432 or RelaxationandHealing@gmail.com to register.