A new venue and sharing kirtan in Sonoma County with our northern brothers and sisters! A really sweet venue with outdoor sound stage, tepees, chai and food, and of course, Miss Daisy herself. If this works out, this may be my Sonoma music and teaching base.
"Mahaa Shivaratri" means "the great night of Lord Shiva" and is the appointed astrological time to be immersed in the contemplation and worship of Lord Shiva. The energy of this night makes it particularly auspicious and appropriate to be dedicated to Shiva, the form of the Divine that destroys obstacles, loosens bonds and brings Spiritual […]
Jai Ma! This Sunday we are having the first of what we hope will be monthly Matri Satsang. We will meet with the idea of invoking, learning more of and drawing closer to Sri Anandamayi Ma and to the Divine Mother Principal in general. We’ll sing some kirtan, read Ma’s words and discuss them, sing the […]
Join us for a kirtan with my full band in Berkeley to benefit the School I helped start and still administrate in Omkareshwar, India. Musical fundraiser in Berkeley--Saturday, February 28th Acharya Mangalananda will be sharing kirtan with his full band of talented musicians. Once again Thacher and Olivia Hurd will be hosting their annual […]
Join us for an in-depth exploration of Traditional kirtan. This month we will be joined by special guest Sangeeta Moskow on the Sarod for improvisational melodies. Also Bob Coulliard on guitar.
Join us for an inspiring weekend retreat of chanting, Swakriya Yoga and meditation with Acharya Mangalananda and Prajna Hallstrom. We will experience the living teachings of Anandamayi Ma as we build spiritual community, surrounded by the beauty of Western Massachusetts. We begin the retreat at 4 pm on Friday and end after lunch on Sunday. […]
I will be speaking and singing at the Contemplative Alliance Convention held this year in Silicone Valley. An amazing gathering of spiritual leaders, movers and activists nationwide.
After last month's successful gathering, we will continue our regular meetings. We will gather with the idea of invoking, learning more of and drawing closer to Sri Anandamayi Ma and to the Divine Mother Principal in general. We’ll sing some kirtan, read Ma’s words and discuss them, sing the Ma Chalisa, do some meditation and arati […]
Please join us for our monthly kirtan class in the cozy atmosphere of Open Secret Bookstore. We'll explore kirtan in depth and enjoy invoking the Divine Names together.
On the main stage of Open Secret Bookstore, we will present a joint kirtan with the talented and popular Prajna Vieira, who sings from the Vaishnava Tradition. We will support each other in alternating kirtans, and do some things together too. Joined by several inspiring back up musicians.
