Kirtan Soul Revival (KSR) is New York City’s funkiest devotional mantra music experience. They use traditional Sanskrit mantras, original music, spirituals and music from around the world to create a unique, dynamic sound that merges funk, rock, rhythm and blues, world grooves, and chants. Lush three-part harmonies add fullness and depth to their sound. Kirtan is a celebration of spirit through the chanting of sacred names. KSR invites their audiences to participate fully through call-and-response chanting. Through KSR’s simple presentation, even non-singers can easily experience the joy of being surrounded by harmony in a space that encourages improvisation and exploration. The Kirtan Soul Revival experience invites participants to open their hearts to Spirit and to life! http://www.kirtansoulrevival.com KSR has led kirtans in and around New York City (including Integral Yoga Institute, Jivamukti Yoga and Laughing Lotus Yoga Center). With many successful tours on the East and West coasts, they have played numerous times at Kripalu and at festivals such as Wanderlust, BhaktiFest, Unifier Festival, Hamptons Yoga Fest, Philly Shakti Fest, Ahimsa Yoga & Music Festival, VerMantra, and Berwick Yoga Festival in Nova Scotia. They have recorded with Krishna Das, The Hanumen, Prema Hara, Saul David Raye and Devadas. KSR’s chant workshops have been offered to groups as large as 120 people. They also teach heart-centered yoga classes infusing flowing vinyasa and breath-centered movement with live music and chanting. Helen is a certified yoga teacher through Don and Amba Stapleton’s Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica. She is also a CircusYoga leader and teaches workshops, retreats and teacher trainings nationally. Calia is a certified yoga instructor who received her 200 hour certification through Laughing Lotus Yoga Center in NYC and is currently doing a 300 hour training with Saul David Raye through Ritam Healing Arts in Ojai, CA. Sean Johnson, kirtan artist “I played Ganesha Sharanam by Kirtan Soul Revival for about 2 months straight in my car. I just couldn’t get enough of it. What great energy and fresh melodies, I just love these three! They have great voices and lots of bhakti to share.” Wah!, kirtan artist “Kirtan Soul Revival is a fresh and exuberant addition to the world of Kirtan. This NYC based trio mixes heart drenched melodies, lush harmonies and infectious grooves, serving up a sultry and dreamy passion that works it’s way into every corner of your heart. In person or on CD, their original chants will get your hands clapping and feet stomping. This group is not to be missed!” Mike Cohen, kirtan artist “KSR has a unique sound – beautiful vocals and harmonies, earthy arrangements, and juicy electric guitar. They’re sweet, funky and fun. As young Mantra Musicians, they bring a special energy to their chanting and a great blend of traditional and modern sounds. They are undoubtedly part of the Mantra Revolution and share my passion of bringing kirtan and sacred music to the masses.” Gaura Vani, kirtan artist “Where many bands, of any genre, may have one outstanding vocalist who carries the weight of the singing, KSR has three. And they don’t hold back. In between solos showcasing their individual vocal prowess, they were belting out three-part harmonies like the best acapella barbershop trio. You couldn’t help but sit up and take notice.” The Bhakti Beat “For every gathering Kirtan Soul Revival has hosted with us, our studio is truly blessed. KSR offers inspirational vibrations that not only resonate deep within the hearts of all who sing with them, but to all who move and breathe their practice here at Shambhala. Their voices bathe the walls of our studio with pure beauty.” Sarah Schumann, owner of Shambhala Yoga & Dance Center “Kirtan Soul Revival blends angelic harmonizing voices and sounds to awaken the heart to sing. Their upbeat energy inspire us all to raise the vibration. All of us at Awaken Yoga and Meditation Center are blessed to share our hearts with KSR each time they visit.” Michael Aronoff, owner and founder of Awaken Yoga and Meditation Center “’Sea of Love’ is the perfect blend of velvet pop and gut-check bhakti melding together into a sweet authentic sound. Last week Calia, Helen & Todd catapulted me into ecstasy with their kirtan. Check ’em out! Kirtan Soul Revival is the real deal.” Peter Sklivas, Creator: HotCore Yoga & Novelist: ‘The Secret of Enduring Love’ “Thank you for sharing your hearts with our home and community!! Your voices and synergy transformed our living room into a temple of devotion and love. We are so blessed to be basking in the aftermath!” Shakti Rowan, curator for Kitchari Kirtan To contact Kirtan Soul Revival, please email kirtansoulrevival@gmail.com