STOP, BREATHE AND SMILE'S PAST EVENTS
Krishna Das Concert
The Littman Theater
April 12th, 2014
Workshop
Unity on the Bay
April 11th, 2014
He’s made Kirtan (devotional music) a best seller. He’s moved millions with his heart-felt vocals and harmonium playing. He’s performed on the Grammys. He’s the subject of a documentary that was released in 2013. He’s the Kirtan Wallah (maker), aka Krishna Das, and we were so blessed to bring him to Miami in conjunction with the release of his 14th CD.
The Kirtan rock star, Krishna Das, conducted a workshop at Miami’s Unity on the Bay, Friday, April 11 from 2 to 5 p.m and the next day, he was on stage from 8 to 10:30 p.m., at the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater in North Miami Beach.
Great concert and Workshop! Thank you KD, Mark Gorman and Arjun. We are grateful!
The Littman Theater
April 12th, 2014
Workshop
Unity on the Bay
April 11th, 2014
He’s made Kirtan (devotional music) a best seller. He’s moved millions with his heart-felt vocals and harmonium playing. He’s performed on the Grammys. He’s the subject of a documentary that was released in 2013. He’s the Kirtan Wallah (maker), aka Krishna Das, and we were so blessed to bring him to Miami in conjunction with the release of his 14th CD.
The Kirtan rock star, Krishna Das, conducted a workshop at Miami’s Unity on the Bay, Friday, April 11 from 2 to 5 p.m and the next day, he was on stage from 8 to 10:30 p.m., at the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater in North Miami Beach.
Great concert and Workshop! Thank you KD, Mark Gorman and Arjun. We are grateful!
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An Evening with Snatam Kaur
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Concert, chantfest, musical group meditation, a yoga class in melody . . . how best to describe a live performance by Snatam Kaur and her band? It's all of these things and more.
Seated center stage, Snatam is an angelic presence, dressed in traditional Sikh attire, bejeweled dress, white turban and veil.
Her divinely melodic songs are based on traditional Sikh mantras. But to these Snatam adds her own lyrics in English — simple, heartfelt verses that express the personal meanings these sacred syllables hold for her and help the audience forge their own emotional connection. On stage and on tour, devotional singer Snatam Kaur is a pure channel of divine light. She performs sacred chants with a polished intensity that is transforming a global audience with each note of every performance.
The 2013 tour continued Snatam’s inheritance as one of the most celebrated touring sacred singers performing in the world today. This is a woman who walks it like she talks it . . . or sings it. Snatam Kaur brings out a bit of the divine peacemaker in all of us.
Thank you South Florida for showing up and making this such a beautiful experience. namaste'
Seated center stage, Snatam is an angelic presence, dressed in traditional Sikh attire, bejeweled dress, white turban and veil.
Her divinely melodic songs are based on traditional Sikh mantras. But to these Snatam adds her own lyrics in English — simple, heartfelt verses that express the personal meanings these sacred syllables hold for her and help the audience forge their own emotional connection. On stage and on tour, devotional singer Snatam Kaur is a pure channel of divine light. She performs sacred chants with a polished intensity that is transforming a global audience with each note of every performance.
The 2013 tour continued Snatam’s inheritance as one of the most celebrated touring sacred singers performing in the world today. This is a woman who walks it like she talks it . . . or sings it. Snatam Kaur brings out a bit of the divine peacemaker in all of us.
Thank you South Florida for showing up and making this such a beautiful experience. namaste'
Vibration of Life - Showcasing South Florida's Holistic Community was an event to share local holistic options available in South Florida. Whether coming to MantraFest or not, participants had the opportunity to experience some of South Florida’s best in meditation, drumming, healing arts, ayurveda, organic vegetarian meals, etc. It was held in the beautiful new South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (same place as MantraFest, so no extra driving required).
We are already creating this years 2014 Vibration of Life - Mantras for Life events. Stay tuned....
We are already creating this years 2014 Vibration of Life - Mantras for Life events. Stay tuned....
PEOPLE GET READY, THE MANTRA TRAIN’S A’COMIN’
Deva Premal & Miten and the GuruGanesha Band
Came to Miami for MantraFest 2013
MantraFest 2013 performed in Miami at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center on September 28th & 29th as part of the 25 city tour.
Miten comments: "For Deva and me, this tour is about coming together in celebration of a New Beginning—an invitation to celebrate the momentous shift in humanity's planetary attitudes that is currently underway—a positive change in the way we view the resources we consume, a change in how we view ourselves as messengers of this transformation that is now upon us all. The direct, daily experience that Deva and I have is that mantras support us through every challenge. Our mission is to share this powerful healing tool with the world. And we know that this is a mission we share with GuruGanesha. His music has always been remarkable for a depth of spiritual connection that has a real sparkle and twinkle."
Came to Miami for MantraFest 2013
MantraFest 2013 performed in Miami at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center on September 28th & 29th as part of the 25 city tour.
Miten comments: "For Deva and me, this tour is about coming together in celebration of a New Beginning—an invitation to celebrate the momentous shift in humanity's planetary attitudes that is currently underway—a positive change in the way we view the resources we consume, a change in how we view ourselves as messengers of this transformation that is now upon us all. The direct, daily experience that Deva and I have is that mantras support us through every challenge. Our mission is to share this powerful healing tool with the world. And we know that this is a mission we share with GuruGanesha. His music has always been remarkable for a depth of spiritual connection that has a real sparkle and twinkle."
All Stars of Mantra Music Came to Town!!!
November 2 & 3, 2012
Yoga Source Davie
The GuruGanesha Band is the latest project from the mind, heart and guitar of world devotional music pioneer GuruGanesha Singh. Renowned for his work with sublime vocalists like Snatam Kaur, Nirinjan Kaur and Tina Malia, GuruGanesha steps into the limelight with his latest musical venture, a multi-talented ensemble culled from the A-list of players and singers on today's rapidly-expanding kirtan/chant/yoga music scene.
Long noted for the effortless grace and mellifluous lyricism of his acoustic guitar work, GuruGanesha has turned his talents to his first love, the electric guitar, to ignite the incandescent sound of The GuruGanesha Band. With shimmering, glassy tonalities and evocative textures, he takes the vast sonic potential of modern guitar electronics to a new and blissful place. Accompanying him on this musical journey are master cellist/multi-instrumentalist Hans Christian (RASA, Krishna Das, Robbie Robertson, Harry Manx, Jai Uttal and Donna De Lory), tabla/percussion stalwart Daniel Paul (Jai Uttal, Jaya Lakshmi, Donna De Lory, K. Sridhar), beguiling and unforgettable newcomer Michelle Hurtado on vocals, Spirit Voyage recording artist/ kundalini yoga teacher Sat Kartar Singh on acoustic guitar, and kundalini bass guitar magician Gurusangat Singh (recording artist and producer of the popular Miracle Mantra Series).
"This is a project that I've had in my heart for many years," says GuruGanesha. "The idea behind The GuruGanesha Band is to bring to the world music scene a group that can musically hold its own with the great guitar bands of all time, but instead of conventional lyrics, singing mantras and divine poetry to transport audiences to a profoundly beautiful and transcendent place. All of the spiritual and musical work I've done for the past 39 years has been preparing me for this."
GuruGanesha describes the GGB sound as "a unique blend of kirtan, raga, rock, and deeply meditative folk music. I will primarily be playing electric guitar and I've hand-picked the musicians not only for their musical virtuosity but also for their ability to channel the spiritual energy that the band will be serving. The vocals will be a group effort with plenty of rich two and three part harmonies though Michelle will regularly step out and blow people away with her amazing vocal improvisations. The audience will be encouraged to fully participate, whether it be singing along, dancing or just meditating deeply on the music."
What a magical evening of music, stories, joy and inspiration GuruGanesha and his incomparable band shared! Thank you South Florida for showing up and making it such a beautiful event. All profits from the concerts were donated to some of GuruGanesha's favorite charities.
Long noted for the effortless grace and mellifluous lyricism of his acoustic guitar work, GuruGanesha has turned his talents to his first love, the electric guitar, to ignite the incandescent sound of The GuruGanesha Band. With shimmering, glassy tonalities and evocative textures, he takes the vast sonic potential of modern guitar electronics to a new and blissful place. Accompanying him on this musical journey are master cellist/multi-instrumentalist Hans Christian (RASA, Krishna Das, Robbie Robertson, Harry Manx, Jai Uttal and Donna De Lory), tabla/percussion stalwart Daniel Paul (Jai Uttal, Jaya Lakshmi, Donna De Lory, K. Sridhar), beguiling and unforgettable newcomer Michelle Hurtado on vocals, Spirit Voyage recording artist/ kundalini yoga teacher Sat Kartar Singh on acoustic guitar, and kundalini bass guitar magician Gurusangat Singh (recording artist and producer of the popular Miracle Mantra Series).
"This is a project that I've had in my heart for many years," says GuruGanesha. "The idea behind The GuruGanesha Band is to bring to the world music scene a group that can musically hold its own with the great guitar bands of all time, but instead of conventional lyrics, singing mantras and divine poetry to transport audiences to a profoundly beautiful and transcendent place. All of the spiritual and musical work I've done for the past 39 years has been preparing me for this."
GuruGanesha describes the GGB sound as "a unique blend of kirtan, raga, rock, and deeply meditative folk music. I will primarily be playing electric guitar and I've hand-picked the musicians not only for their musical virtuosity but also for their ability to channel the spiritual energy that the band will be serving. The vocals will be a group effort with plenty of rich two and three part harmonies though Michelle will regularly step out and blow people away with her amazing vocal improvisations. The audience will be encouraged to fully participate, whether it be singing along, dancing or just meditating deeply on the music."
What a magical evening of music, stories, joy and inspiration GuruGanesha and his incomparable band shared! Thank you South Florida for showing up and making it such a beautiful event. All profits from the concerts were donated to some of GuruGanesha's favorite charities.
For more info on the GuruGanesha Band, please visit their website by clicking HERE.
SUMMER SPIRITUAL CINEMA 2012
I AM
We started off this movie series by bringing I AM back for a return engagement. After having an overflow crowd show up at the Gusman theater last year, we have had many requests to show this deeply inspiring movie again. Well we did it again! It was shown on Thursday, June 28th @ 7PM to over 175 people. What an amazing evening. We had a short discussion session after the film which was a moving experience for many who shared their thoughts about the film. We are thankful for the turnout.
Click here for more info on I AM.
Click here for more info on I AM.
Awaken: Soul to Soul
Next we hosted a premier engagement of the new movie Awaken, Soul to Soul. It is an unprecedented, transformational film that offers a one on one, direct experience in real time with some of today's leading sages, luminaries and healers.
Living in Light
And we finished off this summer's series with Living in Light, which was a first time showing of the movie in South Florida. Guided by Neale Donald Walsch, the acclaimed author of “Conversations with God”, Living in Light is a powerful documentary that explores new spiritual insights into the true nature of our existence. Set in the idyllic islands of Hawaii, Living in Light addresses pressing issues of modern life: dealing with fear; understanding traditional belief systems and how they may help or hinder us; pursuing happiness; interpreting the true nature of consciousness and divinity; and ultimately, discovering what needs to be done to experience enlightenment. This was shown on Thursday, August 16th @ 7PM.
Each movie was followed by a discussion session as we brought our community together and expressed quite beautifully who we are.
Thanks for helping us make these summer movie nights such a success!!!
Thanks for helping us make these summer movie nights such a success!!!
Jeff Foster in Miami - Friday, May 4th to Sunday, May 6th
Jeff Foster studied Astrophysics at Cambridge University. In his mid-twenties, after a long period of depression and illness, he became addicted to the idea of ‘spiritual enlightenment’ and embarked on an intensive spiritual quest for the ultimate truth of existence.
The spiritual search came crashing down with the clear recognition of the non-dual nature of everything, and the discovery of the extraordinary in the ordinary. In the clarity of this seeing, life became what it always was: intimate, open, loving and spontaneous, and Jeff was left with a deep understanding of the root illusion behind all human suffering, and a love of the present moment.
He presently holds meetings, retreats and private one-to-one sessions around the world, gently but directly pointing people back to the deep acceptance inherent in the present moment. He helps people discover who they really are, beyond all thoughts and judgments about themselves, even in the midst of the stress and struggle of modern day living and intimate relationships.
Jeff’s teaching style is direct and uncompromising and yet full of humanity, humor and compassion. He believes that freedom is everybody’s birthright. He belongs to no tradition or lineage, and makes his teaching accessible to all.
Jeff was voted #51 on Watkins Review’s 2012 list of the world’s 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. Jeff has published four books in over six languages. His latest book The Deepest Acceptance will be published in 2012 by Sounds True. To learn more about Jeff visit http://www.lifewithoutacentre.com/
The spiritual search came crashing down with the clear recognition of the non-dual nature of everything, and the discovery of the extraordinary in the ordinary. In the clarity of this seeing, life became what it always was: intimate, open, loving and spontaneous, and Jeff was left with a deep understanding of the root illusion behind all human suffering, and a love of the present moment.
He presently holds meetings, retreats and private one-to-one sessions around the world, gently but directly pointing people back to the deep acceptance inherent in the present moment. He helps people discover who they really are, beyond all thoughts and judgments about themselves, even in the midst of the stress and struggle of modern day living and intimate relationships.
Jeff’s teaching style is direct and uncompromising and yet full of humanity, humor and compassion. He believes that freedom is everybody’s birthright. He belongs to no tradition or lineage, and makes his teaching accessible to all.
Jeff was voted #51 on Watkins Review’s 2012 list of the world’s 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. Jeff has published four books in over six languages. His latest book The Deepest Acceptance will be published in 2012 by Sounds True. To learn more about Jeff visit http://www.lifewithoutacentre.com/
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I Am, the Documentary
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The Rumi Concert with Coleman Barks, Zuleikha, David Darling and Glen Valez
Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts - Downtown Miami This was a wonderful evening of a stunning collaboration of artists: poet and translator of Rumi, Coleman Barks, iconic world percussionist Glen Velez, Grammy award winning cellist David Darling and internationally acclaimed Storydancer, Zuleikha, as they brought to life the rapture and longing of 13th century mystic Rumi’s ecstatic poetry. It was filled with Rumi's timeless message of love and hope in this extraordinary world-class performance of poetry, music, dance, story and humor. "Food for the soul!" |
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Deva Premal & Miten with Manose Concert
November 16th, 2007
Unity on the Bay - SOLD OUT September 14th, 2008 Unity on the Bay - SOLD OUT September 8th, 2010 Gusman Center for the Performing Arts - Downtown Miami October 15th, 2011 Gusman Center for the Performing Arts - Downtown Miami Thank you for helping us create such a beautiful experience for each of these events. We had over 1300 at the Gusman in 2011 chanting, lauging and loving. It was a true blessing having you there with us. While Deva Premal & Miten have received accolades from such luminaries as His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Cher, Anthony Robbins, and Eckhart Tolle, the real impact of their music is reflected in the powerful testimonials from people of all walks of life, who are seeking a musical respite from their daily stresses, as well as those looking to learn about meditation. For more information visit www.DevaPremalMiten.com |
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Mirabai Ceiba in Concert
Concert @ Trinity Cathedral January 22th, 2011 "Heart of Healing" Workshop January 23th, 2011 Concert @ Unity on the Bay January 14th, 2012 "A Gift of Love" Workshop January 15th, 2012 Concert @ The Duncan Center March 8th, 2013 Concert @ Unity on the Bay March 9th, 2013 "Heart of Healing" Workshop @ Yoga Source Davie March 10th, 2013 Concert @ Unity on the Bay Feb. 14th, 2014 "Sacred Love" Workshop @ Yoga Source Davie Feb 15th, 2014 Such a blessing to offer these beautiful souls to our South Florida commUnity! Thanks for showing up and making these events so special with your presence. Click HERE for more info. |