Sitara & Kalyani with Pavan Kumar
Sitara & Kalyani with Pavan Kumar are nationally touring, Minneapolis based chant artists, who have been playing together for over a decade, and have moved onto the national scene, in recent years, with their self-titled album, Sitara & Kalyani with Pavan Kumar. At the heart of their music is the message of transformation, connection and liberation.
"The initial “Om” on their premier release is astonishingly strong and moving. Followed by the drone of the tampura into a lovely aarti (devotional song), Sitara and Kalyani are powerful chanters."
~Yoga Chicago
"I love the Country and Americana influences – whether it’s made by Indians or Cowboys or Twin Cities hipsters, whatever the accent, kirtan is heartfelt folk music, and this CD really highlights that essence."
~Dave Stringer
The band is comprised of: Sitara (Susan Shehata) & Kalyani (Colleen Buckman) with Pavan Kumar (Keith Helke), and features guest musicians.
"The initial “Om” on their premier release is astonishingly strong and moving. Followed by the drone of the tampura into a lovely aarti (devotional song), Sitara and Kalyani are powerful chanters."
~Yoga Chicago
"I love the Country and Americana influences – whether it’s made by Indians or Cowboys or Twin Cities hipsters, whatever the accent, kirtan is heartfelt folk music, and this CD really highlights that essence."
~Dave Stringer
The band is comprised of: Sitara (Susan Shehata) & Kalyani (Colleen Buckman) with Pavan Kumar (Keith Helke), and features guest musicians.
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“Tight drum grooves and soulful guitar work provide an earthy texture over which compelling melodies and rich, dignified harmonies shimmy and soar. You won’t want to miss the playful romping and deep longing this group shares in person and on CD.”
~Michael H. Cohen, Dattatreya Kirtan Institute founder
"A happy kirtan band, Sitara & Kalyani with Pavan Kumar use simple melodies we know and love to bring their message to the West. Using drums & bass or world percussion they have a light rock feel but stay true to the style of kirtan chanting. Musically and energetically, Sitara & Kalyani deliver a message of unity."
~Wah!
~Michael H. Cohen, Dattatreya Kirtan Institute founder
"A happy kirtan band, Sitara & Kalyani with Pavan Kumar use simple melodies we know and love to bring their message to the West. Using drums & bass or world percussion they have a light rock feel but stay true to the style of kirtan chanting. Musically and energetically, Sitara & Kalyani deliver a message of unity."
~Wah!
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Redemption Song, featuring Kalyani, Chris Berry, Tubby Love, Trevor Hall, Shailene Woodley, Nahko, the Earth Guardians, Jojo Lash, Mark Murphy, Kelly Love, Connor Brendan; 2016
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