Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 7 PM - 9 PM
Pacific Cultural Center
1307 Seabright Ave,
Santa Cruz, California 95062
Embark on a vocal journey through the sacred sounds of
ancient India. Drawing from an unbroken tradition of Indian devotional singing,
Jai Uttal will introduce and lead us in the ancient practice of
"Kirtan" (or chanting), the heart of devotional yoga. This practice
of calling to the divine creates a bridge between the individual and the eternal,
opening the heart and welcoming the spirit. Sometimes soft and meditative and
sometimes loud and wildly rhythmic, Kirtan takes the participant on a deep
emotional and musical journey through our mostly unexplored inner world. With
solo performance and call-and-response group chanting, Jai creates a space of
invocation, prayer, and heartfelt expression.
Jai has been leading Kirtans worldwide for over thirty
years. "These ancient chants," writes Jai "contain a
transformative power and healing energy. By singing these prayers we join a
stream of consciousness and devotion that has been flowing for centuries."
No previous experience is needed. This is an exploration
of the heart, independent of vocal or musical technique.
Jai Uttal, a Grammy nominated sacred music composer,
recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, and ecstatic vocalist, combines
influences from India with influences from American rock and jazz, creating a
stimulating and exotic multi-cultural fusion that is truly world spirit music.
Having traveled extensively in India, where he met many beautiful saints and
singers, Bhakti yoga became his personal path. Jai has been leading kirtans
around the world for more than 30 years, creating a safe environment for people
to open their hearts and voices.
Cost: $25 - $30
