Hipnotic Earth is an electro-acoustic ambient soundscape project birthed from a deep need for quiet, slow motion music; from a carnal urge toward silence.
My mission is creating and delivering soothing musical soundscapes to millions of over-stimulated eyes and ears for deep restoration.
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Jacob Duran’s music is a one-of-a-kind experience combining the following musical elements:
• live improvised cutting edge innovative digital sound creation
• traditional classical Indian devotional music and 20 years of Sanskrit study
• live acoustic instruments
• ancient and modern sound vibrational healing modalities
• Jacob and his beloved Chandra’s divinely-inspired vocal union
• all music ingredients weave together in a unified way to create a sacred container for healing, internal immersion, transformation and spiritual elevation.
Joss Jaffe performs as a Vocalist, Tabla player and Multi-Instrumentalist. As a composer and producer he has created innovative albums including Svara Mandala, Echosystem and Dub Mantra to critical acclaim. Joss has collaborated with numerous artists including Grammy Award nominees Jai Uttal, Silvia Nakkach and Dave Stringer as well as Grammy Award winning Reggae artist Mykal Rose of Black Uhuru.
Mikey Pauker is a folk/world artist from Berkeley, California. His new album, ASCENSION, is an invitation to listen to the call of our inner wilderness and to greet our darkness with understanding and an open heart. It was recorded in raw, live instrumental sessions — a departure from Mikey’s more electronic past recordings — under the guidance of Grammy-nominated producer Warren Huart (The Fray, Trevor Hall, Matisyahu). With songs like “Say Yes” and “I AM”, listeners are elevated with catchy melodic hooks and reggae/rock beats. Inspired by the recent California wildfires and hurricanes that have swept Texas and Florida this past season, “Believe” reminds us that these tragedies are opportunities to rebalance our relationship with our planet and the communities we surround ourselves with.
Krishna's Kirtan is a sacred chant group which inspires people from across all walks of life to express the Divine love, devotion, and joy of the soul.
Jason and Pia Rotman have been playing sacred chant music since 2008 as Krishna’s Kirtan, a group that is known for sharing explosive and devotional kirtan (sacred chanting).
Krishna’s Kirtan is a veteran contributor at Bhaktifest, one of the largest yoga and music festivals in the country. Highly in demand for health and yoga retreats, events, and festivals, the group provides a powerful presence of love, spirituality, and deep devotion.
Ecstatic kirtan is the essence of all yoga. Krishna’s Kirtan is an expression of this unlimited joy and devotion. Krishna’s Kirtan's first studio album was a collaboration with producer JT Thomas (of grammy-winning Bruce Hornsby band).
Gina Salā is a vocalist, composer, music director, sound healer, and teacher from Seattle whose love of the human voice has taken her to performing and studying throughout much of the world. With humor, devotion and a repertoire spanning 23 languages, Gina Salā shares her passion for singing us awake to who we are!
"One of the absolutely most memorable musical experiences in a very long life of musical experiences!" Karin Pine.
Amritakripa has been a staple at the Bakti fest since its inception. However the kripa band has now grown to become a highlight of the festival, with their midnight trance dance groove set. KISS OF BLISS is Amritakripa’s 3rd release in a series of ground breaking albums in the world of Kirtan. From their first recording MOTHER’S GRACE, Kripa and Robbi began uniquely blending cultures and instruments such as harmonium with the Saraswati vina, African and Turkish drums, saz and oud, and chop sticks on bottles and pans. Amritakripa’s second album DANCING LOTUS is considered by many to have been innovatively and musically way ahead of its time in the Kirtan world. With Amritakripa’s love for sacred dance it was only natural that the traditional kirtan forms would begin to dissolve into the deep grooves of an ecstatic trance dance evoking the spirit of Gabrielle Roth.
Arjun Baba's intention is to share the traditions of Kirtan/Bhajan, & Sufi Ghazal/Qawwali devotional music to the west & worldwide; by sharing the chant, as well as the raag, melodies & beautiful history of Hindustani music. He is currently considered a unique and leading kirtan singer in the western world for over 18 years.
With annual tours through Europe, North America, India, UK & more; his passion is to express the beauty of this music and practice. Born in New York City, living many years between India and California, he currently resides in Rishikesh, India, and returns to the west annually to share this path of music and devotion.
Since 1998 he has recorded 7 volumes of bhajan and kirtan, 6 of sufi qawwali music, as well as 6 volumes with his collective "Arjun & Guardians", where songwriting and eclectic styles are explored. He is a member of Fanna Fi Allah Sufi Qawwali Party (where he has studied in the lineage of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan), and The Dub Kirtan All Stars (featuring producers Freq Nasty and David Starfire); as well as collaborating with DJ Drez, MC Yogi, and The Kirtaniyas
Collaborating with such accomplished tabla players as Jason Kalidas (UK), Dildar Hussain (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Tabla, Pakistan), Vijay Krsna (India/UK/US), Aminah Chisty (US/Pakistan), and Radha Gopinath (US) you are sure to enjoy a powerful kirtan experience mixed with elements of indian classical, improvisation, bhajan, ghazal, and qawwali.
10,000 Suns (Music for Healing Peace and Awakening)
Debut Album from acclaimed yoga teacher and kirtan artist Saul David Raye & The Atma Recording Project, World spirit mantra music from the heart to the heart with deep grooves, healing mantras, uplifting rhythms & sweet harmonies. East,west influenced kirtan music, medicine for the soul. Includes the #3 iTunes world music single ‘Jai Ganesha (Victory to Love). Please listen, sing, dance, lift your spirit & share your heart with the world. Prayers for all. One Love.
Sirgun Kaur is a Sacred Songstress and Spiritual Coach. Through the exploration of her music, and after her discovery of Kundalini Yoga, chanting, and mantra, she was led to an understanding of the transformative and healing potential of music. Sirgun believes that bodies and minds are malleable and miraculous. Her music is designed to put listeners in a state of natural healing. By listening and chanting along, the nervous system is soothed, the mind becomes less chaotic, and thus, one’s surrounding environment becomes less overwhelming. Through a gradual process of observing and listening to other chant artists, mixed with deep and personal songwriting experiences, Sirgun was led to this spiritual path through music.
Sirgun has released five albums of sacred chants: -8, Reclaim Your Happiness, Dayaal, The Cosmic Gift, The Music Within and has performed in Europe and across the United States, leading conscious wellness festivals such as Bhakti Fest. She currently resides in a yoga community in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and two children.