Spirit Voyage

`Kirtan is the calling, the crying, the reaching across infinite space?and digging into the heart?s deepest well?to touch and be touched by the Divine Presence,` teaches world music pioneer Jai Uttal. On Kirtan! The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant, Jai guides listeners through the practice of Kirtan?singing the many names of God and Goddess?an essential part of Bhakti yoga, or the yoga of devotion. This sacred music form is for all people; there are no experts, nor beginners, and the practice itself is the teacher, guiding us to ourselves.

Listeners join Jai Uttal to explore:

? The power of ancient Sanskrit syllables in chant to invoke the Divine

? How to open the voice and learn to love the sound that comes from our bodies

? More than two hours of music recorded by Jai Uttal to commune with the Divine through sacred chant

? The path of Bhakti and Kirtan, the journey of surrender, and much more

For Jai Uttal?s many fans, finally here is a chance not only to hear a new release from this legendary world music artist, but to participate with him in blissful spiritual devotion on Kirtan! The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant.

Yoga Music, Meditation Music, Mantra Music, Sanskrit Chant,Relaxation Music, Nature Sounds, World Music

Jai Uttal

Jai Uttal was born in New York city. When he was 19, he moved to California and became a student of famous Sarod player Ali Akbar Khan. He took traditional voice training and learnt sarod. Later, he traveled to India and studied yoga under Neem Karoli Baba. Indian Baul music deeply inspired him and he settled with the baul singers of Bengal. His association with the baul singers made him learn the process of communicating through music and this helped him immensely. With passing time, Jai Uttal became a popular musician, singer and songwriter. Jai Uttal's music is used in the practice of yoga. He has his own orchestra known as "Pagan Love Orchestra". Jai Uttal's recordings have elements of jazz music, reggae music and rock music. His music often feature powerful horn arrangements. Jai Uttal's music pieces are not only influenced by Baul but also have strong influence of kirtan and bhajan.