Ashoka and Swan Kirtanemail: analamalapu@hotmail.com
Phone: (207) 671-1583 Website: swankirtan.com Facebook: bit.ly/SwanKirtan YouTube: bit.ly/swankirtanyoutube |
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Swan Kirtan is a devotional chanting group of musicians. We play a fusion of Eastern and Western music. We offer chants from multiple faiths.
Ashoka (Ashok Nalamalapu) was born in India and has been a devotee since his childhood. He has been leading multi-faith chants and playing harmonium since 2011, singing in the traditional Indian Raga style. Ashoka has been studying with Indian classical musicians including Kala Ratna D.V. Mohana Krishna and Grammy Nominee, Jai Uttal. He has led kirtan at many festivals across the country including Bhakti Fest, CA.
Ashoka has also led kirtan at colleges, temples in India and the US, and yoga centers including Kripalu, Ananda Ashram and in Spain. In addition, he has served as a Master of Ceremonies, inspiring the audiences at all the major US kirtan festivals. Past two years he has been singing and guiding meditation for the audience around the world on the internet. He is a lead vocal singer at Swan Kirtan band. His debut album, "We are all One" is available on cdbaby.com. You can reach him at ashok@SadhanaMe.com
Robin Jellis has been playing cello for more than 30 years. She has been singing from childhood. She has a degree in music form the USM and teaching certificates from Harford College and Ithaka College. She teaches cello. Robin has a beautiful range of voice. Robin will lead chorus.
Rodney Mashia has been touching people's hearts and making them smile for decades with his soulful music. He has entertained many groups nationwide with his sensitive original lyrics, vocal interpretations, guitar and flute. Born and raised in rural Louisiana with Gospel roots and educated in New England, Rodney's life experiences have spanned the black and white American political and music cultures of the past five decades, all contributing to his unique style. As a flutist, he has accompanied the Hanumen, Carrie Grossman, Eddie Nataraj, Devadas and many other kirtan leaders. He will play flute and chant with his beautiful voice.
John Felice, a percussion teacher and drum circle leader will play percussions.
“ Sweet chants and sweeter feelings.” - Jai Uttal
"Thank you for your beautiful 2-CD set which I am enjoying so much. It is beautiful to chant to, and I love the India-style production. I can’t tell you what a difference your correct pronunciation makes to me. It’s wonderful. And the beautiful instrumentation is to be much admired. The CD makes me feel like I am back in India. " - Wah
"Ashok, thank you for serving as our emcee. Your love and devotion was felt by all. Your presence in the Kula was a great comfort to me personally. " ---- Dana Kaplan, LoveLight Festival
Sample chants:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB-QeCTPUcU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVsG9OV5hDA
FMI: swankirtan.com
Ashoka (Ashok Nalamalapu) was born in India and has been a devotee since his childhood. He has been leading multi-faith chants and playing harmonium since 2011, singing in the traditional Indian Raga style. Ashoka has been studying with Indian classical musicians including Kala Ratna D.V. Mohana Krishna and Grammy Nominee, Jai Uttal. He has led kirtan at many festivals across the country including Bhakti Fest, CA.
Ashoka has also led kirtan at colleges, temples in India and the US, and yoga centers including Kripalu, Ananda Ashram and in Spain. In addition, he has served as a Master of Ceremonies, inspiring the audiences at all the major US kirtan festivals. Past two years he has been singing and guiding meditation for the audience around the world on the internet. He is a lead vocal singer at Swan Kirtan band. His debut album, "We are all One" is available on cdbaby.com. You can reach him at ashok@SadhanaMe.com
Robin Jellis has been playing cello for more than 30 years. She has been singing from childhood. She has a degree in music form the USM and teaching certificates from Harford College and Ithaka College. She teaches cello. Robin has a beautiful range of voice. Robin will lead chorus.
Rodney Mashia has been touching people's hearts and making them smile for decades with his soulful music. He has entertained many groups nationwide with his sensitive original lyrics, vocal interpretations, guitar and flute. Born and raised in rural Louisiana with Gospel roots and educated in New England, Rodney's life experiences have spanned the black and white American political and music cultures of the past five decades, all contributing to his unique style. As a flutist, he has accompanied the Hanumen, Carrie Grossman, Eddie Nataraj, Devadas and many other kirtan leaders. He will play flute and chant with his beautiful voice.
John Felice, a percussion teacher and drum circle leader will play percussions.
“ Sweet chants and sweeter feelings.” - Jai Uttal
"Thank you for your beautiful 2-CD set which I am enjoying so much. It is beautiful to chant to, and I love the India-style production. I can’t tell you what a difference your correct pronunciation makes to me. It’s wonderful. And the beautiful instrumentation is to be much admired. The CD makes me feel like I am back in India. " - Wah
"Ashok, thank you for serving as our emcee. Your love and devotion was felt by all. Your presence in the Kula was a great comfort to me personally. " ---- Dana Kaplan, LoveLight Festival
Sample chants:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB-QeCTPUcU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVsG9OV5hDA
FMI: swankirtan.com