Last week was our second visit to Rutgers University. We were invited by Aksh Sharma, one of the facilitators of the Bhakti Club, and a good friend of ours. Over 220 students filled a large hall as Gaura Vani, The Mayapuris and Acyuta Gopi started the night with stories of the Ramayan and [...]

In the summer of 2009, some of our Mantralogy crew members, including Gaura Vani and the Mayapuris, toured the USA. On one long drive we all discussed what it would take to make the fast—growing kirtan music “scene” stronger. Some of us have roots in the early 90’s punk rock, which relied heavily on zines, [...]

Rama 12 Hour Kirtan – Saturday March 20th 10am – 10pm Join Gaura Vani, Ananta & Acyuta, the Mayapuris and many friends along with special guest Indradyumna Swami this Saturday, March 20th for 12 hours of kirtan (10am – 10pm) for the third monthly event. This time we’re celebrating the birthday of Sri Ramachandra, the divine hero [...]

While touring in Australia 3 months ago we were very fortunate to meet Carmella Baynie a very talented and soulful kirtan leader. Not only is she a kirtan leader but she also teachers vocal training and sacred chant workshops. Carmella is starting her first USA tour in April and I’m sure crowds around the States [...]

Enjoy these photos and MP3s from the second monthly 12 Hour Kirtan at the Bhakti Center. This 12 Hour Kirtan was a meditation on Sri Chaitanya who is the founder of the modern kirtan movement. Join us at the 3rd 12 Hour Kirtan on March 20th 2010 with special guests The Mayapuris. [...]