Ananda Rasa (the bliss of Divine rapture, the nectar of bliss) Kirtan is led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist David Estes who is currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area. David grew up in India, has studied music since childhood and spent several years completely immersed in the practices of kirtan, swadhyaya chanting and meditation as a resident in daily ashram life. Ananda Rasa Kirtan is rooted in traditional sanskrit chants sung to original melody compositions in light classical Indian ragas. Additional musical influences include Qawwali and reggae. The power, energy and vibration of the kirtan is experienced through chanting in call and response with the audience. The debut album Nama Sankirtana Vol. 1 was released in July of 2010. Vol. 2 as well as a roots reggae/raga/dub kirtan album are currently in the works for release in 2012.
Sri Ram Jay Ram (Bajrangi Hanuman)
NYC CD release kirtan at Yogamaya Studio, Sep 17, 2010