catching up
HI and namaskar,
Its great to catch up with you and let you know whats been happening lately, and hopefully to hear from you.
I spent weekend lately in Sweden where about 9 other musicians played at a charity concert organised by AMURT, for a project in Africa. Among many inspiring acts there was one African choir, singing original songs, was stunning. Spent the weekend with friends Sumana and Krishna dev, and others, was lovely. We then when to the RAWA Conference and that too was really special, I gave a workshop on Kirtan 'praise singing' and part singing, the other worshop was given by Norwegian songwriter Vasudeva and another by actor/commedian Vishvashanti from the Comedia School in Copenhagen. Sweden was beautiful with the changing autumn colours everywhere and stunning rock formations which remind me of some Renaissance paintings.
Back in London Pranava (on tabla) and I played at the House of Lords again, was more enjoyable this time for me, more relaxed perhaps. People in their fine evening gowns and black ties.. lavish wallpaper.. opulence everywhere.. and as usual the musicians were there supporting the rich, to give...
Jishnu, Kavita and I played at a reallly cool exhibition, 100 years of Undergorund Art,..loved some of the work, especially the water colours ..
I also played at Ramadan festival organised by Justine at St Ethelburgas, was awesome, not so many people, but inspiring because for me it was new, I had never played at a Muslim gathering before, I had the sense that it doesnt matter who one calls to whether it is Allah, Jesus, Buddha, Baba, Shiva or whomever ones Higher Power is, its all the same ultimately, its all just one, ones Beloved, ones inner self, ultimlatey it is the Supreme.. that we are calling out to.. that we want to know and merge into..
my days are spent doing the same old PhD writing, only a month to go... yep I feel like I comin out of prison soon!!
Busking as well next week to keep in touch with the people, the pulse and do a bit of servive whenever I can.. singing kirtan love/devotional songs and chants to wake up to, 8 am is still my favourite time to play in the Underground..
Busking next week: Friday 8am Oxford Circus pitch 1,
Hope to see you there, singing ... baba nam kevalam, love is all there is..
Lots of love, smiles, hugs
Jyoshna
Its great to catch up with you and let you know whats been happening lately, and hopefully to hear from you.
I spent weekend lately in Sweden where about 9 other musicians played at a charity concert organised by AMURT, for a project in Africa. Among many inspiring acts there was one African choir, singing original songs, was stunning. Spent the weekend with friends Sumana and Krishna dev, and others, was lovely. We then when to the RAWA Conference and that too was really special, I gave a workshop on Kirtan 'praise singing' and part singing, the other worshop was given by Norwegian songwriter Vasudeva and another by actor/commedian Vishvashanti from the Comedia School in Copenhagen. Sweden was beautiful with the changing autumn colours everywhere and stunning rock formations which remind me of some Renaissance paintings.
Back in London Pranava (on tabla) and I played at the House of Lords again, was more enjoyable this time for me, more relaxed perhaps. People in their fine evening gowns and black ties.. lavish wallpaper.. opulence everywhere.. and as usual the musicians were there supporting the rich, to give...
Jishnu, Kavita and I played at a reallly cool exhibition, 100 years of Undergorund Art,..loved some of the work, especially the water colours ..
I also played at Ramadan festival organised by Justine at St Ethelburgas, was awesome, not so many people, but inspiring because for me it was new, I had never played at a Muslim gathering before, I had the sense that it doesnt matter who one calls to whether it is Allah, Jesus, Buddha, Baba, Shiva or whomever ones Higher Power is, its all the same ultimately, its all just one, ones Beloved, ones inner self, ultimlatey it is the Supreme.. that we are calling out to.. that we want to know and merge into..
my days are spent doing the same old PhD writing, only a month to go... yep I feel like I comin out of prison soon!!
Busking as well next week to keep in touch with the people, the pulse and do a bit of servive whenever I can.. singing kirtan love/devotional songs and chants to wake up to, 8 am is still my favourite time to play in the Underground..
Busking next week: Friday 8am Oxford Circus pitch 1,
Hope to see you there, singing ... baba nam kevalam, love is all there is..
Lots of love, smiles, hugs
Jyoshna
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