Uplifting Post Election Concert Nov 7 Features Top Sebastopol Area Kirtan Artists Masonic Lodge hosts musical evening 6:30 to 9:30 as benefit for school in Nepal

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Jonathan Greenberg

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On Thursday evening, November 7, just two days after the stressful election of the century, a half dozen of the most talented kirtan musicians in Sonoma County are gathering together to offer a “community heartsong” at Sebatsopol’s Masonic Lodge.

“Bathe, bless, and blast off” for a concert that aims to be a “a wide open, warm hearted welcoming for us ALL to come together in ONE heart!”

The dharmic music event flier notes, “Through Kirtan, grace, and the power of mantra, we’ll unite our voices and spirits, to uplift and commune in an energetic beyond division and separation, a place of deep harmony, peace and unconditional embrace. Be ready to hum, sing, dance, and enjoy the warmth of friends in divine community!”

The evening will feature Kiranjot Kaur, Avaya Culbertson, Bob Culbertson, Copperwoma, Matthew Hara and Kim Atkinson.

Here are some preview of what promises to be a memorable, soulful evening of song:

Avaya Culbertson will be singing her new inspirational song, popular in the West County spiritual community, called 10,000 Fireflies:

Matthew Hara will be singing one of my personal favorites, “Mother,” with the affirming lyrics: “Holy spirit, divine mother, a love that holds us, no matter…”

The event is a fundraiser for the Ahladini Foundation (“unlimited love and devotion” in Sanskrit), in their gracious and ongoing support to keep the children’s school alive and flourishing in Nepal.

$25 sliding scale advance $30 and up at the door, some work trade is available. For more information please contact kiranjot@mantramamas.org

More video previews of the event’s talented musicians:

Kiranjot Kaur’s performs “Holy” from Singing Alive Gathering in Silverton Oregon. The song was inspired from A Course in Miracles.

Bob Culbertson, master of the magical Chapman Stick

Copperwoman leading a soulful song circle

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