Clair Oaks: Vocals, Harmonium, Acoustic Guitar; and some combination of the following wonderful musicians!:
Bob Cozzolino: Dumbek, Percussion;
Susan Graves: Vocals
Elijah Tucker: Drums, Percussion, Vocals;
EJ Simpson: Vocals, Bass, upright and electric, Mandolin;
Rama Bala: Vocals Guitar
Influences
The One, - and all those who have Chanted to find/create peace in the world. My sons -both fine musicians, whose love, encouragement and passionate creativity are a joy and honor to behold.
Musically:
Joni Mitchell, Ricki Lee Jones, Sean Colvin, Eva Cassidy, Bonnie Raitt, my friend Wah! - all beautiful, goddess, womens voices!!
AND the wonderful group of musicians who work with me - dedicating their time and talents to our playing together - THANK YOU for all you bring to the band - Bob, Susan, EJ, Rama, Elijah, and for our joyful friendships as well! Thanks to my friend Wah! for her encouragement and friendship, music and dedication to Spirit. To Ned, Lynn, Matt and Elijah for their love and companionship on our wild journeys, touring w/ Wah! And to Rob - love of my life, for more than I can say and whose love heals me daily...
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Clair Oaks, musician and meditation/yoga instructor/therapist, has been leading Musical Meditation since 2001. This practice sometimes takes the form of Kirtan, or chanting. Whether singing in Sanskrit or some other language (including English!) Musical Meditation is a wonderful practice for anyone. Especially in this day and age of over-scheduling and over-doing, we need a balm for daily life and tools to help cultivate the inner awareness of our true contented nature; that which connects us to the One, Supreme Consciousness, ourselves and all beings. Musical Meditation does this in some unique ways...
The practice is especially wonderful for those who feel they have trouble focusing the mind in silent meditation. The music and singing captivate the mind – and hold it fast to one point – the repetition of Divine Mantra and other words that hold deep, sacred meaning. These summon the experience of the inner Divine in all beings, focusing the mind. Singing changes the practitioner's rate of breath, deepening and lengthening it – which serves to quiet the mind, and bring forth a sense of inner peace, tranquility and contentment - a true and deep soothing of mind/body and soul.
Lokah Samastah Sukhinoh Bhavantu May ALL beings be happy, at peace & free from suffering ~ no exceptions!!
Namaste Clair, Thank you for welcoming me into your network, it is a pleasure to connect circles with you : ) Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Hope to have an opportunity to get to know you better sometime! I'll try to make it to your Feb IYI kirtan, have you done one there before? Such a special center, Tommy & I had a lovely kirtan there last Sat nite.
Sending you many blessings for success with your ventures & for happiness in love & life. Have a glorious day!
May you walk in Beauty, May the Long Time Sun shine upon you, Bliss & Bles*sings, Kamaniya xox
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