Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with the uplifting energy of Kirtan and the vibrant rhythms of Original World Music from the heart. 

Emam - tabla, percussion

https://eternalmusic.com/rhythmandmantra/Emam_Bio.htm

Emam has been a disciple of Maha Avatar Babaji since 1978 when he first visited India and Babaji's ashram in the Himalayan foothills. That's when he started playing for and singing kirtan. He's also been a student of tabla since 1977 and has had the privilege of studying with the grand masters of tabla Ustad Alla Rakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain. Emam has been performing and producing music for over 40 years and is the founder of the music label Eternal Music: https://eternalmusic.com/

Mahalakshmi - vocals, keyboard

https://eternalmusic.com/Mahalakshmi_bio.htm

Mahalakshmi is a singer, composer, music producer, and sound yogini. She began her spiritual journey through music, first training in Western flute and later finding a doorway to the soul via songwriting. Mahalakshmi's experience with flute informs her vocal style, creating a unique and soothing sound. While she is largely self taught with regard to vocals, piano, and songwriting, Mahalakshmi has received guidance in Indian classical music from Ustad Chhote Rahimat Khan, Geetika Varde, as well as her husband and music partner Emam. She and Emam currently live in Goa (India) most of the year.