A classic kirtan (yoga chant) music CD, featuring world instruments in rhythm and sound and a large chorus from Milwaukee's ongoing Kirtan with Ragani event. Based upon the sacred kirtan (yoga chant) music of India, this C... more »D was released as a tribute to Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas. Proceeds from CD sales will support the charitable hospital in the foothills of northern India and nonprofit organizations established by Swami Rama.« less
A classic kirtan (yoga chant) music CD, featuring world instruments in rhythm and sound and a large chorus from Milwaukee's ongoing Kirtan with Ragani event. Based upon the sacred kirtan (yoga chant) music of India, this CD was released as a tribute to Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas. Proceeds from CD sales will support the charitable hospital in the foothills of northern India and nonprofit organizations established by Swami Rama.
CD Reviews
Exquisitely Beautiful
Linda Johnsen | 11/28/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is one of the best New Age/Kirtan CDs of recent years. The final track, "Rama Rama" is one of the most achingly beautiful songs I've ever heard. It's as if you're listening to Sita, the legendary heroine of the epic Ramayana, actually calling for her husband Rama, who's half a world away. Ragani is one of the most inspired artists in the new genre of Western kirtan music. I play this CD often."
Wonderful CD
Rick | 09/13/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I loved this CD- I was very inspired by the chants and we use this CD in our home because it's so relaxing and uplifting. All the singers and musicians really add to the quality, which is so rich and full on this CD. Every song takes you smoothly and gracefully into the music and it leaves me feeling relaxed and refreshed. In my opinion, there isn't one bad song on this entire CD, and I would recommend this CD to anyone who loves chanting. This CD delivers!"
Amazingly beautiful. Nice change of pace from other kirtan
yogagirl | USA | 02/01/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I thought no other kirtan style music could even compare to Krishna Das (whom I love dearly), but Ragani's voice is so beautiful. This CD is enchanting so much so that I cannot seem to tire of listening."
Best of Both Worlds truly is a fine blend of traditional In
K. M. Graves | 06/25/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What immediately strikes me about this recording is Ragani's sincere devotion to her guru and to the divine. This is evidenced in the opening mantra, the Akhanda Prayer, a beautiful prayer to the Guru. All of these chants are infused with Ragani's sincerity as a bhakta and I feel as though I am hearing a seasoned yogini when I listen to this fine collection of chants.
Especially appealing to me is the shift from a slow repetition of the Name to an accelerated and ecstatic repetition. The gradual acceleration has the effect of locking my mind's attention onto the mantra so that by the time the chant ends, my mind is subdued and I experience the peace brought about by the chant. My particular favorites are Sita Ram and Shiva Hara. Whereas Sita Ram is intense, by contrast Shiva Hara is light and uplifting. In addition, the chants on this CD are all in call in response style which makes participation in the chants very easy."
Ragani rocks!
Kata | Wisconsin USA | 05/03/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This cd is hands down the best I've heard. Ever. It brings you to a place of complete tranquility, while maintaining an upbeat sound without the drab relentlessness of most new age music. It's beautiful."
Track Listings (6) - Disc #1