An evening of traditional, temple-style kirtan (call-and-response chanting) with Prajna Vieira & David Estes

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Prajna Brianna Vieira and Mr. David (David Estes) each bring over 25 years of Hindu devotional chanting practice and professional musicianship to their dynamic duo. Tonight they will present a traditional Bhakti Yoga kirtan practice including call-and-response chanting with the audience. Both performers lead, trading off on vocals, and playing different instruments — Prajna on harmonium and melodica, and David on Indian drum, chikari banjo, and acoustic guitar.

This event will be in-person and livestreamed. Tickets are $20-40 suggested donation, with no one turned away for lack of funds.

Prajna Brianna Vieira Prajna Brianna Vieira has taught āsana, yogic philosophy, and bhakti yoga for over 20 years. A lifelong musician and dancer, she studies and performs kirtan, Odissi classical Indian dance, harikatha (storytelling), and ballet both locally and internationally. She is especially known for her work with kirtan artists Jai Uttal, Ben Leinbach, David Estes, and Mukti. She also teaches harmonium and voice and is currently pursuing a BA in History. Learn more about Prajna here: yogaoftheheart.com

Mr. David Mr. David (David Estes) is the lead vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader of the Ananda Rasa Kirtan band based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He grew up in India and spent several years immersed in the practices of kirtan, Sanskrit text chanting, meditation, and seva (service) as a full-time ashram resident.

Ananda Rasa Kirtan is rooted in traditional Sanskrit chants and mantras sung to original Indian rāga melodies, exploring the ecstatic and mystical moods of bhakti in call-and-response chanting with the audience. Mr. David has supported and toured with kirtan singers Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, Prajna Brianna Vieira, Nina Rao, and many others — offering drum, percussion, and response vocals both in the U.S. and abroad. He also owns and operates Ragamala Harmoniums. Learn more about David here: anandarasa.com

Songs of Enchantment: Jai Uttal with Prajna Vieira

Join us for a heartwarming concert with renowned World Music artist and Grammy nominee Jai Uttal along with vocalist Prajna Vieira. This concert will open the doors to a place of refuge, invocation and celebration. 

The concert will take place in the OCA Amphitheater. Please bring your own cushion, mat or low-backed chair. Doors open at 6:15 PM. Our facility is wheelchair accessible. Refreshments for sale. No outside food/beverage allowed (water OK).

Tickets are $35 advance, $40 at the door (if available). Discount for OCA members. Free for kids 12 and under. We expect this show to sell out - get tickets soon!

Mr. David (David Estes) and Prajna Brianna Vieira and each bring together 25+ years of Hindu devotional chanting practice and experience with professional musicianship in a dynamic duo sharing a traditional style Bhakti Yoga kirtan practice in call and response chanting with the audience. Both lead, trading off on vocals, with Prajna on harmonium and melodica and David on Indian drum, Chikari Banjo and acoustic guitar.

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