Divine Singing―Kirtan: Chanting in the Devotional Tradition of India

In India, the tradition of chant is revered as the highest form of spiritual practice, a form of vocal meditation that is open to all. Divine Singing is the only complete audio course on how to chant in the devotional tradition of India. Master instructor Kabir draws from the rich musical world of the Hindus, Sufis, Buddhists, and others to vividly demonstrate how your voice can serve as a direct bridge to the divine. Twelve step-by-step sessions cover the joy of chanting as spiritual practice, the Sufi song tradition, principles of tonal resonance in body and spirit, group chanting and improvisation, plus 20 authentic chants and hymns of devotion for you to sing along with.

Chaitanya Kabir

Chaitanya Kabir is a unique scholar and devotee whose work bridges mind and heart. He has studied, taught, performed, and composed Indian music in the United States and India for over 30 years. After receiving his bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Washington and a master's degree in ethnomusicology from the University of Hawaii, Kabir studied intensively in India: music with Shri M.K. Bhaskaran and meditation with Osho. He has translated numerous sacred devotional songs from the original Hindi, Urdu, and Braj Bhasha. Presently, Kabir teaches music and Indian languages in Boulder, Colorado.