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Release Date: 09-05-2007
Label: Govindas+Radha
Catalog Number: 837101063357
Barcode: 837101063357
Musical Style: Chant
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ram Ram [01:30] | 7 | Guru Om Jay Hanuman [04:58] |
| 2 | Shri Ma Goddess Kirtan [06:19]  | 8 | Om Namah Shivaya [06:30] |
| 3 | Bom Bolenath [03:23] | 9 | Shavasana Sita Ram [03:44] |
| 4 | Hare Krishna [08:21] | 10 | Jaya Ma [00:30] |
| 5 | Parikram Radhe Shyam [01:48] | 11 | Jai Ma! [07:34] |
| 6 | Radhe Govinda [06:19] | 12 | Lullaby Hanuman Chaleesa [08:10] |
Reviews:
'Govindas' kirtan flows like a waterfall of raw emotion, his sweetness and passion permeating every chant. Eschewing slickness and 'commerciality', Govindas sings from his soul and from his deep longing and connection to the spirit. And when his beloved Radha accompanies him on mridangam, watch out, the gates of heaven are opening!' - Jai Uttal
'The chant world has expanded and grown so dramatically in the past few years that its key artists have carved out unique places in the minds and ears of their fans. There is the divine stillness of spirit that is Deva Premal, the exquisite artistry of Rasa, the purity of voice and devotion of Snatam Kaur, and the pure inventiveness and beauty of Donna DeLory. On the male side, there is the gruff earthiness of Krishna Das, the passionate sensuality of Girish, the intense homage of Jai Uttal, and the classy sensuality of Thomas Barquee. Somewhere at the other pole, as yet undefined, we find the raw emotional and devotional approach of Govindas, an L.A. based kirtan singer who reaches inside for the essence, the very oneness, that lies behind, underneath, and all around these ancient chants. Surrounded by some excellent musicians, and a whole cadre of response singers (mostly female voices), he lends his energy and spirit to 12 mostly familiar chants, from 'Shri Ram' to 'Radhe Govinda' to 'Hare Krishna' and 'Om Namah Shivaya'. His partner, the beautiful Radha Rosen, sings and plays flutes, khols and kartals. Other instruments featured on the album include tablas, viola, bass and Govindas' steady harmonium. The feeling throughout is rather casual, which serves to invite the listener into the 'behind the scenes' spaces in which this recording was created. It is surprisingly easy to find yourself getting peacefully lost in these chants, carried away by the spirit, gratitude and reflection that uncovers each of us along the way. For Govindas, the kirtan practice offers a river with direct access to flow into the vast universe within our hearts, bringing the Universal Breath more accessible and a greater part of each of us.' - Lloyd Barde, YogiTimes magazine (LA)
Description:
Endless Surrender is the first realease from California-based Govindas and his wife Radha. They practice bhakti yoga, the yoga of the heart and devotion. Through the repetitous melodic chanting of ancient Sanskrit mantras called kirtan, 'Endless Surrender' takes you on a spiritual journey through the opening of the Heart.
Biography:
Govindas and Radha are California-based bhakti yogis and kirtan singers. They are a husband and wife team with great love and devotion for the Divine, their Guru, each other, and life itself. This is the essence which is reflected and transmitted through their music. Using the sacred practice of kirtan, repetitously chanting the names of God/Goddess from ancient India, they will guide you on a musical meditation and yogic adventure deep into the essence of Bhakti---the yoga of the Heart, the yoga of Love... Through the grace of their teachers, they have uniquely melded ancient Indian mantras with western melodies, yet still playing traditional Indian instruments. Their music has been described as a trance inducing mandala, where organic ambience, meditation, art, and prayer merge together as One. Their first album 'Endless Surrender Kirtan Experience' was released late 2005 and their greatly anticipated second album 'Ocean of Love', will be released in summer of 2007. They lead kirtan concerts, bhakti yoga workshops, and transformative retreats throughout the world. More information can be found at www.KirtanWithGovindas.com and www.GovinddasandRadha.com.
