This is a freedom song, to bring awareness to and eradicate oppression and slavery of all kinds. May we all be happy, peaceful, and free.


This is the first song that I've recorded myself with a little help from my friend at Treehouse Music Studio, and was commissioned to be the introductory song to the Higher Vibrations in Higher Education Podcast by my friend Dr. Samantha Harden - Tenured professor at Virginia Tech University. #HVHE

Mother Ocean

The Argala Stotram is part of the larger Chandi Stotram of divine mother worship, and is known as the "hymn granting access". Stephen Bellm recorded and laid the track, and Girish Cruden added extra production and effects , with vocals and harmonium by Narayani.

Argala Stotram

The Hanuman Chalisa is a 40 verse ode to Hanuman, the monkey god. In the Hindu mythology, the Divine archetype Hanuman represents loyalty and devotion to your friends, teachers, and your ability to believe in yourself. This is the first long bhajan I learned and have been enamored with this for years. Here I am honored to play with the Kunga Band- Stephen Bellm on Tabla, Loren Gulak on Bongo, Cymbals, and various additions, Kristin Cooper on Dumbek and backup vocals, John McIntyre and Jud Crowe on acoustic guitar, and myself on harmonium and lead vocals. This was recorded live  at the Wilmington Yoga Center and produced by Stephen Bellm at Treehouse Music Studio  in Wilmington, NC

Live Kirtan: Hanuman Chalisa

With Stephen Bellm on Tabla and myself on harmonium and vocals, we cannot get enough of Jai Jagdeesh's track "I am Thine". This was recorded at Wilmington Yoga Center and produced by Stephen Bellm at Treehouse Music Studio in Wilmington, NC. 

I am Thine: Kirtan (Jai Jagdeesh)

New takes on some old favorites as we constantly evolve. Thanks for listening! Myself on harmonium and vocals, and Stephen Bellm on Tablas, and recorded with my H2N Zoom. These are the raw recordings with no effects or production.

GovindaJaya.WAV

This is a mashup of 2 powerful spirituals- Wade in the Water and The Ocean Refuses no River. Stephen Bellm plays Cajon on this track, with my vocals. This is the raw recording with no effects or processing.

This is an original tune I wrote based on my daily spiritual practice, the Chandi Stotram. Stephen Bellm on Tablas and myself on vocals and harmonium. This is the raw track. Thanks for listening!

Chandi Ma.WAV

This is a live stereo recording of the Hanuman Chalisa with Narayani on vocals and percussion, and Stephen Bellm on Tabla.

Hanuman Chalisa

This is a live multi-track recording with Perry Smith on Oud and Djembe, Narayani on vocals, harmonium and perussion, and Courtney Long on upright bass. This song was inspired by the Nirvanashatkam by Adi Shankaracharya, which reminds us that we will ultimately find our true nature as “pure being, consciousness, and bliss”.

Shiva Shambho- Abode of Love

This is a cover of Jai Uttal's version of the mantra Twameva, with vocals and harmonium by Narayani. Recording and production by Stephen Bellm.

Twameva

One of my favorite mantras and my daily chant practice- the Hanuman Chalisa is a 40 verse ode to  Hanuman, and was written by Tulsidas in the 16th century. Hanuman in the Hindu pantheon represents pure, selfless devotion and his story can be found in the Ramayana- a sacred text outlining the story of Ram, Sita, Hanuman and Ravana. This track was created with, and produced by Stephen Bellm.

Reggae Hanuman Chalisa

This is a cover of Krishna Das' tune and is one of my favorites of his. The Chandi Stotram is part of my daily chant practice, and I really appreciate this verson. This track was created with and produced by Stephen Bellm.

Sri Argala Stotram- Show Me Love (Krishna Das)

Narayani (Noelle Whittington) is a singer and harmonium player based in Wilmington , NC. 
Narayani facilities Kirtan practices all over the world on her own, as well as playing with her World Music supergroup Medicine Sound, and accompanies singer/songwriter Emily Burdette on vocals, harmonies, and occasionally cajon.  
Narayani began studying Indian music in 2013, performing live in 2014, and has since joined many other artists in their touring bands, and has recorded vocals on projects with Emily Burdette and Johanna Beekman.

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