Shantala, the kirtan duo of Benjy and Heather Wertheimer, has been sharing sacred chanting worldwide since 2001. Combining exquisite voices with instruments from India and the West, they create music that inspires love, devotion, and peace. Renowned for engaging audiences in call-and-response chanting, dance, and meditation, their performances transcend boundaries, carrying listeners into states of bliss and heightened awareness. Heather Wertheimer, a kirtan artist, singer, and guitarist, brings her love of music and yoga to devotional chanting, blending healing and depth with heartfelt vocals. Benjy Wertheimer, a master musician and multi-instrumentalist, weaves Indian and Western musical traditions into his compositions, evoking wonder and reverence. Together, Shantala has released seven celebrated albums and performed with sacred music luminaries such as Krishna Das and Deva Premal & Miten.
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"Baba Hanuman" is a devotional chant honoring Hanuman, the Hindu deity of devotion and strength. Featured on their 2007 album Sri, the song incorporates lyrics, composed and translated by Krishna Das that blend Sanskrit and Hindi phrases honoring Hanuman's virtues and his unwavering dedication to Lord Rama and Sita. The chant has been embraced in yoga and meditation communities for its calming and spiritually enriching qualities.
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