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Ragani : Best of Both Worlds (Kirtan Cafe Vol. 1)
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ONE OF CDBABY's TOP SELLERS. Turn your home into a living temple with kirtan (sacred yoga chants). Immerse yourself in rich vocals and delicious layers of world instruments. Great road music. You must hear these sound clips...
Genre: World: World Fusion
Release Date: 2003
Best of Both Worlds (Kirtan Cafe Vol. 1)
Ragani
Record Label: Ragani
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*** THIS CD IS ONE OF CD BABY'S TOP SELLERS! ***

If you are into yoga, meditation, or being connected to spirit, this CD is a no-brainer. It will rock even your dog into a divine state of ecstasy. GREAT ROAD MUSIC! Profits from this CD will help to benefit non-profit organization and charitable hospital in northern India (www.hihtindia.org). As featured on FOX 6 and NBC affiliates, Milwaukee's premier live Kirtan with Ragani (yoga chant) experience is the largest ongoing and independent kirtan scene in the nation. Visit www.RaganiWorld.com for more kirtan information and videoclips of Ragani's kirtan from the independent documentary movie (2008 release).

CHECK OUT RAGANI's SECOND KIRTAN CD, called "Ancient www.cdbaby.com/cd/ragani3/from/mantra

"The soundtrack for your spiritual life"
-Linda Johnsen, M.S., Contributing Editor, Yoga International Magazine

"A warm and inviting embrace"
-YOGAChicago Magazine

"Ragani's humble and sweet record remains true to tradition..."
-LA YOGA Magazine

"A rock solid yoga chant album"
-White Swan Music

"...lead by Ragani's soothing voice, which proves the musical equivalent of unconditional intention"
-Shepherd Express

"Excellent musicianship... Distinctive for the rich, velvet voice of Ragani... Beautiful... don't miss it!"
-Aquarius Metaphysical Publication

"Pure joy... a whirl of ecstatic bliss and prayerful chant"
-Music Design In Review

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WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT THIS CD?
Few CD's feature such a delicious blend of traditional sacred mantras, gorgeous melodies, and rich world instrumentation. There are no filler songs. None. Every song is rock solid, and will carry you gracefully into the world of kirtan (yoga chanting). This ancient tradition of call-response chanting offers to connect you to your divine inner being, to awaken and enlighten you. This CD was awarded 4th place for "Best Asian/Ethnic Album 2004" by JFP, largest international music awards in the world!

ABOUT THE CD & ITS ARTISTS:
In this CD, MICHAEL KASHOU (recorded with Garbage on their platinum debut CD), anchors the songs with his phenomenal fretless bass and adds delightful textures to songs with the rhythms of his riqq and Arabic tabla. Mike has played and recorded for two solid decades with many prominent musicians, such as Paul Cebar, Brian Ritchie (Violent Femmes), Swamp Thing, and John Kruth, among others. He is frequently heard playing at Summerfest, the world's largest music festival, where he's a prize pick among bass players.

Playing tabla for this album, GIRISH GAMBHIRA has performed and recorded with many top artists/producers in the world/new age genre, including Glen Ballard (Dave Matthews Band, Alanis Morrisette), Michael Brook (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Youssou N'Dour), Lucas Arts, Rasa, Krishna Das, Axiom of Choice, Robert Gass, Lost at Last, Dave Stringer, Donna Delory, Wah, David Hykes, and Steve Gordon, among others.

TERRY VITTONE brought his guitar talents to the kirtan world with this album. Terry's experience includes fronting a pop band, Bitter Pleasures, which toured extensively with acts including Mink DeVille and The Producers. As a sideman for John Seiger and Semi-Twang, he performed live with Paul Cebar (Montreal and New Orleans Jazz Festivals, the Mountain Stage and "What Do You Know" radio shows, and national tours with Robert Cray and the BoDeans). Terry's songs have been covered by the House of Blues artist Paul Black, the gospel quartet Masonic Wonders, and jazz singer Donna Woodall, and he has licensed his songs for film and television.

~~~~ MORE KIRTAN ON CDBABY! ~~~~~

**CHECK OUT RAGANI's SECOND KIRTAN CD, called "Ancient www.cdbaby.com/cd/ragani3/from/mantra

**Check out DAVE STRINGER'S fabulous kirtan CD, called JAPA at: www.cdbaby.com/cd/davestringer2/mantra/from/mantra. Go hear the soundclips!

**Also check out the beautifully sung kirtan-style album called SALUTATIONS by SWAHA at: www.cdbaby.com/cd/swaha/from/mantra.

**And for another lovely kirtan-style album, go listen to BREATHING ROOM album called NAMO NAMAH at: www.cdbaby.com/cd/breathingroom/from/mantra. Enjoy!

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CHECK OUT KIRTAN WITH RAGANI- LIVE!
The monthly first Friday Kirtan with Ragani event in Milwaukee is the largest independent and ongoing kirtan scene in the nation. Visit www.RaganiWorld.com for all the details!


Visit other great kirtan/mantra CD's at: http://cdbaby.com/group/raganipicks/from/mantra

Visit Ragani at: www.RaganiWorld.com

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REVIEWS

Best of Both Worlds-Kirtan Cafe
author: Gabriele Allen
                            
Kirtan is relatively new to me. I was at one of Ragani\'s performances at Rancha de la Puerta in Mexico in August. It was a very beautiful and empowering experience. The musical arrangements are superb. Some of the mantras brings me to tears. Ragani\'s kirtan evokes highest joy and deep peace in me. G.Allen
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Kirtan Cafe vol.1 - Ragani
author: Mrs C A Evans
                            
An absolute delight - a wonderful fusion of east and west. I love it!
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Fabulous!
author: M
                            
I am new to Kirtan and I bought this CD on the strength of listening to some samples of the tracks on your website. Amazing! I love all of the tracks (how many times can you say that about a CD)and I always feel energised and positive after listening (and chanting) to it. Namaste x
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Excellent chanting CD.
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This is one of the best chanting CDs that I've bought in a long time. I listen to it all the time.
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