Album Notes

"Did you ever just want to pop in a relaxing CD at the end of a long day? If so, Swaha's newest CD "Bolo!" is a great choice to soothe your soul. Taking hints of Indian mantras and spiritual music, Swaha does a magnificent job with their newest disc. Vocalists Dave Stringer and Tara MacLean serve up some excellent performances on this CD. The balance of Dave's vocal tone with Tara's angelic pitch is easy on any listener's ears. As for the music, the raga flare sets the mood for some beautiful sounds on songs like "Shiva Manas Puja" and "Jaya Ram Shri Ram." Another great feature of "Bolo!" is the pop sound that is delivered on many of the songs including "Govinda Gopala." Swaha has taken the mantra/Indian genres to a whole different level, fusing India's musical roots with traditional pop instrumentation. "Bolo!" is a perfect listen for anyone who enjoys Indian music fused with spiritual and uplifting textures."
-Shaun H. and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team

“Hello Sweet Devi and Deva......I love the cd especially the first song .....to me it is the qutiesential Swaha sound with Ron expressing the longing of his soul of the keyboard and Meenakshee finding the words, sounds and emotions to articulation it......It sounds like one heart ..I haven't gotten through that one yet without crying.....Love and Abundant Joy to you both”....your Soul Sister A.Shakti, Toronto

“I have only listened to 4 minutes of it....wow...nice big sound.”- Soleil, Toronto

“It (Bolo!) really is exquisite. So devotional and so beautifully produced.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing this treasure with me.
I love it.”-Eve J, Los Angeles

“Meenakshi…thank you so much for your glorious, inspired and utterly beautiful music. I literally cannot turn it off… you are a blessing.-Elana M, Toronto

“I love your CD!!!!! and it truly brightened my day, and brought me back into the holiday spirit.” -Amy (of Amy and the Ananda Bliss Tribe), Chicago

“ MA. Listening to your very beautiful CD. 3 Deer sitting in the backyard…
Just wonderful!-Love! Durga Das

“I love your new CD. The OM Nama Shivaya is so hot. I rock out to it!! It
makes me deeply happy.You sing like an angel.” Maty E, Hawaii

“Meenakshi and Ron… I love the new CD. Thank you so much. I have been practicing to it at home and using it in class”.- Love, Lauren P, Ojai, CA