Sacred Chanting with Shantala and Friends at Portland Insight Meditation Center

Get ready for a transformative evening of heart-opening music and connection on Sunday October 19 in Portland, Oregon. Join us for "Sacred Chanting with Shantala and Friends," featuring the renowned duo Shantala (Heather and Benjy Wertheimer).

With over two decades of experience leading kirtan (sacred chanting), Shantala has captivated audiences worldwide. Their music is a beautiful tapestry of exquisite vocals, Indian instrumentation, and Western influences, creating a loving and reverent atmosphere. Heather Wertheimer's soulful voice and profound connection to the music, along with Benjy Wertheimer's mastery of diverse instruments, will transport you on a journey of peace and self-discovery.

STEVE GORN has performed Indian classical music on the bansuri bamboo flute in concerts and festivals throughout the world. A Grammy winner and five time Grammy nominee, Steve Gorn is creating a new idiom, a music that combines the essence of classical Indian tradition with a contemporary world music sensibility. The strength of this music arises from a virtuoso mastery, generating a vibrant fusion, alive and accessible to western ears.

Guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer-songwriter SEAN FRENETTE has been inspiring audiences with the passion, virtuosity, and spirit of his unique musical performances. With 3 string guitar, electric-classical guitar, woodwinds, piano and voice, Sean artfully blends improvisation and slow-crafted composition, as well as a great breadth of musical influences. Sean's love and appreciation of music and art from all over the world and from many time periods comes through in the joyful way in which he weaves his own music of the many threads humanity has collectively spun.

Kavita Kat Macmillan is a musician, yoga instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational creative guide who brings over 20 years of teaching & sharing kirtan & study of Yoga, Mantra, Hindustani Classical voice, & Naad (sound) yoga to her classes and offerings.

Known for her deep, devotional vocals and masterful instrumentation, Kavita’s Sacred Chant music with the Open Heart Sangha band presents traditional mantras in original compositions with Western and Indian influences.

Kavita facilitates at retreats, workshops, private & group classes & spiritual festivals and is an open, supportive guide for those who wish to explore this path. Her Sound Sanctuary Mentorship community is in it’s 3rd year and continues to create a strong container for aspiring Kirtan artists as well as those interested in personal Sacred Sound practice to grow in skill, confidence and connected experience.
She has shared the stage with artists such as Jai Uttal, Krishna Das, Gina Sala, David Newman, Dave Stringer, Daniel Paul, Steve Gorn, Saul David Raye and others.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and power of sacred chanting. Let Shantala and Friends guide you on a journey towards deeper connection and inner peace.