Evening Prayer - Kirtan Sohila

The "Kirtan Sohila" is an evening prayer that allows the listener to connect with the essence of the earth element. It can be used to provide tranquility, freedom from stress and the reduction of negativity in your life. On this release, Snatam Kaur sings a 45-minute musical version of the Kirtan Sohila, featuring guest assistance from Thomas Barquee, Benjy Wertheimer, Satnam Singh Ramgotra and Simone Sello. The atmosphere is light and lilting - guitars provide a soft, welcoming bed of instrumentation, while Wertheimer's esraj gives the melodies an appealing Indian flavor due to the instruments exotic sound. Keyboards and tabla rhythms add the finishing touch, moving the music along and creating a very hypnotic, powerfully meditative atmosphere. The program also features a short recited version of the Kirtan Sohila with minimal accompaniment.