Kirtan & Sacred Strings at Rasa Lila Arts

An Evening of Devotion, Mantra & Music with Jyotishakti, Vidya & Cellist Naomi Dart Join Jyotishakti & Vidya for an uplifting evening of mantra, music and connection, enriched by the beautiful, soulful sounds of special guest Naomi Dart on cello. You can expect sacred mantras and devotional songs with Jyotishakti & Vidya, beautifully interwoven with Naomi's soulful cello improvisations, creating a unique musical journey of sound, devotion and connection. Come and sing, listen, relax and immerse yourself in the joy of sacred sound. Jyotishakti & Vidya are renowned for soulful call-and-response chanting (kirtan), this duo has spent over a decade immersed in devotional music and spiritual traditions across Australia, India, and beyond. Having shared their music in countries like Brazil, India, Hawaii, China, & the USA, Jyotishakti & Vidya bring a rich tapestry of global influences to their Kirtan sessions. Naomi Dart is a Newcastle-based cellist, composer, improviser and teacher. She has been playing cello for more than 30 years and has performed in Newcastle for over two decades. Her musical background is classically trained, but she has deliberately explored folk, tango, improvisation, contemporary music and meditation/ambient music. Their performances blend meditative stillness with uplifting rhythms, creating a heart-opening journey that invites deep connection and inner peace.​ This will be a really beautiful night of music... Kids 12 & under are free.