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australia 2008 part six

one of the things i love most about being on the road is meeting old friends.
here’s neerava, my old band mate from the medina commune in england.
neerava was one of the loudest drummers i ever played with - (and that’s saying something) - he took no prisoners!
scary guy.

manose gave bansuri workshops – here he is with his class in fremantle

in brisbane we were honoured with a visit from h.h. the viceroy of jambhangisthan

...and also, his highness the maharaja of jambhangisthan, who came to bless the concert

...and so, with great pranaams and blessing all round, we headed for byron bay... and the final concerts of our sweetest oz tour so far.

thank you kamalji

thank you chris

australia 2008 part five

sufi dance meditation

sufi dance energy

“... Thank you so much for the concert in Sydney.  I was there from France with my wife and daughter and we have always loved the music of these and now more because of being live.  The music is just like the cd and they are just like normal and beautiful.  We all commented on how open we felt and how they treat the audience with love and respect.  Not just the music is beautiful they are beautiful with respect...”

“...Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful. They sang most of my favourite chants and I feel so honoured to have had the opportunity to hear them live and to speak with them at the end of the event and get autographs.  They are so warm, funny and generous, most of all their music is inspiring and is on all day in my studio.  I paint to Gayatri.  The workshop was like they were in my lounge room - they are so funny as well... And make you feel like they are my best friend. How magic."

“...A very quick note saying how much we all enjoyed the performance on Friday night.  The venue was lovely, the music beautiful and everyone was so happy and supportive.  We all particularly loved the singing together and the sense of community it created, how wonderful to have such a free flowing feeling at such a large event and to feel connected to everyone there because of music and love.  It is so beautiful and sweet to have Deva Premal and Miten come to Australia, and Manose too. We bought both the new CD’s and love them...”

“...Such a rich experience to have this wonderful music here in our own city.  My body has not stopped tingling and I have not stopped playing their music, in the car, in the house and at work.  My kids always ask me why... I encourage them to listen with their whole body and feel the difference.. When they do that, I can see the changes in their behaviour.  How fantastic, I know exactly what to put on when I want some moments of quiet... I do anyway.  Thank you and please thank Deva and Miten...”

concert energy

australia 2008 part four

we took our first big dose of sun when we arrived in perth – up until then it had been rain, rain and a bit more rain..
so just to make you guys in the wintery northern hemispheres feel better – we have seen hardly any sun down here!
fremantle was the exception – here the sun blessed us every day – the only sad thing about it was, the ozone hole.
strange how the sun our life giver has become almost something to be feared down under.
how sad is that...

everyone comes down to the beach at 6 pm...it’s the best time...still hot, but without the strong rays.

i reunited with my old friend kim cheshire in sydney.
kim is a great singer/songwriter and well known figure in the australian country music scene.
we knew each other back in the day when we were hanging around the rock scene in london in the 70’s - playing music together.
later i disappeared to india and kim to australia.
it was so great to have him singing with us at the workshop

“...The event with Deva Premal and Miten on Friday night was the best yet.  I
have been to all their performances in Melbourne and also two in Byron Bay.
This one was the most community spirited.  I loved the singing together and
how they bought he audience together creating waves of love was so special.
I took a client of mine who has a wasting disease and she has never had
these types of experiences, it opened her eyes and heart to what is possible
when people come from love and generosity of spirit.  These two wonderful
souls are the epitome of love, and they were so generous with their time at
the end.  Thank you for doing the work you do...”

some pix from the workshops.
we began every event with swami prashantams divine healing exercises...opening the breath...

opening the voice...

these intimate gatherings are so precious and nourishing to us

“...I was at the workshop in Melbourne with Deva and Miten.  Thank you
for organizing  such a wonderful day.  It was an enriching, delightful
experience and I look forward to attending again next year!..”