BhaktiBloom
Artists
The Kirtan Family Band
A lively and steadily growing community has formed around the monthly kirtans in Berlin. Between 200 and 300 people regularly come together to chant with the Kirtan Family Band—in churches, concert halls, or outdoors.
The band combines the depth of traditional Sanskrit mantras with modern musical influences, creating a powerful communal experience.
The Kirtan Family Band consists of: Norema Pauw (lead vocals & harmonium), Sabrishnu (percussion), Kay Peter Recher (bass & percussion), Felix Wallerand (bass & guitar), Roman Görlacher (piano & guitar), Felix Leela Arun (handpan), Andreas Grotekemper (harmonium & vocals), and Joachim Dicks (guitar & vocals).
BhaktiBloom Family
For the past three years, the BhaktiBloom Festival has been growing through the people who carry it with their hearts, devotion, and music. Many kirtaniyas have been part of the festival since the very beginning, shaping its unique atmosphere and helping the vision of BhaktiBloom blossom and evolve year after year.
This year again, these musicians inspire and touch us deeply with their voices, presence, and heartfelt music.
The BhaktiBloom Family includes Lara, Nandini, Gadadhara, Muni, Karuna, Shammi, Fabi, and Steffi, among many other wonderful souls who make the festival a vibrant space for connection, community, and inspiration.
Tarana Caitanya & Ananda Manjari
Tarana Caitanya & Ananda Manjari are a multi-cultural couple united by a shared passion for Bhakti, music, movement, creativity, and conscious living.
Together they create heart-centered spaces where ancient wisdom meets joyful human connection, inspiring people to reconnect with themselves, others, and the deeper essence of life.
Rooted in the tradition of Bhakti Yoga, Tarana and Ananda Manjari weave together Kirtan, Ayurveda, Yoga, Acroyoga, and creative expression into transformative experiences that nourish the body, mind, and soul. Their offerings combine devotion, embodiment, playfulness, and self-discovery, creating an atmosphere where participants feel safe to open, explore, and grow.
Hari Kirtan Kaufmann &
Vrindavaneshvari
Hari Kirtan is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, visual artist and producer. He has travelled through Europe, North America and Asia and inspires with his musical diversity: from meditative to ecstatic, from his own English songs to traditional kirtan.
Together with his wife Vrindavaneshvari, Hari Kirtan will enrich the BhaktiBloom Festival for the third time, delighting audiences with their voices, harmonium, karatalas, and (bass) guitar.
With their kirtan in Berlin's Mauerpark, they bring bhakti to the heart of the city and invite everyone to sing and dance along.
Seth Lieberman
Everyone loves Seth — and Seth loves BhaktiBloom :-)! That's why he'll be enriching our festival for the fourth year in a row!
A multi-instrumentalist, Bhakti Yogi, and harmonium teacher, he brings real soul, presence, and joy into everything he does.
His background is in classical music – he studied composition and clarinet – but his deep love for Kirtan has been guiding him for many years now.
And here’s something special: One week before the festival, Seth will offer a Harmonium Workshop Weekend in Berlin – a beautiful chance to dive deeper into Kirtan and Bhakti through sound.
Ethan Smith
Ethan Smith, a musician from Cape Town, South Africa, found his musical home in Krakow, Poland, in 2016. Starting as a street performer in the city’s bustling squares, Smith quickly became a fixture in Krakow’s music scene. Despite transitioning to playing at venues and festivals (e.g. Rishikesh Kirtan Fest or Festival of India in Poland), he continues to embrace street performance as a pure form of artistic expression.
Through various musical projects and collaborations, including bands like Neon Faces and The Afronauts, Smith’s genuine passion for music shines, captivating audiences both on the streets and on stage.
insta: Ethan Smith
Divyadhanush Rai
Divyadhanush Rai is a bansuri (Indian bamboo flute) player from Mangalore, India, currently based in Berlin.
For over a decade, Divyadhanush has performed in classical concerts, fusion projects, healing music events, and cross-cultural collaborations with Western musicians and Kirtan groups. He has also toured extensively across Europe with Indian music ensembles.
An active presence on the European music scene, he has appeared at venues and events including ITB Berlin, Tagore Centre Berlin, and embassy-sponsored cultural programs. Through his music, he seeks to build bridges between Hindustani classical traditions, meditative soundscapes, and contemporary global influences.
insta/facebook: Divyadhanush Rai
Kanai Krishna
From an early age, Kanai began learning and participating in kirtan, developing a deep interest in kirtan, Bhakti Yoga, and the Vedic tradition. This early passion continues to form the foundation of his life today.
His current focus is on kirtan and Vedic rituals, which he continues to deepen through ongoing studies and practical training in South India. Kanai leads various programs across Northern and Eastern Europe, making authentic Vedic knowledge and spiritual practices accessible to a wide audience.
His goal is to introduce people to timeless spiritual principles and inspire them with perspectives that support a conscious, meaningful, and fulfilling way of life.
Sandipani Muni
Sandipani Muni is a singer-songwriter based in London, England, whose music blends spirituality, personal growth, and positive life energy. Through his authentic and heartfelt approach, he creates songs that inspire, uplift, and resonate with people from all walks of life.
His music combines catchy pop and folk influences with elements of kirtan, gospel, and acoustic music. Warm melodies, soulful vocals, and meaningful lyrics define his distinctive sound, creating an atmosphere that is both uplifting and reflective.
In his songs, Sandipani Muni explores themes such as mindfulness, gratitude, love, and inner growth. His music invites listeners to pause, gain new perspectives, and discover a deeper connection with themselves, with others, and with the world around them.
