Bhakti Bloom
Artists
Special Guests
At BhaktiBloom, everyone is a special guest. Each participant brings with them millennia of life experience and profound spiritual wisdom, all of which we wish to share with one another. Among these remarkable souls are a few whom we have personally invited for their ability to inspire and uplift others through their unique musical talents and spiritual vision:
Gaura Vani (USA)
Kirtan & Spiritual Songs
Gaura Vani is an American artist, actor, producer, teacher, family man and one of the most famous kirtaniyas in the world.
He began a career as an actor and film producer in Hollywood. Since then, he has organized events and produced media to uplift people with kirtan, music, positive community, and the wisdom of ancient India.
Gaura Vani is co-founder of the band “As Kindred Spirits” and the brand “Mantralogy”.
In January 2009, Gaura Vani & As Kindred Spirits launched the first Chant4Change. Since then, they have performed on NPR, CBS, Lollapalooza, Burning Man, Bhakti Fest, and in numerous yoga studios and festivals on every continent.
Swami Padmanabha (ARG)
Inspirational Talks
Swami Padmanabha, born in Argentina in 1980, is a monk who lives with his hands in the world and his heart at the pulse of the unique challenges of our time. His spiritual home is Bhakti Yoga, and at the same time, his journey has been deeply nourished by other mystical traditions and contemporary thinkers and scholars.
Swami Padmanabha is constantly developing new projects such as seminars, retreats, podcasts, etc. related to philosophy, psychology, and theology.
His warm-hearted humanity and his vision for a better coexistence in spiritual communities make him a special speaker for the times in which we live.
Radhika Das (UK)
Kirtan & Connection
Fifteen years ago, he embarked on a search for deeper fulfillment and spiritual truth. He found his calling in Bhakti Yoga, the path of love and devotion, and discovered his deep passion for the practice of kirtan singing.
He now dedicates his life entirely to the mission of accompanying and supporting people on their spiritual path, with the goal of helping everyone to live a fulfilling and joyful life.
At joint events with Russell Brand and his appearances at well-known yoga festivals such as Wanderlust, World Yoga Festival and Soul Circus, Radhika Das wins the hearts of his listeners with his dedication and passion for Kirtan and Bhakti Yoga.
Dhanya Rico (USA)
Conscious Music
Dhanya Rico is a versatile artist and therapist known as a singer and songwriter. Her music blends diverse genres to create a powerful and conscious sound.
In addition to her musical pursuits, Dhanya holds a master's degree in counselor education and a specialized degree in marriage and family therapy. She provides counseling services for adults and couples, focusing on holistic wellness and transformational healing.
By combining her musical skills and therapeutic knowledge, Dhanya strives to positively impact the lives of others and help them connect with their true selves.
More about Dhanya on Instagram, Facebook and vanischool.com
Bali Rico (USA)
Spiritual Rap
Bali is a poet, multi-instrumentalist, author, and bhakta. Born in the United States to Colombian parents, he and his younger brother Kish spent their early years in ashrams at the sacred site of Mayapur, West Bengal, where they became acquainted with the traditions and music of ancient India.
Bali is known for his spirited, innovative, and precise mridanga playing and is a member of the group "The Mayapuris." As a poet, Bali's art reflects the complex rhythms of a born percussionist, with thoughtful prose full of insight, philosophy, and personal reflection.
On Instagram he shares insights into his life and work.
His music is available on Spotify, among others.
Seth Lieberman (USA)
Piano, Clarinet & Kirtan
Seth Lieberman is a passionate musician. He dedicates himself to music with great passion and dedication and travels around New York, USA, as a multi-instrumentalist, harmonium teacher, and yoga instructor (RYT 500).
His love of music began during his studies of Western classical music at the University of Maryland Music Conservatory, where he specialized in music theory, composition, and clarinet. However, it was his yoga teacher training in New York City in 2009 that inspired him to devote himself wholeheartedly to kirtan music, a practice that has remained with him ever since.
He also works as a harmonium and music teacher and offers workshops, trainings and private lessons live on Zoom to share his enthusiasm for music, kirtan and bhakti yoga with people all over the world.
Krishangi Lila
Music of Cultures
Krishangi Lila, born in Estonia, is a passionate singer, sound artist, voice coach, and healer. She gives vocal workshops, sound baths, and concerts in various locations around the world.
In addition to singing, she accompanies herself on the harmonium, bansuri, setar, and frame drum. Since 2014, she has been teaching harmonium and singing at the Bhaktivedanta College in Radhadesh.
In 2000 she graduated from the Norwegian National Academy of Music as a classical singer.
Her musical compositions are heavily influenced by Western medieval vibes, Indian ragas, and Nada Yoga practices, with influences from shamanic and Sufi practices. Improvisation, movement, and meditation on sound are three main principles that form the basis of her music.
Hari Kirtan Kaufmann (UK)
Shakti Kirtan
Hari Kirtan Kaufmann is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, visual artist, and producer. He travels throughout Europe, North America, and Asia, performing spiritual songs, mantra meditation, and kirtan.
In his early 20s, he toured for many years with contemporary music on stages throughout Europe and Southeast Asia.
Over the years, he developed the desire to reconnect with the ultimate source through his soulful voice. In collaboration with his wife (Vrindavan Favors), the presentation of bhakti wisdom through musical and dance performances, spoken word, spiritually uplifting songs, and the devotional chanting of kirtan and mantras has become his primary mission and passion. He also organizes and directs mantra festivals in Germany, Italy, and India.
