Shantala

Heather Wertheimer is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who draws on her special love of both music and yoga to lead devotional chanting for yoga workshops and spiritual gatherings. Heather has toured in the U.S. and abroad with her husband Benjy, Steve Gorn, Manose, and Deva Premal and Miten. Heather's debut CD with Shantala, "Church of Sky," was named one of the top ten albums of 2004 by New Age Retailer. Their chanting CD released in 2003, entitled "The Love Window," has become a classic among yoga practitioners.

Thu. October 28, 2010

at Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth,
704 Airport Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Shantala is returning! Our last kirtan was so beautiful, magical & totally sold out! Register early so you won’t miss out!

Benjy and Heather Wertheimer are acclaimed recording artists,and as the duo Shantala, lead kirtan worldwide. Call and response chanting with Shantala is fun, uplifting, inspiring and is open to people of all religious backgrounds. This ancient practice of kirtan can help us realize some of the effects of meditation without the hard work of trying to quiet the mind. It is a wonderful way to bring people together. Benjy and Heather are exceptional musicians with an impressive list of credits,

Benjy Wertheimer is an award winning songwriter, vocalist, composer,and multi instrumentalist. Benjy has toured and recorded with such artists as Krishna Das, Deva Premal and Miten, Jai Uttal, Walter Becker (Steely Dan), and virtuoso guitartist Michael Mandrell. He has opened for such artists as Carlos Santana and Paul Winter. Benjy has studied Indian classical music for over 25 years with some of the greatest masters of that tradition. Benjy’s music receives extensive airplay around the world, and his CD Circle of Fire reached #1 on the New Age radio charts in 2002.