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Vol. 3 Sat Nam Wahe Guru - For the heart

Sat Nam Wahe Guru stands out as a joyous celebration of the self. Multiple overlapping vocal lines are interwoven with lively percussion and harp to create this powerful healing sound chant which stays with you throughout an active day.
In ancient scriptures it is said to have the power to open the heart and develop intuition and spirit. It has three stages. Initial repetition of "Sat Nam" is the cycle of life, where in the midst of great activity you remember the true nature of who you are. Then the "Wahe Guru" is repeated which penetrates the heart center and opens intuition. The last stage is the slowly repeated "Wahe Guru" that consolidates the inner sense of dwelling within your spirit.

Singh Kaur (also known as Lorellei and Laura Drew) possessed both a keen compositional mind and a striking, crystalline voice. Singh Kaur's musical journey was one of unique and magical magnitude. Under the name Singh Kaur, her music reached a wide audience through the hugely popular Crimson Series albums recorded with Kim Robertson. Shortly thereafter, she joined Soundings of The Planet to produce her first Billboard-charting album, Instruments of Peace (1988), followed by What Child Is This, a Christmas album produced with Dean Evenson. Buy Now!

Early Beginnings

Singh Kaur was first exposed to the life of music at the age of five, listening to arias sung by her operatic grandmother. At age 14, she bought her first guitar and has been composing and arranging ever since. Her lyrical concepts can be traced to the 14 years that she spent in a yoga ashram studying ancient spiritual teachings and writing music to complement sacred texts.

The "Big Source"

For Singh Kaur, music was about something larger than individual creativity or accomplishment. Her lyric creations are love songs from a woman to her lover; from a mother to her children; and from a spiritual seeker to the Creator as the beloved. They are a form of poetry subtly teaching universal truths through the vehicle of music. "This is music about tapping into the 'Big Source:' the breath of life that permeates all things. I conceived this music to work as a catalyst, bringing people closer to that energy."

Lorellei's message to women in particular is one of personal empowerment, reflecting life's challenges on the way to regaining a sense of self. "Have faith in your love of God and relate to the God in one another," she advises. "Don't give away your power. You have to be your own alchemist - we're in a Vision of Love - one fine love, all-powerful love, all-healing love, oh yeah!"

Lorellei was an intense and powerful artist who will be missed by the music community and her many friends. She died the spring of 1998 of ovarian cancer.

Kim Robertson

American harpist, Kim Robertson, has redefined the rich traditions of the Celtic harp with her expressive and energetic style. Combining modern improvisation with a passionate sense of tradition, she brings a contemporary touch to a centuries' old instrument.

Born in Wisconsin, she is classically trained on piano, orchestral harp and voice. In the mid-70's, Kim's discovery of the Celtic harp grew into a profound love for the instrument, setting her upon the path of exploration for which she is now widely known. Kim has traveled with her harp from concert halls to grass roots folk clubs, from luxury cruise ships to remote mountaintops; she has performed concerts by candlelight, delivered singing telegrams and played herself on an episode of "Beverly Hills 90210".

Known for her engaging performances, virtuosity and onstage-wit, she regularly tours the USA, Canada and Europe, and is recognized as one of the most popular lever harpists performing today. Her work encompasses over 20 album projects, 11 volumes of published harp arrangements, three instructional videos and an international itinerary of workshops and retreats. Buy Now!

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