Our Mantra Lounge this month features Ilan Chester (Havi Das). 2010 award winning Latin Grammy, Israeli-born and Venezuelan-raised Ilan Chester is a multi-talented musician, singer and composer with more than 35 music productions who has incorporated a global range of influences into his music. Ilan Chester grew up with the Jewish, French and Italian melodies he heard as a child at home and later he was equally enamored with American R&B ( Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder) and the British rock movement ( Beatles, Yes, Jethro Tull ).

At the age of 19, in 1971 he first met Hare Krishna devotees and two years later he was initiated and given the spiritual name Havi Das by his spiritual master A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Ilan Chester has stated on record that ‘Krishna consciousness is and has always been my true source of inspiration. It is the love found in the hearts of the devotees for Krishna that has motivated me to write songs.’ He and his family continue to be active practitioners of the Bhakti tradition.

His music has grown to include elements of Classical Music, Jazz, Afro-Caribbean, and Venezuelan Folk music. Ilan Chester is recognized everywhere by artist and critics alike as one of the most talented composer and singer in Spanish language. Many of his songs became international hits by Latin stars like Mark Anthony, Cheo Feliciano and Chayenne and he has followers all around the globe.

So please join us for this unique and special kirtan session!!!

Kirtan, also known as Mantra-Meditation is one among the various practices of Bhakti Yoga. Mantra-Meditation is a powerful practice for reawakening that true self. When you’re immersed in Kirtan, you feel illuminated from within, and the external world, with all its worry and confusion, melts away in that light. Kirtan is easy, intuitive and inclusive – anyone can take part and feel its joy.

We request you all to reserve online as places are limited. We have a new venue and we can only cater for a limited number.

Donation Based Entrance – All proceeds goes to Atma Foundation!

Date: Saturday 1st April at 6pm
Tickets Link: https://kirtandublin.eventbrite.com

Our session is followed by some nice vegan treat, tea and time to catch up with like-minded friends.

Registration is required so we request you all to reserve online as places are limited.