Brenda's new album, Ameya, now available! 

Enter into the magical realm of soul-expanding Kirtan chant with this lush, groove-filled blend of East and West; songs rich in modern melodies, world beats, acoustic guitar, and ancient Sanskrit mantras. Along with producer/engineer/multi-instrumentalist Ben Leinbach (Deva Premal/Jai Uttal), Brenda has created an album that invites listeners to immerse themselves in the joyful ocean of Bhakti Yoga.

Click here to listen to samples from Ameya

Canadian singer/songwriter Brenda McMorrow has been performing music from a variety of traditions– from folk/pop to bluegrass to jazz – for over 15 years. As her love of meditation, yoga, sound healing and spiritual discovery deepened, she began integrating it into all of her musical offerings. During a transformational musical experience in India in 2006, Brenda became aware that her next step musically and spiritually would be to combine her own songwriting with sacred devotional chants in her own unique way. Since then, Brenda has been following this divine wave of energy, exploring various sound and chant traditions and writing the melodies that now accompany her best-loved mantras.

Brenda and her group of musical yoginis and yogis perform devotional songs and Kirtan "call and response"; inviting the audience to join them in invoking the blissful connection that sound can create between the physical and spiritual realms. She performs with an array of guest musicians, including percussionist Roberto Menegoni (Crash Test Dummies, Barenaked Ladies), singer/harmonium player Allison Menegoni, and bassist Chris Gartner (Tasa, Swaha, Look People). 

Brenda's exciting new record, Ameya, is a collection of ancient Sanskrit chants set to original melodies, infused with luxuriant grooves and, like Brenda's live gatherings, overflows with an infinite dose of love and magic! 

What is Kirtan?  

Kirtan (from the Sanskrit word for singing) is expanding rapidly throughout North America as westerners discover it's uplifting, healing and joyous effects. Open to participants of all religions or no religion at all, Kirtan is easy to learn and participate in. The lead singer sings simple and beautiful melodies and the crowd responds either by memory or by using lyric sheets provided. Chant artist David Stringer tells us "Sanskrit is the mother tongue of many modern languages, and a kind of periodic table of elemental sound-meaning. The mantras are primarily recitations of names given to the divine. But perhaps the true understanding of the mantras can be found in the sense of unity, well-being and timelessness that they elicit. Ecstasy is both the process and the product."

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