NEWS

May 2013

RECORDING SESSION AT THE REFUGE
Berkeley, California

Thanks to Thomas Yun for this special opportunity! as well as to Louis Vega & Jennaia Greene for adding your musical beauty to these recordings!

Three songs were recorded:
• Paths to Higher Elevations
• Master of Creation
• We Are All Connected

August 6th 2011

THE GOOD FESTIVAL
Fairfax, California
www.thegoodfestival.org

Wonderful set! Wonderful band!

Katyayani - lead vocals/tamboura
Ara Rose - guitar
Louis Vega - bass
Peter Kahn - flute
Mark Kahn - djembe
Jennaia Green - vocal harmonies
Kili - vocal harmonies

March 2011

TONIC BAR
Boulder, Colorado

The Tonic Bar is an amazing place, which serves only natural herbal and oxygen tonics to purify, strengthen and enliven the body. It's so wonderful to play for a roomful of conscious people!

I played Bansuri Flute accompanied by Singing Bowl, as well as sang "Paths to Higher Elevations" accompanied by myself on acoustic guitar. It was such a nice experience. The room was filled with such open-hearted, loving people. This is definitely a place I want to return to again! Giving thanks for my dear sister, Cherie Hill of Irie Dance, for hooking this up!

February 2011

BE LOVE OPEN MIC NIGHT @ CAFE GRATITUDE
San Anselmo, California

September 12th 2010

KATHMANDU FALL FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER FOR CHILDREN'S MEDICAL AID
Depot Park, Sonoma, California
http://childrensmedaid.org/festival.php

The Kathmandu Festival was such a pleasure to be a part of. The vibes were high and very kind. It was amazing to meet so many wonderful people. The crowd was wonderful, as well.

On Sunday, Katyayani performed the Opening Ceremony on Bansuri Flute with a serene and uplifting musical meditation, accompanied by Tracy Johnson on Singing Bowl. She then went into some of her original songs accompanied by herself on guitar:

Paths to Higher Elevations

We Are All Connected

Master of Creation

Ocean of Bliss

August 8th 2010

THE BICYCLE WORKS ONE YEAR CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISER
San Anselmo, California

This was a beautiful event, and the stage was powered by green energy - a bicycle-powered generator!

The Bicycle Works began in the owner's garage, as a way to help people who didn't have the money to get their bicycle's fixed. Now, it's located on San Anselmo Avenue, and is a major hub in alternative zero-carbon footprint transportation!

Katyayani had the blessing of being accompanied this day by Mark Kahn on Djembe, Sun Ra on Djembe & Percussion, Ali on Percussion and Kili on Vocal Harmonies. Sun Ra performed original poetry. Mark shared a couple cover songs by Neil Young & the Grateful Dead, applicable to the Bicycle Works fundraiser. A special appearance was also made by Katyayani's daughter, ten-year old Iris Anbesa, performing "Breathe" by The Human Revolution. The crowd was awesome, the vibes were high and the day went beautifully! Much thanks to Heather & Spokey for this opportunity.

August 7th 2010

THE GOOD FESTIVAL
Fairfax, California

The Good Festival was indeed about as good as it gets! It was a wonderfully inspiring day with so many kind people everywhere you look. This was an alcohol-free event, and people who smoked cigarettes were conscious enough to go far away from the festival where anyone was to light up! This was a free event, and there were lots of amazing musicians who played, including Native Elements, Diego the Whistler and Ara Rose. It was a fun event for children also, and a memorable day. There is so much love in Fairfax, California, you can't help but be affected by it!

Katyayani played just before the headlining band, Native Elements at 5 PM. With Soul Whisper on Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, she was accompanied by Mark Kahn on Djembe. "Paths to Higher Elevations" was well received, and Soul Whisper was blessed with a lot of heartfelt feedback from the audience. She looks forward to possibly playing The Good Festival in a future year!

Much gratitude to Patrick & Justin for this opportunity.