Emam & Mahalakshmi Return to RVY

They joined us last year, and it was truly magical. The room was full, the singing was strong, and the evening lingered in our hearts long after the last chant. We are so grateful to welcome them back.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of vibrant world music and uplifting Kirtan with Emam & Mahalakshmi, visiting from Goa, India. This is more than a concert — it is a shared experience of devotion, rhythm, and community connection.

Details:

• Sliding scale $25–35

• Included in the Namaste Membership. *A token gratuity for the musicians is encouraged to support their travels and dedication to spreading the kirtan world-wide

• If the sliding scale feels out of reach, please reach out — we want this evening to be accessible.

After the music, we’ll gather for a community vegetarian potluck.
Bring a dish or sweets to share if you’d like — or simply come as you are. You’re also welcome to bring a non-perishable item for the Ashland Food Bank.

Come ready to sing, move, listen, or simply soak in the beauty of the evening. These gatherings remind us what it feels like to root into love and rise together.

RSVPs are deeply appreciated so we can prepare the space and food accordingly. Payment can be made in person or online.

We cannot wait to share this night with you again. ✨

About the musicians ~ https://eternalmusic.com/<wbr />rhythmandmantra/

Emam - tabla, percussion
https://eternalmusic.com/<wbr />rhythmandmantra/Emam_Bio.htm
Emam has been a disciple of Maha Avatar Babaji since 1978 when he first visited India and Babaji's ashram in the Himalayan foothills. That's when he started playing for and singing kirtan. He's also been a student of tabla since 1977 and has had the privilege of studying with the grand masters of tabla Ustad Alla Rakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain. Emam has been performing and producing music for over 40 years and is the founder of the music label Eternal Music:
https://eternalmusic.com/

Mahalakshmi - vocals, keyboard
https://eternalmusic.com/<wbr />Mahalakshmi_bio.htm
Mahalakshmi is a singer, composer, music producer, and sound yogini. She began her spiritual journey through music, first training in Western flute and later finding a doorway to the soul via songwriting. Mahalakshmi's experience with the flute informs her vocal style, creating a unique and soothing sound. While she is largely self-taught with regard to vocals, piano, and songwriting, Mahalakshmi has received guidance in Indian classical music from Ustad Chhote Rahimat Khan, Geetika Varde, and her husband and music partner, Emam. She and Emam perform original world fusion music in their ensemble 'MahaMaya Band', which bridges Indian Classical with rock and jazz. The duo can also be found leading Kirtan groups with their band 'Rhythm & Mantra".
She and Emam currently live in Goa (India) for most of the year.