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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

This year, Grammy-winning bamboo flute maestro Steve Gorn and multi-instrumentalist Benjy Wertheimer are offering TWO Indian classical concerts in Oregon - in Bend Oct 9 and Portland Oct 15! For info and tickets, please visit shantalamusic.com/events

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We're heading to Hawaii this January 28-31 ... and invite you to join us and some wonderful presenters on the Big Island! The Super Early Bird tickets for Bless Fest Hawaii have already sold out, but there are still some Early Bird tickets available here: bit.ly/4zfTnh2

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Join us Wednesday, Sept. 30 for an evening of sacred chanting to benefit the work of special guest Sister Lucy Kurien of India - in Portland at the downtown First Unitarian Church! Featuring Mokshajyoti, Sean Frenette, and Kavita Kat Macmillan. Here's the link for tickets: bit.ly/4AEBqtZ

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

As we move into the magic of autumn in the Pacific Northwest, we want to invite you to join us for #BhaktiRising , a unique gathering of hearts in a beautiful setting just outside of Portland. To learn more, please visit bit.ly/4rlpyZW We look SO much forward to seeing many of you there!

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

With thanks to the Be Here Now Network for sharing our Putting Love Into Action podcast, I wanted to share “What Was The Question,” a song I wrote 30 years ago that feels timely NOW. Here's the link: youtu.be/HnRxlgsddgs I hope that it speaks to your heart - thanks for listening! 🙏🏼💜☮️💜🙏🏼

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We are SO excited to finally be offering the music video for "Om Kara Bhajo" on YouTube - going live on Friday, July 24, 2026! And those of you seeing it here can watch the full video now - here's the link: youtu.be/AoI3mIq6roI

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

It is a VERY SPECIAL day today - the birthday of our longtime collaborator and beloved friend Steve Gorn!! Please join us in celebrating him today - and as we tour with him this weekend in Portland, Bainbridge and Olympia! More info & tix at shantalamusic.com/events

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

This Saturday, May 2, we'll be joined by our beloved friends Prajna Vieira and Vito Gregoli for our first Bay Area kirtan in years at San Francisco's beautiful Kabuki Hotel, Please come sing with us! The link to join is www.yoga-conferencesf.com/sacred-so…

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Please join us and a wonderful worldwide community this Saturday April 4 at 9:30 AM Pacific for #LoveInAction! The link to register for this FREE global online gathering is tr.ee/UAy1gX .

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Last week, we celebrated the release of our latest single Darkness To Light! Now streaming on all platforms and available to purchase and download on our web store and Bandcamp store. Link in comments.

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Today we're delighted to announce the release of the new Shantala single, Darkness To Light! You can stream Darkness To Light on your favorite streaming platforms here: found.ee/darkness-to-light . May you find peace, solace, and nourishment inside this music. 🙏🏼💞🙏🏼

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

This Friday, March 27, we’re releasing our single “Darkness to Light,” the title track of our forthcoming album. Featured in this track are Todd Boston, Jami Sieber, Tina Malia, and Jared May. May all beings know peace! The link to pre-save this offering is found.ee/darkness-to-light

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Hello my friends! We’re finally ready to release our new song this Friday, called Darkness to Light. As we pass through the threshold of the equinox, we’re holding onto the expanding light to sustain us in these dark times.

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

We invite you to join us in singing in the spring together - and in support of a wonderful cause! Starting at 5 PM Saturday, March 21, we're offering "Food for the Soul." at Portland Insight Meditation Center. Here's the link to sign up: bit.ly/4cOFH4N

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

We've been really touched by how many of you have already registered for "Beyond Barriers," a FREE global online gathering this Valentines Day (co-sponsored by the Gandhi Center). Please join us and a worldwide community that extends from California to India - the link is tr.ee/DCeiHW

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

An invitation to our friends around the globe to "Beyond Barriers: Putting Love into Action," a FREE worldwide symposium on Valentines Day. Deep thanks to our wonderful presenters and to the M.K. Gandhi Center for co-sponsoring this gathering! Here's the link to register: tr.ee/DCeiHW

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

As a member of the Recording Academy, I was especially touched to see that the Dalai Lama won the Grammy this year for best audio book, narration and storytelling recording! May this Grammy recognition help his message of compassion ripple throughout this troubled world!

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Today for #WaybackWednesday, we honor the memory of A.J. Muste, a Dutch-born American activist and clergyman. May we contemplate the perfection of all that is possible through peace.

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

ॐ कार भजो Om Kara Bhajo तूफानी समय में हमारी शांति प्रार्थना Our Peace Prayer in Stormy Times ॐ कार भजो सुनने का लिंक found.ee/om-kara-bhajo है। The link to listen to Om Kara Bhajo is found.ee/om-kara-bhajo #LoveInAction

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

As Shantala, Opium Moon and Jai Uttal release #OmKaraBhajo to begin this New Year, it's a great blessing to hear Lili Haydn share from her heart about what love in action means to her. You can now hear the full track on your favorite streaming platform at found.ee/om-kara-bhajo 🙏🏼💕🙏🏼

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Our friend Dr. Rick Frires is one of the most inspiring people we know, putting his #LoveInAction with power, passion, compassion and consummate medical skill. Known as “Dr. Rick” in the medical camps he’s organized around the world, he has volunteered countless hours to treat patients for free.

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

A special #LoveInAction message from Krishna Das (with many thanks to Nina Rao for filming). This clip comes from the magical, secret valley of the Medicine Buddha (Tibet House US | Menla). #compassion #generosity #kindness #connection #Love #AllOne

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

The Australian filmmaker Nadi Sha - with whom we’ve been blessed to share friendship and meditation practice across the miles for years - shares some practical thoughts about #LoveInAction . Here’s a link to his great film “Everything In Between”: vimeo.com/ondemand/everythinginbetw…

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Charu Suri is a Grammy®-nominated pianist and composer who treads fearlessly between genres, blending several styles and fusing Indian ragas with more traditional jazz. Here she shares her beautiful “Mohanam Hymn,” based on the Carnatic pentatonic raga Mohanam, but with a sweet jazz/gospel flavor.

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Our friend and collaborator Kavita Kat Macmillan is a wonderful musician, yoga instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational creative guide. It was a gift to have her singing with us on “Om Kara Bhajo,” and here she speaks from the heart about what #LoveInAction means to her.

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

#30DaysOfLoveInAction In this section of Om Kara Bhajo, the author/composer Devasthali Ji offers one of the most compelling ecumenical invitations into love, kindness, peace and service we’ve ever heard. Om Kara Bhajo drops on January 1! Please pre-save it at found.ee/om-kara-bhajo

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Deva Premal has been a treasured friend for many years, and we are really touched by her loving words about Om Kara Bhajo, which will be released on New Years Day! We invite you to dive in to Deva and Miten's magical world at dpm.life #loveinaction #compassion #generosity #love #omkarabhajo

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Back in August, I was blessed to collaborate with Parisa Soultani for Zuleikha Storydancer’s sold-out “Love In The Midst” concert in Santa Fe. “HEECH, An Evening with Jalaluddin Rumi” was produced with her collaborator choral music director, Daniel Paulson, and composed by Hanibal Joseph./

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Our beloved friend Nina Rao leads kirtan, Hanuman Chalisa workshops, and retreats around the globe, and has been Krishna Das' business manager and accompanist for many years. She also supports conservationists in preserving India’s sacred wilderness of India via her charity SavingWildTigers.org.

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

On this Christmas night, please know that Heather, our sweet Santosha and I are holding you and your loved ones in our hearts. We're deeply grateful for our connection with you, and wish you peace, joy, ease, and MANY blessings as we head into this time of expanding light.

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Here the legendary percussionist and educator M.B. Gordy speaks from his heart about how love, awakening, and channeling spiritual energy inspired his incredible percussion on #OmKaraBhajo To learn more about M.B. Gordy, please check out his website www.mbgordy.com

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

On Christmas Eve, our friend Madi Das (who has four Grammy nominations) explores how selfless service is a true “love language,” and how the arc of the bhajan #OmKaraBhajo reflects the self-multiplying nature of love. You can learn more about Madi and his work at madidasmusic.com

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

My beloved friend Alam Khan (alamkhan.com) - nominated for 2 Grammys this year - is one of the most masterful musicians I’ve ever known. His insights into music are poignant and deep, and we’re deeply grateful to Alam for sharing his voice here with us in this #LoveInAction initiative.

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Here my beloved brother Todd Boston gently shares his thoughts on #LoveInAction – and how invitations to such love are embodied in music. Todd is an exceptional musician, composer, engineer and producer, with a unique way of bringing my collaborations with him into truly magical new dimensions.

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Describing himself very aptly as a “sound painter,” my friend Vito Gregoli has a rare breadth of musical talent and – as we see in this story he shares with us – a huge heart. I invite you to learn more about Vito at www.facebook.com/VitoGregoliMusic

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

A very happy #WorldMeditationDay to all! As Benjy said in his solstice reflections today, the second verse of #OmKaraBhajo is an invitation to the kind of awakening that helps us evolve together when we put our #LoveInAction . The link to check out Om Kara Bhajo is found.ee/om-kara-bhajo

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

We first learned S.G. Devasthali’s “Om Kara Bhajo” from our teacher @warrensenders.bsky.social , who studied with him for years in India. For over a decade, day after day, Warren has stood by the side of the road holding signs to raise climate awareness while he does his morning vocal practice.

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

My beloved friend Jahnavi Harrison speaks of #LoveInAction and how we can focus on how we are born to give and to serve one another – and in so doing make an offering to the Divine. Please check out her Grammy-nominated album "Into The Forest" here: jahnaviharrison.lnk.to/intotheforest

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

I was so touched to get this wonderful clip from Elle about “Om Kara Bhajo” – it just went straight to my heart. She and I had been discussing the #LoveInAction initiative that feels like my soul’s purpose in these times. Learn more about her offerings at www.welleco.com/pages/about-us

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

My longtime friend and musical brother John de Kadt is a truly extraordinary poet, percussionist, producer and storyteller - here he invokes the great poet Basho as he speaks with such kindness about Om Kara Bhajo.

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Today we look at embodying #LoveInAction with Shiva Rea - through rhythm, conscious movement and tending the heart-fire in community - first with @prasoodgurukripa at the Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and in Varanasi with the Divyajyoti Disable Development Society.

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Our beloved friend Steve Gorn shares his beautiful reflections on #LoveInAction, and the message of "Om Kara Bhajo." We invite you to pre-save "Om Kara Bhajo" at found.ee/om-kara-bhajo

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Diving into the meaning of Om Kara Bhajo with Benjy: The First Verse. Om Kara Bhajo is dropping on January 1, 2026! Please pre-save it at found.ee/om-kara-bhajo

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

William Penn, for whom Pennsylvania is named, offered this beautiful encapsulation of worship through loving service. Our upcoming release "Om Kara Bhajo" - which will be dropping on January 1, 2026 - really centers on this message. We invite you to pre-save it at found.ee/om-kara-bhajo

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Our beloved kirtan sister Gina Salā shares beautiful reflections on #LoveInAction, our connectedness as we sing and chant together, and the upcoming release of #OmKaraBhajo from Shantala, Opium Moon and Jai Uttal. The pre-save link for "Om Kara Bhajo" is found.ee/om-kara-bhajo

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Grammy-nominated sacred music artist Jai Uttal's soaring, devotion-filled singing brought a new dimension to #OmKaraBhajo. Here he shares his thoughts on #LoveInAction We invite you to join Jai for New Years in Costa Rica! Details at jaiuttal.com .

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Itai Disraeli of the Grammy-winning ensemble Opium Moon shares his insights about “Om Kara Bhajo” and what #LoveInAction means to him. His deep artistry is only matched by the beauty and depth of his compassionate heart. Pre-save “Om Kara Bhajo” at found.ee/om-kara-bhajo

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Shantala - The Music of Heather & Benjy Wertheimer @shantalamusic.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Here my beloved musical sister, the concert pianist Katya Grineva, shares a timeless melody from the Benedictine writer, composer, and mystic saint Hildegard von Bingen. She’ll be playing a special program at Carnegie again on Friday, December 26! Tickets are on her website katyagrineva.com .

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