Music at SYF2019
From kirtan, sound-healing, sacred music artists and DJ’s, Sedona Yoga Festival 2019 has something for everyone!
Featured Musicians at SYF2019
MC YOGI
DJ Drez
DREZ is a Journey into SoundDJ Drez is in demand as a producer, musical director and sound ambassador. A master of his craft in the studio and on stage, Drez cuts and composes profoundly original tracks that facilitate body movement practice of all forms— be it dance, yoga asana or after-hours intimate/ecstatic. Drez transforms the vibe of any scene his sound is set upon. Rooted in underground L.A. hiphop, Dr. EZ applies precise turn-table skills to a cutting edge vision for truly universal music, intelligently integrating elements of hiphop, world music, soul, funk, jazz, and reggae into his trademark sound and production.
Johanna Beekman
Johanna Beekman (RYT-500) is a multi-genre recording artist, sacred songstress, yoga teacher, and kirtan artist. She is loved for her rich, soulful voice, radiant spirit, and evocative, inspiring songs. Johanna’s devotional music springs from her roots in gospel, blue-eyed soul, mantra and world music.
Johanna has studied chanting with kirtan artists such as Gina Sala, Shantala, Jai Uttal, Krishna Das and Ram Dass; voice with renowned improvisational jazz singer Rhiannon and Grammy award-winning gospel artist Isaiah Jones Jr.; and songwriting with the mother of women’s music Chris Williamson. She holds a BS degree in Women’s Studies with a focus in improvisational and musical theater and is also an advanced registered yoga teacher, with specialties in therapeutic, gentle, restorative, yin, and meditation.
Crisanto Santa Ana
DTO Music
DTO composes, performs, and teaches piano and electronic music for yoga, weddings, and inspirational events to heal and awaken. His songs combine him playing piano, digital music production, collaborations with several vocalists, and powerfully moving sanskrit mantra to further the awakening and expansion through their sacred sounds. He is part of a powerful crew of musicians known as Buddha Music Group who together all contribute to “raising the vibration of the planet through art and music.” Dave is a powerful vessel for changing lives, uplifting and awakening souls, and bringing ones closer to their healthiest, best self. Be sure to find him on the SYF schedule! www.dtomusic.com
DJ HyFi
DJ HyFi, nomadic DJ fusing fresh beats with vinyasa, will also be joining SYF this year! DJ Hyfi is a pioneer in the fusion of yoga and electronic music, performing live DJ sets for workshops, festivals, and events across the nation and internationally. DJ HyFi comes to SYF through Kate Swarm and Gordon Ogden. Look for him on the schedule!
Mike Cohen
Headlining the kirtan artists this year will be Mike Cohen, from the Boulder CO area. A life-long musician with 15 years experience developing leaders, Mike has released three critically acclaimed albums. For over a decade, Mike has toured North America, offering accessible and potent Kirtan events in yoga studios, healing centers and at festivals. Mikes will be offering kirtan and some great workshops at SYF 2018.
Mental Physix
Mental Physix is a DJ/Producer Duo consisting of Crisanto Santa Ana (Santosha) & Dru Ali (Hyphen-Select) and known for defying musical genres. The third eye is the invisible brow chakra thought to provide perception into esoteric, mystical domains. If there was a third ear, it would hear sounds similar to Mental Physix…They are a much loved duo and returning to SYF yet again! Be sure to find them in the schedule!
Poranguí
Porangui, another Sedona resident, was reared among the three cultures of Brazil, Mexico and the U.S., and was steeped in various traditional forms of music, healing and ceremony since birth. Poranguí has over fifteen years of international work experience as an artist, musician, educator, filmmaker, consultant and therapist, utilizing the healing properties of sound and movement to foster our individual and collective well being. As a performing musician, Poranguí weaves a sonic tapestry of ancestral songs to awaken the soul. Experience indigenous and modern sounds from around the world, offered to move your body, mind, and spirit. He will be offering sound-healing, a guided dance journey and a body percussion workshop! www.porangui.com
Sanjali
Sanjali, is a kirtan wallah, sound-healer and breathwork practitioner living in Sedona, AZ. She founded Bhakti Tribe Sedona in 2010, bringing kirtan and devotional music to the Red Rocks of Sedona. She has just finished recording her first cd, Devaprana “An Offering To the Gods”. Inspired by divine love, she is deeply grateful. Look for her kirtan and other offerings in the SYF schedule.
Secret Sessions
Secret Sessions is a Sedona based creative collective that creates music and art driven gatherings throughout Arizona and at festivals around the United States. Their whole-hearted love for music, art and community is what has created an ever-expanding attendance base and dedicated following to their events which are held both indoors and outdoors throughout the year.
Sukha
Sukha is Southern California based husband/wife team Sukhmani and Sukhman. They play their own blend of unique and modern “rock inspired” mantra music for classes, events and they were on the 2016 Grammy® Ballot for Best New Age Album of The Year. Keep an eye out for their kirtan and Kundalini Yoga class at SYF!
The Band of Now
The Band of Now from Phoenix, AZ offers heartfelt devotional music in both English and Sanskit. Prem Vidu, Band leader, Composer and Director gained his BFA in Percussion Performance & Jazz Studies, and life eventually led him to share his devotion through song and prayer. Guided to facilitate spirit-medicine journeys, he combines 10 years of leading ceremony with an 8 year practice of chanting. Check out their kirtan, yoga and sound-healing offerings!
Three Trees
Three Trees is Sedona’s very own Healer, Teacher, Musician, Artist and the creator of ‘SoulMonic™ Sound Healing’. He holds a passion for deepening our connection to the Sacred through music and understands the mysteries of sound and rhythm. Following this path for the last 17 years as a sound healing practitioner and teacher (as well as being a craftsman of drums, didgeridoos, and native flutes), gives Three Trees a unique and profound understanding of the relationship between sound, Rhythm, Intention and Sacred Connection. Check the schedule for his sound healing and also his toning class!
Valerie Romanoff
Valerie Romanoff is a musician, composer, and producer of music to uplift the spirit. Valerie travels around the globe creating musical environments and raising awareness of using music as a tool for healing. Her study of mind body spirit psychotherapy set her on a lifelong journey of self discovery. Valerie infuses her music with the vibration of love and upliftment. ” Crossing genres is one of Valerie’s specialties, harnessing the power of music and sound as tools of transformation. Valerie’s signatures are her positive and vibrant onstage presence, her compelling electric guitar playing, and her skill in crafting experiences for audiences.
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