Mantras are rapidly becoming the music of choice for people seeking solace in sound, and Deva Premal, dubbed by one reviewer as 'the Enya of mantra,' is the voice they're turning to. With close to 400,000 CDs sold worldwide and a buzz of interest from ardent fans ranging from yogis, therapists and alternative health practitioners to Cher and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Deva Premal and her partner Miten have achieved a huge degree of recognition in the blossoming niche world of yoga music. Deva Premal's music is driven by a simple yet elegant vision: 'everybody with a voice can sing, and everyone with a breath in their body can experience their divinity...we share with others the healing power of music, and the bliss that it brings.' The phenomenon of her groundswell of listeners is living proof that mantras are as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago. Featuring Deva Premal??s transcendent voice layered in a chorus of lush harmonies, Dakshina is a celebration of the divine, perfect for yoga and relaxation. Deva Premal and Miten are planting trees for every copy of Dakshina sold! Check www.FutureForests.com for more information.

Musicians

benjy wertheimer : esraj

deva premal : vocals

miten : acoustic guitar

maneesh de moor : piano, keyboards

manose : bansuri

praful : bansuri, tenor sax, flute, keyboards, harmonium

martyn phillips : bass guitar, keyboards, mandolin, mini moog, viola, violin, percussion, programming

pete lockett : tabla, udu, frame drum, hand percussion

danny thompson : double bass

prabjote osabn : violin

prabjote osabn : violin

izzi dunn : cello