California based Brian and Isha Nager release new album ‘Maduram’ meaning sweetness.
For American couple Brian and Isha Nager, singing hymns in Sanskrit comes as a soulful exercise. They recently announced the release of their new album, ‘Maduram’ meaning sweetness.
The unique feature of the album remains six-tracks of soulful Sanskrit mantras. The mantras are the new renditions of 15th century Indian and Hindu mystic devotional hymns, and transcendent English lyrics on all streaming platforms.
‘Madhuram’ utilizes the practice of nada yoga, under the direction of Brian and Isha’s teacher and Satguru, and uses sound as a means for evolution, spiritual growth, and a tool to transmit healing and uplifting energy.
Brian Nager, a spiritual teacher and multi-instrumentalist says, “Our focus has been creating offerings that support people’s spiritual search with various practices, discourse, and the healing power of music. “
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“For eight years, we have hosted Satsang (spiritual gatherings) virtually twice a week, which served as a a contact point for souls craving connection with the energy we’ve been blessed with by our teacher†he added.
“Our devotion and determination to serve a higher purpose is the basis for our partnership and our intention is to inspire others to practice and apply higher knowledge and teachings in their lives, to awaken their heart and spirit of devotion, and to nurture their practices of compassion & service,†Nager said.
The compositions feature the warm voice of singer-songwriter Isha Nager as she plays the harmonium simultaneously while singing. In addition to playing dholak and guitar, Brian Nager directs, shoots, and edits music videos for ParaNadam in Ojai, California, and Delhi, India.
One of the couple’s most meaningful songs is ‘Payoji Maine’ (I have been bestowed with), a new rendition of the popular bhajan (devotional song) written by Rajasthani mystic and poet-saint Mirabai in the 15th century.
The song came to life with the awe-inspiring Indian instrument — the sarangi – played by Nabeel Khan. About Khan’s instrumental to the album Isha Nager says, “He is a master of his art and a rare gem of a musician doing great work in preserving the tradition of the sarangi — one of the oldest and most popular bowed instruments of India.â€
You can find the album on Spotify, YouTube and all streaming platforms.