Biography

Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda are musical artists in the genre of mantra music and heart songs. Their music is a combination of kirtan (call and response singing), bhajan (devotional hymns) and original singer/song writer compositions in the languages of English, Sanskrit and Gurbani and Kirtronica (kirtan and electronica fusion - see artist Jaya Lakshmi with Ananda). Alternating guitar, harmonium, keyboard, bansuri flutes and stunning vocal harmonies, they create a profound healing and balanced sound current (Naad) brimming with bhakti (devotion). They are known for their powerful blend of modern and ancient soundscapes that touches the heart and invokes a meditative and connected state. Since their coming together in 2010, they have released over 15 albums! Jaya Lakshmi released a solo album called Servants of Love in 2020 and Ananda Yogiji just released tracks from his upcoming album, Flow Like the River. Check these out! To be clear, there are albums under "Jaya Lakshmi", "Ananda Yogiji" and "Jaya Lakshmi with Ananda". You will need to look up each artist for different albums. Enjoy! The two of them were huge inspirations for each other. Jaya Lakshmi had been a long time devotee in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition (Hare Krishna Movement) and she shared with Ananda her love, inspiration and devotion from that tradition. Likewise, Ananda shared with Jaya Lakshmi his dedication, devotion and love for the teachings of Kundalini Yoga as taught by KRI.