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Mantra
A steady phrase, carried by the breath until the whole room feels it.
Shantonu Deva / Sweden
Music for the room you're in.
Mantra, kiirtan and folk music for spaces made for listening, joy and togetherness.
01MantraWords that settle the mind
02KiirtanMany voices, one pulse
03Folk voiceStories carried by rhythm
04Open roomsMusic made to be shared
Choose your moment
New gathering dates are added here first. Follow along for the next room, song and shared evening.
What is kiirtan?
A simple call-and-response practice where the room becomes part of the music.
Is this for experienced singers?
No. The invitation is to listen first, then add your voice whenever it feels right.
Stillness / 01Sound can make space.
Community / 02The room sings back.A living practice
If you listenlong enough, theroom opens.
Every gathering starts with one voice and becomes something wider. The songs leave space for attention, joy and the people who arrive.
What the music carries
A practice you can feel.
01MantraA phrase you can carry
02KiirtanThe room sings back
03Folk voiceStories with roots
04Live circleNo stage required
Made for every moment
Come for the song. Stay for the circle.
Music with roots in Indian traditions, open-hearted singing and the simple pleasure of being together.
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Kiirtan
Call and response that turns an audience into a circle of voices.
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Folk voice
Songs with roots, movement and enough space for a little wonder.
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Shared rooms
Music for festivals, retreats, living rooms and the spaces between.
The next room
The next song is better shared.
Find Shantonu Deva at public events, intimate circles and community celebrations around Stockholm.
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New dates are added here first. Follow along for the next room, song and shared evening.
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Questions before the first song?
Everything you need to know before you step into the circle.
What happens at a kiirtan gathering?⌄
We sing a simple mantra together, with live instruments and room for silence. No previous experience is needed. You can join in, listen, or move between the two.
Can we invite Shantonu to our event?⌄
Yes. Shantonu performs at community gatherings, festivals, retreats and intimate spaces. Send a message through Instagram or the event page and share the shape of your room.
Where can I listen before coming along?⌄
The listening shelf below collects a few recordings on SoundCloud. The live archive also has performances for a sense of the rhythm and atmosphere.
A few places to begin
Start with a song.
Selected recordings for quiet mornings, open windows and the walk home after a gathering.
Open SoundCloud
Stockholm / in motionKeep in touch
There is always another room to sing in.
Follow the latest performances, community moments and new dates from Shantonu Deva.