DASI Prayers by Women

Karnamrita Dasi | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 1, 2004)
• Original Release Date: December 30, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Independent
• ASIN: B0007CKAL0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,352 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Mangalacaran

2. Devaki

3. Meerabai

4. Yamunastakam

5. The Glories of Sri Radha

6. Draupadi

7. Prayers by Queen Kunti

8. Gopi Geeta

9. The Story of Pingala

Editorial Reviews

Although Karnamrita has been singing bhajans since she was young, it was at the request of her dying mother that she decided to take music more seriously and develop her natural gifts. The culmination of this study can be heard on Dasi, Prayers for Women, an album that presents an exquisite collection of sacred chants and bhajans themed around women's prayers from Hindu scripture. Karnamrita has an absolutely beautiful voice - warm, loving and full of passion for that which she sings. The songs range in style, from joyous, rhythmic tunes like "The Glories of Sri Radha" to slower, more introspective pieces like the string-based "Yamunastakam." Instrumentation includes tabla, guitar, strings and harmonium. Also of note is the glossy 16 page booklet that accompanies the CD. Within it, Karnamrita talks more about the lives of the women who inspired the songs and delves into the meaning of the Sanskrit text.- You'll love Karnamrita's ethereal voice on this beautiful CD. Karnamrita dedicates her CD to the lives of women who've inspired her.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breath-taking Simplicity and Sincerity, July 23, 2005

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A. Adair B. "fusionmusicfan" - See all my reviews

This review is from: DASI Prayers by Women (Audio CD)

From hearing samples on other websites, I had high expectations for this CD, and when I received it, the beautiful packaging only increased them! Karnamrita met them in full; this is one of those CD's you put in your player and suddenly the world's another notch more beautiful. It almost makes me an optimist. The recording quality is excellent and the instruments and voice very organic-sounding. I can imagine it would be perfect for yoga, but Karnamrita's voice is engaging enough just to listen to or meditate on. It's also a great CD if you're interested in the Indian language, because the booklet has all the lyrics and they are easy to follow with Karnamrita's voice. There is also an English translation for every song, and the story behind each saint. I cannot help feeling, however, that the music has been watered down through the western influence (recorded partly in India and partly in L.A.) but the result is that it is easier on our ears than some Indian and Asian music is. For example, Karnamrita's voice is largely unornamented, which surprised me but I'm learning to appreciate it for its simplicity. This music will have you on your knees in prayer before you know it, whatever your religion or creed! It would also be a great gift for any woman.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Moving Masterpiece, November 13, 2005

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John Leporati - See all my reviews

This review is from: DASI Prayers by Women (Audio CD)

Musically and emotionally compelling, Karnamrita's voice spans the range from heartbreakingly plaintive ("Yamunastakam") to complexly erotic ("Story of Pingala") while always remaining firmly rooted in the devotional modality that so thoroughlly imbues all her work. You won't find a more unique and inspiring collection of songs rendered so thoughtfully. A superb work of art.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing and Moving: World Music to Be Inspired by., September 22, 2006

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Reno Marioni "Reno" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DASI Prayers by Women (Audio CD)

I cannot be as eloquant as the other reviewers below but Karnamrita's music is a magical gem to be discovered. This is world music, not 'new age', soulfully inspired by her tenure in India. Her vocal training is up there with other vocal greats like Lisa Girrard (of Dead Can Dance fame).

I would wholly recommend others to buy this inspirational album.