Ananda Xenia Shakti's most recent single, "The Perfumed Garden," is a profound and moving experience. She got the idea for this song from her time in India, where she listened to many Baul singers from Bengal, known for their devotional, free-spirited music and wisdom. They connect with others through their presence and sound rather than through strict teachings.
"The Perfumed Garden" is a beautiful mix of different worlds. Shakti's journey includes her time as a yogini and spiritual practitioner, and as a punk musician with the famous all-female band B Girls. Her fearless musical background has shaped her new sound, which is both profoundly spiritual and physically engaging. It makes you feel grounded joy, which is a real and lived experience, not just an idea.
Shakti is also known for her work with Love Power the Band. She is still dedicated to helping people grow, heal, and celebrate life. In "The Perfumed Garden," she keeps this focus, combining deep devotion with a lively edge. The music makes people want to move, breathe, and really get involved, turning the space into a place to be instead of just a show to watch.
What makes this release so exciting is how it mixes the sacred with the everyday. "The Perfumed Garden" is welcoming and easy to understand, just like the Bauls, who see the divine in everyone. It gives people a chance to be present. In return, it gives you a moment of connection, devotion, and energy.
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