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Former Best Sellers

108 Sacred Names by Craig Pruess

The "Lalitha Ashtotram" is a sacred Sanskrit text of the one hundred and eight names of Mother Divine. These words of praise were composed thousands of years ago. The Divine as Mother is to be found in all the world's traditions and She is recognised for her qualities of unconditional love, protection and guidance. In times of need, these special chants can console, comfort and energise us -- they help to create a tranquil atmosphere suitable for meditation, yoga and relaxation.

8-String Religion by David Darling

Ram Dass says about this cd, In Eight String Religion, David Darling has concocted an elixir of skill, wisdom,love and beauty that is truly nourishment for the soul. Yoga Journal says, It just awakens the heart...the instuments rise and meet in a gentle crescendo that can bring tears to your eyes.

All One by Krishna Das

"I had this idea to record one chant for a whole CD. I put it off for a long time, but finally I had to give in and just do it. After all, in India there are places that the chanting of just ONE of the Sacred Names has been going on for centuries. So what's and hour? well, for us (Westerners) an hour is a big thing. As we sing the Name a gradual awareness arises within us that leads us towards our Self." - Krishna Das

Amarantine by Enya

Five years after Day Without Rain, we get to enjoy new work from Enya. She gifts us, here with her soothing voice, and music that transports you to places rich and haunting.

An Ancient Muse by Loreena McKennitt

Loreena McKennitt's beautiful and soaring voice is accompanied by Middle Eastern instruments, gypsy violin, illean pipes and even a few guitar melodies. Her music is evocative, ethereal and begins with an incantation that starts the journey told in eight ballads.

Auracle by Lesium

Lesium introduces a universal musical style that majestically transforms the listener. Auracle combines beautiful melodies, heavenly diva inspired vocals, Gregorian chants and mystical grooves. It has been described as "Sarah Brightman Meets Enigma". This is an Ark favorite.

B-Tribe 5 by B Tribe

This moves from the previous body of work into flamenco sounds and rhythms. This is yet another great CD for B-Tribe followers and those new to them alike. It inspires movement and joy.

Bliss - Om Namaha Shivaya by Robert Gass

This new release contains the entire original album, plus a bonus track - an extended chant of the ancient Sanscrit syllable OM, including Tibetan and Mongolian over chanting. The warm and vibrant voices of the renowned singing group On Wings of Sound carry the listener into deep relaxation and a warm enveloping sense of inner peace.

Breath of the Heart by Krishna Das

Chanting can help us find a deeper place in our hearts. Peace of the heart grows as the process of coming closer to our Self continues to burn our shortcomings in the fire of the deepest Love. Chanting helps remind us and strengthens our ability to remember that deeper Reality. We get a chance to immerse ourselves in the stream of devotion. For an hour or two, nothing else is required.

Chanting The Chakras by Layne Redmond

The three pieces on this disc are designed to harmonize the mind and body and rebalance the seven charkas. An energizing cycle of chanting and drumming continues rhythmically throughout.

Dear Heather by Leonard Cohen

The most recent offering from the legendary poet, singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. In his unique voice and style, he gives us another group of songs to enjoy and contemplate. Exceptional.

Deb by Souad Massi

Souad Massi's debut CD entitled Deb which means "heartbroken" in Algerian, is a fusion of contemporary Algerian, European and Middle-Eastern flavors. Massi's virtuosity on the guitar recalls Flamenco and Fado music and serves as a backdrop for Massi's extraordinarily lovely and accomplished voice.

Door Of Faith by Krishna Das

This is the calmest and most personal of the Krishna Das albums, with solo chanting and occasional accompaniement from several other vocalists. Instruments include harmonium, violin and cello. These songs are prayer offerings to Shri Neem Karoli Baba.

Drums On Fire by James Asher

The prolific recording artist James Asher has teamed up with the supremely talented Indian percussionist Sivamani to create percussive sounds populated by vocals and keyboard, and characterized by a purifying, tribally ritualistic sound.

Earth Blue by Deuter

Deuter's soulful flute and enchanting, layered melodies invite you to awaken into a wonderful world of inner silence and vital meditation. Earth Blue is composed with a superb sensitivity that allows the listener's spirit to unfold.

East of the Full Moon by Deuter

East of the Full Moon once again clearly illustrates why Deuter has few, if any, peers when it comes to crafting elegant music which speaks to the human soul with simplicity, charm and grace.

Embrace by Deva Premal

On Embrace, Deva Premal expresses the ancient wisdom of mantra through a contemporary musical vision. Her radiant voice floats above a sensual eastern groove provided by some of today's finest world fusion artists.

Essence by Deva Premal

We aren't quite sure where Deva Premal is "from", though she has traveled extensively and sings traditional East Indian chants as if she was born to sing them. Soothing vocals are accompanied on this well-produced Danish disc by guitar and keyboard. You can put this cd on repeat all day long and it would still feel good. We do it at The Ark often, by accident. Try it!

Essential Touch by Various Artists

Delicate, melodious, and soulful music helps to facilitate healing with the application of touch. This is music to aid the process of wholeness and health, creating a personal retreat each time it is played. Essential Touch creates a positive oasis for unwinding and reviving. Featuring Deuter, Anugama, James Asher, Al Gromer Khan and Terry Oldfield.

Fado: Exquisite Passion by Various Artists

As a popular song form, the Fado has a long and colorful history. The word simply means "fate" or "destiny", as found in any Portuguese dictionary, but the meaning it has aquired in Lusophone culture evokes a legacy of deep passion that finds marvelous contemporary voice in this collection. This is a living tradition of a timeless music that speaks to the heart and moves the soul.

Feels Like Home by Norah Jones

The second project from the 2003 multiple-emmy-award-winning vocalist for her first disc, Come Away With Me. Known for her delightful and understated covers of such standards as Hoagy Carmichael and Ned Washington's "The Nearness of You", Norah Jones continues the flavor of the first and departs from it as well, even breaking out into a full down-home country song with the lovely Dolly Parton as her guest on one track, to wonderful effect. Excellent musicality from a solid group of musicians supports Norah's sensitive vocals.

Feet In The Soil by James Asher

Master percussionist James Asher has become known as a pioneer in world beat music. Feet in the soil is an uplifting celebration of danceable energies which has drawn its inspiration from aboriginal and African cultures.

Fragrance of the East: Live in India by Chinmaya Dunster and the Celtic Ragas Band

Chinmaya Dunster and the Celtic Raga's band united to perform this live concert at the Bharatiya Vidapeeth Institute of Environmental Education and Research in Pune, India. Along with new pieces specially composed to evoke the rich beauty of India's unspoiled nature, there are ambient recordings made in India's wildlife sanctuaries. Included with this CD are Quicktime video clips from the concert.

Gifted by Women of the World by Various Artists

This album brings together eight extraordinary women singers from around the globe to celebrate and explore the themes of woman's experience - from the contemporary day-to-day to that of the all-powerful goddess. From different cultures, in different languages and with their own individual spirituality and sensuality, these singers have each created a unique and beautiful statement.

Greatest Hits of the Kali Yuga by Krishna Das

"In the sacred traditions of the world, it is taught that God is not only one of us, but God is all of us. There is only the One of which we are all a part. I learned the chants and prayers on this recording during the last 25 years, many of them while living and traveling in India. Devotional chanting is one of the recognized Paths to Realization and although these prayers and kirtans (chants) are from the Hindu tradition, there are many similar traditions all over the world. This recording is my offering to Maharaj-ji. Please take it as his prasad." -- Krishna Das

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