"A yogi in samadhi feels neither smell, taste, touch, sound, shape, nor color. He does not know himself and others."Bolo! is a group of devotees from diverse spiritual backgrounds that have come together with the intention of enlivening the Divine Presence within themselves and others.
Left to right: Sarita, Amy, Verdawn, Michael, Ravindra, Sandesh
Bolo! offers ecstatic live kirtan that is easily accessible, and honors the authentic roots of traditional Indian devotional singing.
Ravindra began practicing meditation and chanting at a very young age, and started leading kirtan when he was 15. His love for chanting the Divine Names has taken him to India several times to deepen his practice and his knowledge of the ancient Sanskrit language and traditions, and to strengthen his inner connection with Spirit.
Bolo! is Ravindra and his wife Sarita, Michael and his wife Amy, Verdawn and Sandesh.
Leader and founding member of Bolo! A disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda since his early years, Ravindra thoughtfully blends traditional Sanskrit chants and original compositions to create a unique chanting experience. Not only is he a great musician, he is also an excellent vegetarian cook (according to the other members of Bolo!).
Ravindra and Sarita were married by Sri Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Ammachi) on June 25, 2006.
A disciple of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Ammachi), Sarita provides lead and supporting vocals for Bolo! Her beautiful voice and kind disposition creates a special radiance that supports the spiritual vibration of the music.
Ravindra and Sarita were married by Ammachi on June 25, 2006.
Disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and one of the founding members of Bolo!, Michael provides a solid ground for the percussion section with the djembe and bongos as well as providing supporting vocals and lots of good vibes!
Michael and Amy were married on New Year’s Eve, 2004.
Verdawn is Michael's mother, and a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, She plays supporting djembe, bells, cymbals, and shaky lemon. She keeps it groovy.
Disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, Amy provides bell, cymbal, and tambourine support to round out the Bolo! percussion section. She shakes the heck out of her instruments and has a great time playing in Bolo! Amy brings the funk.
Amy and Michael were married on New Year’s Eve, 2004.
First spotted at the end of an Ammachi Devi Bhava darshan, Sandesh is the tabla player Bolo! was praying for! He’s an amazing drummer and an all around great guy to know!
