Jay Nair has trained in Indian Devotional Music for over ten years, and started performing solo concerts in India at the early age of ten. Since then Jay performed indian classical music, devotional music and Bollywood music in over hundred stages. Using traditional Indian raga-based melodies, Jay's voice will transport you into deep meditation. Jay composed and sang the complete "HEART SUTRA" sanskrit text for the movie "Journey of the Heart"(2013).
Jay also teaches music, leads kirtans, chants & Meditation, and uses Devotional Music, Stories and Poetry from Bhakti tradition for Meditation and Dharma Practice. Jay is a sweet soul and dedicated Bhakti practitioner, and known for his ability to lovingly guide students beyond their own perceived limitations, empowering students to find thier own voice, and inspiration in their own strength and ability. Jay has composed many Sanskrit, Pali and Tibetan chants, Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita, Mahayana and Adwaita texts in traditional Indian raagas blending melody, surrendering devotion and rhythm with the intention to awaken joy, allow healing and attain shamatha.
In April 2018 , Jay released an album " Songs of Universal Peace" with guitarist Ross Hammond. "Songs of Universal Peace" is a set of six verses from 2000 year old ancient Sanskrit tradition. The music is a blend of Indian Classical devotional music, Appalachian Folks music, Blues, Improvisation and more.
"There’s a meditative quality to the songs, which mix elements including raga, Americana and jazz." The Sacramento Bee
"His sound is equal parts jazz, folk, blues, spirituals and world music." The Union
" Drawing freely from Hindustani classical, delta blues and jazz without being bound by them, what’s noteworthy about Songs of Universal Peace is how naturally Hammond and Nair blend these traditions and depart from them." Dusted Magazine
"Nair and Hammond provide a similar blueprint for cooperation, and their songs are a breeding ground for mettā. Each leans against and is supported by a mutual respect for the other's sound." Allaboutjazz.com
In April 2018 , Jay released an album " Songs of Universal Peace" with guitarist Ross Hammond. "Songs of Universal Peace" is a set of six verses from 2000 year old ancient Sanskrit tradition. The music is a blend of Indian Classical devotional music, Appalachian Folks music, Blues, Improvisation and more.
"There’s a meditative quality to the songs, which mix elements including raga, Americana and jazz." The Sacramento Bee
"His sound is equal parts jazz, folk, blues, spirituals and world music." The Union
" Drawing freely from Hindustani classical, delta blues and jazz without being bound by them, what’s noteworthy about Songs of Universal Peace is how naturally Hammond and Nair blend these traditions and depart from them." Dusted Magazine
"Nair and Hammond provide a similar blueprint for cooperation, and their songs are a breeding ground for mettā. Each leans against and is supported by a mutual respect for the other's sound." Allaboutjazz.com
Listen to "Songs of Universal Peace" at Nairjay.com
― Rumi
Raga and its Effects
2017 Events
2016 Events
January 13, 7.30 PM at t's All Yoga with with Radiant Friend!
March 27, 6.30 PM - Radiant Friend Kirtan at Padme Yoga Center
April 9, 7.30 PM at Oak Park Healing Arts Center
June 10, 7.30 PM Kirtan at Rise Wellness
June 17, 7.30 PM Kirtan at Leap Yoga!
June 21, 6.30 PM The Path of Bhakti at Diamond Light Meditation Center
June 28, 6.30 PM The Path of Bhakti at Diamond Light Meditation Center
July 10, 2 PM to 5 PM at East Bay Meditation Center
2016 Events
January 13, 7.30 PM at t's All Yoga with with Radiant Friend!
March 27, 6.30 PM - Radiant Friend Kirtan at Padme Yoga Center
April 9, 7.30 PM at Oak Park Healing Arts Center
June 10, 7.30 PM Kirtan at Rise Wellness
June 17, 7.30 PM Kirtan at Leap Yoga!
June 21, 6.30 PM The Path of Bhakti at Diamond Light Meditation Center
June 28, 6.30 PM The Path of Bhakti at Diamond Light Meditation Center
July 10, 2 PM to 5 PM at East Bay Meditation Center
The complete Mahayana Heart Sutra text in sanskrit composed and sung for the movie "Journey of the Heart: A Film on the Heart Sutra" (2013) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbZIoBEcuQU
Stay close to any sounds that make you glad you are alive ~~Hafiz"
