
Wah!
has a spent a lifetime immersed in music, studying in the US,
India and Africa. She
accompanied the Arthur Hall Dance Ensemble to Ghana and Nigeria (1978),
lived in a shaman temple in Africa (1978), composed and danced
professionally for the Angela Caponigro Dance Ensemble in NYC
(1983-1989), and made various trips to in India (1989-1992).
Her music reflects her travel and spiritual experiences from many
parts of the world.
After
graduating from Oberlin College/Conservatory ('79/ Performing Arts), Wah!
composed and performed in a variety of different venues.
From 1988-1993, Wah! worked with the Cherdi Kala label,
creating music products for yoga audiences.
In 1993 the WAH! band was formed, and they traveled and
performed at festivals and conferences (Yuba City Cultural Arts
Festival, Womanheart Retreat). In 1995, Wah! moved to Los Angeles, where the band
performed for celebrities, opened for Hole (Courtney Love), and built a
following in local clubs and venues in California. The band performed on VTV Vancouver Morning Television in
1999. In September 1999,
Wah! began touring with Krishna Das (Triloka Records), playing
bass, violin and back-up vocals. For
three years Wah! managed and performed with Krishna Das, and
engaged in constant US touring.
Wah!
will be leading evening kirtan, and will also conduct a mid-afternoon
session on bhakti yoga and chanting.