Brooklyn (NY) Jai Uttal and Family at Prema

Enter a sanctuary of devotional sound where Grammy®-nominated kirtan artist Jai Uttal and facilitator Ben Leinbach guide a communal singing experience rooted in breath, heart, and the timeless power of the human voice. On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Prema Brooklyn, you're invited to join a living tradition of call-and-response chanting that dissolves the boundary between performer and participant, creating a shared field of healing resonance.

For nearly five decades, Jai Uttal has pioneered a unique fusion of Indian classical music, jazz, and folk traditions—crafting kirtan as a transformative spiritual practice. This intimate gathering in Brooklyn brings that legacy directly to you: a chance to sing together, to breathe together, and to access the devotional depths that kirtan unlocks. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or encountering kirtan for the first time, this evening offers profound heart-opening and the felt sense of unity that comes from collective sacred sound.

What to Expect

Expect an evening of antiphonal singing—call-and-response chanting led by Jai Uttal's masterful voice and instrumentation, supported by Ben Leinbach's breathwork facilitation. The practice builds gradually, inviting you into deeper states of presence and devotion. You'll leave with an expanded sense of inner peace, renewed connection to your own breath, and the residual warmth of singing with a conscious community.

About the Artists & Teachers

Jai Uttal is a pioneering kirtan artist and spiritual music teacher who has spent nearly five decades blending Indian classical music, jazz, and folk traditions to create transformative communal singing experiences rooted in devotion and heart-opening practice. His Grammy®-nominated work reflects a lifetime of study, performance, and service to the kirtan lineage.

Ben Leinbach brings expertise in breathwork facilitation, working alongside Jai Uttal to weave conscious breathing practices into the evening's evocative compositions and recordings that celebrate the breath of life and the power of infinity.

Venue & Logistics

Join us at Prema Brooklyn in Brooklyn, NY on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Arrive early to settle into the space. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to sit easily and sing freely. No prior experience with kirtan is necessary—only an open heart and willingness to participate vocally.