Name: Sacred Chanting with Shantala & Friends - Corvallis, OR
Start: 2026-04-11T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis

Sacred Chanting with Shantala & Friends - Corvallis, OR

Get ready for a transformative evening of heart-opening music and connection on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Corvallis, Oregon. Join us for “Sacred Chanting with Shantala and Friends,” featuring the renowned duo Shantala (Heather and Benjy Wertheimer).
With over two decades of experience leading kirtan (sacred chanting), Shantala has captivated audiences worldwide. Their music is a beautiful tapestry of exquisite vocals, Indian instrumentation, and Western influences, creating a loving and reverent atmosphere.
Heather Wertheimer’s soulful voice and profound connection to the music, along with Benjy Wertheimer’s mastery of diverse instruments, will transport you on a journey of peace and self-discovery.
Guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer-songwriter Sean Frenette has been inspiring audiences with the passion, virtuosity, and spirit of his unique musical performances. With 3 string guitar, electric-classical guitar, woodwinds, piano and voice, Sean artfully blends improvisation and slow-crafted composition, as well as a great breadth of musical influences. Sean’s love and appreciation of music and art from all over the world and from many time periods comes through in the joyful way in which he weaves his own music of the many threads humanity has collectively spun.
Johanna Beekman is a multi-genre singer and recording artist as well as a 500 RYT yoga teacher. She offers world-inspired, gospel-infused Kirtan for festivals, yoga studios and churches and is known for her soulful voice. Her introduction to Kirtan was through Krishna Das and Ram Das. Johanna also created Lullaby Yoga, a fusion of dreamy chants with restorative and yin yoga. Her acclaimed album Heart Beats One and the new Beyond Love: Soothing Songs for the Soul feature original songs and chants. Johanna has worked and traveled with Saul David Ray, Gina Sala, Kia Miller, Sianna Sherman and Girish.