This article is about the American new-age band. For the British post-punk band, see Pete Wylie.
Wah! (pronounced WAAH) is a U.S. band that performs and produces music for the new-age and yoga market. The female lead singer Wah![1] (whose legal name is Wah Devi) and the band's name are synonymous.
Wah!'s mystical relaxation music CD, Savasana[2] has sold over 50,000 units worldwide and continues to draw attention in the yoga community[3] and beyond. Wah!'s music is often compared to that of Sade, Zero 7 and India.Arie, but her latest releases (such as Maa) reflect the gritty dance grooves of her live performances.[4]
Born to a professor father and a professional violinist mother, Wah grew up in a musical and intellectually stimulating environment. She was a musician, singer, dancer and conservatory student when she attended Oberlin College/Conservatory. Wah traveled to Ghana and Nigeria with the Philadelphia-based Arthur Hall Afro-American Dance Ensemble. She was enrolled at the University of Ghana for a year of study at their African Dance and Music program but a government coup cut short her stay.
When she returned to the U.S., Wah finished her performing arts degree at Oberlin and moved to New York City, where she danced and choreographed (most notably for the Angela Caponigro Dance Company), composed and performed music, and tried to cultivate the sense of community she had found in Africa. Wah joined an ashram and lived with ten other Kundalini yoga enthusiasts in Brooklyn. She spent 15 years there and then moved to New Mexico to serve the mission of its charismatic leader, Yogi Bhajan. After three years, the leader's involvement in corruption and scandal caused her to separate from the group and she joined Amma (also known as Mātā Amṛtānandamayī Devī) shortly thereafter. Wah maintained a private and public association with Amma, attending her meditation programs and performing concerts to benefit her charitable activities. Wah took the rudiments of classical Indian music she had learned at Oberlin[5] and played for her housemates in the ashram during the 1980s, mimicking North Indian classical and folk styles. Early albums (Guruka Shabad, Japji Sahib Vol I-III and a children's yoga product Child’s Play: Affirmations for Children to Sing and Dramatize) reflect her eclectic musical education.[6]
In 1997, the Wah! Music label was started. After several years of performing and experimentation, Wah moved with her husband and young daughter to Manhattan Beach and began making CDs professionally. Her early performances in Los Angeles included opening for Hole (with front woman Courtney Love).[7] From 1999 to 2002, Wah worked for Triloka Records, and managed vocalist Krishna Das, booking tours and performing with him on violin and bass. She subsequently returned to her own career[8] and built a successful following with CD releases Savasana, Hidden in the Name and Jai Jai Jai.[9] She also wrote a book, compiling her teachings in yoga and yogic philosophy called Dedicating Your Life to Spirit.[10]
Wah was featured on the cover of Yoga+ magazine in September 2008.[11] Her music was licensed by Nutone Records (Yoga Revolution, Love Holding Love), Putumayo (Yoga), Sounds True (Best of Wah'!, Kirtan Nation), Intentcity (Buddha Café Vol 2), White Swan Music (Jai Ma White Swan Yoga Masters), Gaiam (Women's Yoga Chants), as well as various international companies (Music Mosaic, Music Brokers Argentina, Spirit Yoga Berlin, U.K. Tara Lee).
In 2012, Wah started using her music to explore healing - teaching workshops, writing a book on healing and performing The Healing Concert, an evening length concert of ambient music with calming Blisslights designed to induce relaxation and rejuvenation. She performed The Healing Concert in planetariums, theaters, conference centers, universities and churches and began lecturing on the nature of healing and how it can be used to increase receptivity. Her record label released Savasana 3: Natural Beauty (2013) and Healing: A Vibrational Exchange (2014) in support of this new direction.
Discography
Studio albums
1984: Japji Sahib (self-released)
1996: Child’s Play (Cherdi Kala Music)
1997: Chanting with Wah! (Wah! Music)
1998: Transformation (Wah! Music)
1999: CD Krishna (Wah! Music)
2001: Hidden in the Name (Wah! Music)
2001: Savasana (Wah! Music)
2002: Opium (Wah! Music)
2003: Jai Jai Jai (Wah! Music)
2004: Lokaha (Wah! Music)
2005: Unplugged (Wah! Music)
2006: Savasana*2 (Wah! Music)
2006: Embrace (Wah! Music)
2006: Best of Wah! (Sounds True)
2008: Love Holding Love (Nutone Music)
2010: Maa (Wah! Music)
2012: Loops N Grooves (Wah! Music)
2012: Opening to Bliss (Sounds True)
2013: Savasana 3: Natural Beauty (Wah! Music)
2014: Healing: A Vibrational Exchange Book & CD (Wah! Music)
References
^"Wah! The WOW in Kirtan". Dharma Lounge. March 29, 2011.
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This article is about the American new age band For the British post punk band see Pete Wylie Wah pronounced WAAH is a U S band that performs and produces music for the new age and yoga market The female lead singer Wah 1 whose legal name is Wah Devi and the band s name are synonymous Wah s mystical relaxation music CD Savasana 2 has sold over 50 000 units worldwide and continues to draw attention in the yoga community 3 and beyond Wah s music is often compared to that of Sade Zero 7 and India Arie but her latest releases such as Maa reflect the gritty dance grooves of her live performances 4 Contents 1 Biography 2 Discography 2 1 Studio albums 3 References 4 External linksBiography EditBorn to a professor father and a professional violinist mother Wah grew up in a musical and intellectually stimulating environment She was a musician singer dancer and conservatory student when she attended Oberlin College Conservatory Wah traveled to Ghana and Nigeria with the Philadelphia based Arthur Hall Afro American Dance Ensemble She was enrolled at the University of Ghana for a year of study at their African Dance and Music program but a government coup cut short her stay When she returned to the U S Wah finished her performing arts degree at Oberlin and moved to New York City where she danced and choreographed most notably for the Angela Caponigro Dance Company composed and performed music and tried to cultivate the sense of community she had found in Africa Wah joined an ashram and lived with ten other Kundalini yoga enthusiasts in Brooklyn She spent 15 years there and then moved to New Mexico to serve the mission of its charismatic leader Yogi Bhajan After three years the leader s involvement in corruption and scandal caused her to separate from the group and she joined Amma also known as Mata Amṛtanandamayi Devi shortly thereafter Wah maintained a private and public association with Amma attending her meditation programs and performing concerts to benefit her charitable activities Wah took the rudiments of classical Indian music she had learned at Oberlin 5 and played for her housemates in the ashram during the 1980s mimicking North Indian classical and folk styles Early albums Guruka Shabad Japji Sahib Vol I III and a children s yoga product Child s Play Affirmations for Children to Sing and Dramatize reflect her eclectic musical education 6 In 1997 the Wah Music label was started After several years of performing and experimentation Wah moved with her husband and young daughter to Manhattan Beach and began making CDs professionally Her early performances in Los Angeles included opening for Hole with front woman Courtney Love 7 From 1999 to 2002 Wah worked for Triloka Records and managed vocalist Krishna Das booking tours and performing with him on violin and bass She subsequently returned to her own career 8 and built a successful following with CD releases Savasana Hidden in the Name and Jai Jai Jai 9 She also wrote a book compiling her teachings in yoga and yogic philosophy called Dedicating Your Life to Spirit 10 Wah was featured on the cover of Yoga magazine in September 2008 11 Her music was licensed by Nutone Records Yoga Revolution Love Holding Love Putumayo Yoga Sounds True Best of Wah Kirtan Nation Intentcity Buddha Cafe Vol 2 White Swan Music Jai Ma White Swan Yoga Masters Gaiam Women s Yoga Chants as well as various international companies Music Mosaic Music Brokers Argentina Spirit Yoga Berlin U K Tara Lee In 2012 Wah started using her music to explore healing teaching workshops writing a book on healing and performing The Healing Concert an evening length concert of ambient music with calming Blisslights designed to induce relaxation and rejuvenation She performed The Healing Concert in planetariums theaters conference centers universities and churches and began lecturing on the nature of healing and how it can be used to increase receptivity Her record label released Savasana 3 Natural Beauty 2013 and Healing A Vibrational Exchange 2014 in support of this new direction Discography EditStudio albums Edit 1984 Japji Sahib self released 1996 Child s Play Cherdi Kala Music 1997 Chanting with Wah Wah Music 1998 Transformation Wah Music 1999 CD Krishna Wah Music 2001 Hidden in the Name Wah Music 2001 Savasana Wah Music 2002 Opium Wah Music 2003 Jai Jai Jai Wah Music 2004 Lokaha Wah Music 2005 Unplugged Wah Music 2006 Savasana 2 Wah Music 2006 Embrace Wah Music 2006 Best of Wah Sounds True 2008 Love Holding Love Nutone Music 2010 Maa Wah Music 2012 Loops N Grooves Wah Music 2012 Opening to Bliss Sounds True 2013 Savasana 3 Natural Beauty Wah Music 2014 Healing A Vibrational Exchange Book amp CD Wah Music References Edit Wah The WOW in Kirtan Dharma Lounge March 29 2011 Savasana Wah October 26 2004 Zen in the City Yoga at the Great Lawn Gaiam Life June 22 2010 Wah April 10 2010 Music for the Soul Chanting for Healing Devotion Evolution An Interview with Wah Integral Yoga Magazine April 1 2005 Wah Music Collection Two Wah at AllMusic Wah Biography Wah Music LA Yoga Sitting Down with Wah February 1 2007 The Top Five Yoga Rock Stars September 1 2009 External links EditWah at AllMusic Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Wah band amp oldid 1124901380, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
