Ani Choying Drolma
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Internationally acclaimed for her simply stunning interpretations of Buddhist mantras and songs, ANI CHOYING DROLMA has been described as "one of the finest singers of her generation living in the Himalayas". A Buddhist nun from Nepal, Ani Choying Drolma has enchanted audiences from Hamburg to Hong Kong with the vivid purity of her voice. Ani Choying Drolma will perform her much anticipated Australian debut at the Theatre Royal.
From the age of 13, Ani Choying Drolma was trained in the sacred chants at Nagi Gompa in the Kathmandu valley of Nepal. She joined the monastery to escape an abusive father - there she learned to forgive and found her talent as a chant master. Her remarkable voice was discovered in 1993 by American guitarist Steve Tibbits who combined with her to record her first CD "Cho". Released in 1997, the album was a sensation in the US.
13 CDs, a movie soundtrack and a Buddha Bar compilation later, Ani Choying Drolma performs around the world to provide funds for her many humanitarian projects. In Nepal, she has become a national icon for peace and the empowerment of women - to her fans globally, she is the beautiful soulful voice that transforms ordinary experience.
Ani Choying Drolma in concert presents a sublime blend of ancient and modern in a program of Tibetan Buddhist chants and traditional songs from the Himalaya. The power of her voice draws on a complex mix of devotion, confidence and raw emotion to present a rare musical treat that is authentic and straight from the heart. Magnificent and contemplative, haunting, simple and surreal - this is music that will usher you into another world.
For more information about Ani Choying Drolma, please visit her official website www.choying.com
Ani Choying Drolma is presented in Australia by Jamchen Buddhist Centre, supported by Chris Hooper Promotions.
From the age of 13, Ani Choying Drolma was trained in the sacred chants at Nagi Gompa in the Kathmandu valley of Nepal. She joined the monastery to escape an abusive father - there she learned to forgive and found her talent as a chant master. Her remarkable voice was discovered in 1993 by American guitarist Steve Tibbits who combined with her to record her first CD "Cho". Released in 1997, the album was a sensation in the US.
13 CDs, a movie soundtrack and a Buddha Bar compilation later, Ani Choying Drolma performs around the world to provide funds for her many humanitarian projects. In Nepal, she has become a national icon for peace and the empowerment of women - to her fans globally, she is the beautiful soulful voice that transforms ordinary experience.
Ani Choying Drolma in concert presents a sublime blend of ancient and modern in a program of Tibetan Buddhist chants and traditional songs from the Himalaya. The power of her voice draws on a complex mix of devotion, confidence and raw emotion to present a rare musical treat that is authentic and straight from the heart. Magnificent and contemplative, haunting, simple and surreal - this is music that will usher you into another world.
For more information about Ani Choying Drolma, please visit her official website www.choying.com
Ani Choying Drolma is presented in Australia by Jamchen Buddhist Centre, supported by Chris Hooper Promotions.
