The enchanting song Swarupananda—translated as “the bliss of self-realization, consciousness, and infinity”—brings the spiritual mantras of the revered Sri Chinmoy to life through a masterful fusion of sound. Composed by Sri Chinmoy, a renowned teacher of spirituality and mindfulness, the track is expertly arranged by Grammy-nominated pianist Misha Tsiganov, blending world fusion with elements of contemporary jazz.

Laila’s mysterious and soulful vocals weave seamlessly with the evocative piano of Tsiganov, the dynamic percussion of Samuel Torres, and the resonant bass of Boris Kozlov, creating a rich and immersive listening experience. Adding to the vibrant tapestry of sound is the brilliant trumpet of Alex Sipiagin, whose performance elevates the track to new heights.

Together, this ensemble of extraordinary musicians creates a unique and vibrant expression of Sri Chinmoy’s profound teachings, inviting listeners into a transcendent musical journey.

Laila’s heartfelt and emotionally charged singing in Do Not Cry is deeply moving, as if her voice is crying out in a moment of vulnerability, pleading with an earnest, tender intensity.

This powerful track is from the album "Awake! Arise! Songs of Sri Chinmoy", written by renowned meditation and spirituality teacher Sri Chinmoy, with arrangements by two-time Grammy-nominated pianist Misha Tsiganov. It also features the virtuosic saxophone of Premik Russell Tubbs, whose soulful playing enhances the emotional depth of the piece. The mixing and mastering were expertly handled by David Darlington, a multi-Grammy award-winning sound engineer and producer, ensuring the song’s powerful essence is beautifully captured.

Ranjana Nadi Tire is a beautiful track from the album “Awake! Arise! Songs of Sri Chinmoy”. Written by the renowned Bengali meditation teacher Sri Chinmoy, the title translates to “On the Shores of Delight-River.”

Laila Faerman’s singing is deeply expressive, with a voice that effortlessly conveys emotion and sincerity, drawing listeners in with its subtle depth and power.

The track features a contemporary classical arrangement by two-time Grammy-nominated pianist Misha Tsiganov, with the masterful playing of Austrian cellist Shamita Achenbäck-König and the soulful flute of Premik Russell Tubbs.

Mixing and mastering were expertly handled by multi-Grammy award-winning sound engineer David Darlington, capturing the emotional essence of the song.

O Bujhi Kanu Jai is a mesmerizing track from the album “Awake! Arise! Songs of Sri Chinmoy”. Written by the renowned Bengali meditation teacher Sri Chinmoy, the song’s title translates to “There Goes Kanu,” a name for the Hindu god Krishna.

Laila’s heartfelt performance captivates with emotional intensity, delivering the song’s profound message with stunning sincerity. Her voice is both tender and powerful, drawing listeners in with its depth.

Arranged by two-time Grammy-nominated pianist Misha Tsiganov, the track blends jazz and world music elements, enhanced by the virtuosic saxophone of Premik Russell Tubbs. The mixing and mastering, overseen by multi-Grammy award-winning engineer David Darlington, perfectly capture the song’s emotional essence.

This captivating release features spiritual mantras written by the renowned Sri Chinmoy, a revered teacher of spirituality, meditation, and mindfulness, expertly arranged in a world-fusion style by Grammy-nominated pianist Misha Tsiganov. The song blends powerful melodies with diverse instrumentation, including Tsiganov’s evocative piano, the soulful flute and bansuri of Premik Russell Tubbs, the rhythmic percussion of Samuel Torres, the deep bass of Boris Kozlov, and the dynamic drumming of Donald Edwards. Together, they create a unique fusion of sound that brings Sri Chinmoy’s profound teachings to life in a vibrant, musical expression.

Beauty Came to Me is a single recorded alongside the album “Awake! Arise! Songs of Sri Chinmoy”, but never before released. Laila Faerman’s voice radiates beauty, sincerity, and tenderness, perfectly capturing the song’s essence.

The track features two-time Grammy-nominated Misha Tsiganov on piano, whose soulful arrangements blend jazz and classical influences, and virtuoso Premik Russell Tubbs on flute, whose playing adds depth and grace to the piece.

Written by Sri Chinmoy, a revered teacher of spirituality, the song reflects his profound belief in beauty as a spiritual force that transcends the physical world. Together, these musicians bring Sri Chinmoy’s vision to life with elegance and emotional depth.