Throughout the ages and across cultures, prayer through song and simple body movement has been a powerful vehicle for connecting with the Divine. ONE LOVE weaves together ancient and contemporary prayer songs and chants from a rainbow of spiritual traditions and practices, including Hindu Kirtan, Sufi Zikr, earth-based religions, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism and more.
The band, led by singer-songwriter and Interfaith Minister Jody Kessler, describes their unique program as an “interfaith devotional chanting experience.” They emphasize the word “experience” because they present their work not as a performance but rather as a participatory co-creation, as they invite the audience to join in with singing and prayerful movement.
ONE LOVE features Kessler on guitar and vocals, Doug Shire on keyboard and harmonium, Kristin Sharkey on percussion, vocals and keyboard, and Joe Smellow on percussion and an array of flutes, didgeridoo, and more. In addition, the band is often joined by guest musicians from areas where they perform.
Their debut CD, self-titled, has 72 minutes of uplifting and heartful chanting--a musical celebration of global prayer.