Welcome!
We are happy to present a special Kirtan concert, which will take place at the beautiful Gothic Revival Hare Krishna Temple near Yorkville, at 243 Avenue Road, Toronto.
As part of our North American Tour, this is our third stop, after a grand opening event in Montreal, and another at the legendary Matchless Gifts in New York City. We will also be going to Ottawa.
Come join us in a loving, blissful, joyful, playful mood for an afternoon of recreation and relaxation. Also, there will be a delicious meal prepared by Govinda’s.
Bader will be playing his album, “From Here to Eternity”, in its entirety. It was inspired by many kirtan sessions, as well as many meditation sessions. He will be accompanied by Genevieve Duplin on saxophone and Gabriel Glendon on bass guitar, as well as others.
Testimonials:
“For anyone that didn’t listen to Bader’s piano kirtan, it is so beautiful.”
– Jahnavi Harrison
“For anyone that didn’t listen to Bader’s piano kirtan, it is so beautiful.”
– Jahnavi Harrison
“Bader’s new album is full of devotion, curiosity and beauty. His always sensitive and peaceful style is well present; we can sing and meditate with it – and the melodies invite us to reflect and introspect. This is an album to play and play again.”
– Ana Lucia Lanatta, pianist and composer.
– Ana Lucia Lanatta, pianist and composer.
“The quality of music and the mix of all the instruments used is outstanding. The melodies are very catchy. Every time I finish listening with one song, the melody sticks in my head and mind the rest of the day. The voices of the singers are full of passion and ecstasy.”
– Sleiman
– Sleiman
“When listening to Bader, you close your eyes and you can feel his beautiful energy. It feels like your soul is on a magical journey, free from your body and it is dancing, twirling and shining bringing you to a place of pure love. You are reminded that we are much bigger than what we think we are 
“
– Lina Maggio
“– Lina Maggio
Bader’s music is spiritual music for the soul.
You can listen to a few tracks on YouTube
You can listen to a few tracks on YouTube
– Beloved
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tiTF7hbSg4
– Hari’s Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOEX4r5_Nso
– The Krishna Song
https://youtu.be/nyYsOFyFaPM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tiTF7hbSg4
– Hari’s Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOEX4r5_Nso
– The Krishna Song
https://youtu.be/nyYsOFyFaPM
“From Here to Eternity” will be available for sale at the concert, as well as Bader’s other albums.
Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Show starts at 3:00 pm.
Blessed Vegan Dinner at 5:00 p.m.
Show starts at 3:00 pm.
Blessed Vegan Dinner at 5:00 p.m.
Contribution, including dinner: $20-25.
Please send the contribution to reserve your spot by PayPal , or by Interac e-Trasnfer to badersoma108@gmail.com
Or you can pay at the door.
Or you can pay at the door.
Please grace this program with your kind presence!
Invite your friends!
For any questions, please call or text (514) 506-5154.
Thank you for your support.
Biography
===Bader Soma===
Bader discovered kirtan in 2016. He then went on a six-month pilgrimage in India. Since 2018, Bader started performing kirtan often. On the 10th of March 2020, Bader released a single entitled “Madhuram Medley,” a sweet selection of his favorite compositions and kirtan melodies. It was recorded live at home. On the 16th of April, 2022, Bader released his first kirtan album of original compositions entitled “Govinda’s Grace” in Montreal, in which he sang, played guitar, piano, and harmonium. He then went on a tour to share the album in Toronto, New York, and at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Bader also organizes kirtan events, retreats, and festivals. The Kirtan Festival Celebration in Mascouche was attended by 150+ people in 2024.
===Bader Soma===
Bader discovered kirtan in 2016. He then went on a six-month pilgrimage in India. Since 2018, Bader started performing kirtan often. On the 10th of March 2020, Bader released a single entitled “Madhuram Medley,” a sweet selection of his favorite compositions and kirtan melodies. It was recorded live at home. On the 16th of April, 2022, Bader released his first kirtan album of original compositions entitled “Govinda’s Grace” in Montreal, in which he sang, played guitar, piano, and harmonium. He then went on a tour to share the album in Toronto, New York, and at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Bader also organizes kirtan events, retreats, and festivals. The Kirtan Festival Celebration in Mascouche was attended by 150+ people in 2024.
Bader also plays piano. He has been playing the piano since 2012. Bader is self-taught, and has never taken a piano course. Ever since he started playing, he has been composing his own music. His music is often contemplative, nostalgic, and whimsical, with sensitive colouring and expressive phrasing. Bader also loves to play music from Ludovico Einaudi and Yann Tiersen. On October 30th 2016, Bader released his first studio album, “EntheoGenesis,” which was also the day he played his first concert in Montréal. Since then, Bader has played at several concerts, shows, and private events. He also embarked on a North American tour to promote his album, where he played in Toronto, New York, and Ottawa. On the 26th of October, Bader released his second album “As Above, So Below.” He then performed in Beirut and Sydney.
Website
https://badersoma.com/
https://badersoma.com/
Documentary from 2020
https://youtu.be/ULrg8KFHCJ0
https://youtu.be/ULrg8KFHCJ0
Ray of Moonlight (Live at Kirtan Festival Celebration 2021)
https://youtu.be/GfKwIN1cJtE
https://youtu.be/GfKwIN1cJtE
Kirtan Festival Celebration 2022 Montage
https://youtu.be/SNJ7S2W2xII
https://youtu.be/SNJ7S2W2xII