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JAYA is a
Madison, WI based group of musicians
known for their subtle, uplifting
blend of voice, guitar, dulcimer,
percussion and other instruments.
Their members, Velga Dunis, Sumner
Matteson, Jim Powell and Beth
Wortzel began playing together
informally at meditation circles,
retreats and weddings. In 1986 they
decided to produce their first
album. It was at that time that they
chose the name, JAYA, which means
spiritual victory. They
have produced 8 more albums since
then. They lead kiirtans regularly at
a yoga center in Madison and hold
concerts of their original songs and
chants. Jaya's music has been
influenced by folk music and Eastern
devotional chants, but can not be
described by either of these.
Beth WortzeI
Dulcimer, percussion, vocals
Jim Powell
Guitar, dulcimer, tambura, vocals
Sumner Matteson
Guitar. vocals
Velga Dunis
Vocals
Don Roberts
Vocals, percussion |
