"Gandhi - Mantras Of Compassion" is an upcoming album by the acclaimed composer Ricky Kej, set to release on July 14, 2025, under Downtown Records. This 40-minute journey is a unique blend of music and spoken word, featuring the noble words of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi interspersed with Kej's evocative compositions.
The album brings together a stellar lineup of collaborators, including Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Zeke Listenbee, Mazha S. Muhammed, Gopu Krishnan, Erwilian, and Ricky Dillard, each contributing their distinctive sounds to create a rich tapestry of melodies. The tracks, such as "Compassion (Karuna)," "Empathy (Vaishnava Janato)," and "Be The Change," are inspired by the teachings and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, exploring themes of unity, compassion, and devotion.
"Gandhi - Mantras Of Compassion" is not just an album; it's an experience that invites you to reflect on the profound messages of peace, love, and understanding. With its diverse range of instruments and vocal styles, the album offers a global perspective, drawing from various musical traditions to create a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Whether you're a fan of Ricky Kej's previous work or new to his music, this album promises to be a captivating exploration of the power of compassion and the enduring legacy of Gandhi.
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Tracks
Compassion (Karuna)Ricky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Kailash Satyarthi, Shivaraj Natraj, Erwilian, Ron Korb, Alexander Lloyd Blake, Esin Aydıngöz, Tonality
Kailash Satyarthi Speaks - Gandhi is ImmortalRicky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Erwilian, Kailash Satyarthi
MahatmaRicky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Kailash Satyarthi, Shivaraj Natraj, Siddhartha Belmannu, Erwilian, Prakash Sontakke, Eric Holtan
Coexist (Ekam)Ricky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Kailash Satyarthi, Sumathy Ram, Anita Lerche, Heidi Breyer, Erwilian, Gopu Krishnan, Devan Ekambaram, OM Voices
Kailash Satyarthi Speaks - ReligionRicky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Erwilian, Kailash Satyarthi
We Are One (Raghupati Raghava)Ricky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Kailash Satyarthi, Ronu Majumdar, Erwilian, Esin Aydıngöz, Adelmo Guidarelli
SamsaraRicky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Kailash Satyarthi, George Varghese, Shivaraj Natraj, Erwilian, Philip Lawrence, Leandro Alvarez
Kailash Satyarthi Speaks - OnenessRicky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Erwilian, Kailash Satyarthi
Empathy (Vaishnava Janato)Ricky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Kailash Satyarthi, Remy Le Boeuf, Pascal Le Boeuf, Purbayan Chatterjee, Jarrett Johnson, Dave Gross, Erwilian, Le Boeuf Brothers
Devotion (Payoji)Ricky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Kailash Satyarthi, Erwilian, Mak Grgic, Shivaraj Natraj, Ronu Majumdar, Camille Zamora, Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz
The Lord's Prayer (Sarvesa)Rev. Dr. Paul Poovathingal, Manoj George, Ricky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Kailash Satyarthi, 100 Priests & 100 Nuns from India, Rakesh Chaurasia, Erwilian, Rocio Marron
Where Are My RainbowsRicky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Kailash Satyarthi, Armand Hutton, Vito Gregoli, Michelle Jones, Shivaraj Natraj, Peter Yarrow, Erwilian
Be The ChangeRicky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Kailash Satyarthi, Ron Korb, Michael Repper, Shivaraj Natraj, Don Hart, Seay, Stewart Copeland, New York Youth Symphony, Stephen Powell
Kailash Satyarthi Speaks - Gandhi's LifeRicky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Erwilian, Kailash Satyarthi
Abide With MeRicky Kej, Tina Guo, Masa Takumi, Kailash Satyarthi, Zeke Listenbee, Mazha.S.Muhammed, Gopu Krishnan, Erwilian, Ricky Dillard
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