On August 27, 2024 a special kirtan service in celebration of the anniversary of the birth of Swamini Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda was held at the Integral Yoga Institute of New York. Special highlights of the program included special guest, Sita Michelle Coltrane, daughter of John and Alice Coltrane and a group of Swamini’s devotees who led a kirtan. Swami Dayananda offered a puja.
This program also featured a screening of the world premiere of the new documentary, “Divine Harmony: Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda’s Spiritual Journey with Swami Satchidananda.” This documentary was produced in honor of “The Year of Alice,” the 2024-2025 initiative that celebrates the life work of Alice Coltrane sponsored by The John & Alice Coltrane Home and the Coltrane Family, in partnership with Impulse!
In the 1970’s, Alice Aparna Coltrane became a student of Swami Satchidananda. It proved to be a life altering educational experience and Alice became immersed in devotion and elevation for the rest of her years on earth. Her music and teaching, which we will hear in this special service celebrating her birthday, reflect her lifelong study, and incorporate the many threads of her musical and devotional life which began with her playing in the Baptist church in Detroit as a young girl. Together we will honor the legacy of musicianship and devotion to god consciousness in these times when our world so needs to hear and be inspired by her dedication to humanity.
Watch the documentary here. More information about Swamini here, the Alice & John Coltrane Home here.
