Snatam Kaur
Overture Center-Capitol Theater 201 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Snatum Kaur, an American singer raised in the Sikh and Kundalini Yoga traditions, recites Sikh hymns in a crystal clear voice to a new-agey backing band playing traditional Indian instruments like sitar and tablas. Think super intentional Enya or low-key Deva Premal. At times solemn, at others, soaring, her music stirs the soul and shakes the hips. The prolific artist and author has released 25 albums of songs and chants since 2000. Also a peace activist, Kaur was on near constant tour from 2003-09, playing at schools, hospices and juvenile detention centers. And Oprah’s into her.