Biography

Kristin "Luna" Ray is a singer-songwriter, workshop leader, and
advocate for wellness and spiritual growth.  Over the last
decade, she
has traveled extensively throughout the world sharing music through
performance, workshops, kirtans (call and response chanting), and
community work with hospice, and in schools with children. She is
currently involved in an artist collaboration entitled the Bhakti
Vinyasa Project, a Live Music and Yoga Experience.  When she’s not
traveling she resides part time in Asheville, NC, and part time in Costa
Rica where she has co-founded the True Nature Education Center.
(www.TrueNatureEducation.com)

In 2009 Luna released "Where Heaven Meets the Earth".  Reflecting
her world travels to India, Costa Rica, and Fiji, the album features a
number of prominent musicians playing unique world instruments such
as the kanun (Turkey), tablas (India), the Oud (Persia), and numerous
others.  This world music backdrop supports Luna's folk-inspired
acoustic guitar, and lyrical storylines that address themes of spiritual
growth.


In 2012 Luna will be releasing  a new world-music inspired kirtan
album entitled “One Shared Heart.”  The album will feature
internationally acclaimed guest artists Wah!, Girish, Alvin Young (Sean
Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band), and more.  The songs on the album
are diverse in styles from around the world, utilizing various Sanskrit
mantras, danceable grooves, and featuring the pure and angelic voice
of Luna. The album is set for an International Release Date of February
14th (Valentines day) and will be distributed by the prominent record
label Spirit Voyage.
 

Luna has collaborated with and shared the stage with recording artists
such as Wah!, David Newman,
Donna DeLory River Guerguerian,
Shimshai, Bhagavan Das, and Girish. Luna believes that music is vital to
maintaing health and well-being.  She is committed to sharing music in
a way that awakens a deep remembrance of our truest Self.