Prem Vidu

Prem Vidu is a Phoenix based sacred music artist. Originally from Waukesha, Wisconsin. Blessed to be raised by musical parents and having grown up on the sweet sounds of barbershop and dominant 7 chords. He started singing at the age of 5, but dropped that for percussion at 8. A few years later he met the teacher, Mr Serwey, who would open up the world for him. Diving into global music thru percussion was an all expansive experience, and it ignited his hunger, and ear, for world flavors. This eventually lead him to complete a BFA in Percussion Performance & Jazz Studies from Northern Illinois University.

Vidu has performed internationally throughout his music career. Most notably;in the original cast of Blast! - a Broadway show in london, in Panorama - a carnival steel Pan competition in Trinidad & Tobago, and performing with his parents in Russia in the 8th annual St. Petersburg's Barbershop Festival.

Vidu was always interested in the intention behind the music more than the music itself. The search for depth led him to explore music as a tool of prayer and an expression of devotion. eventually leading him to the world of shamanism and plant medicines. It was here, in sacred ceremony, he a would have a vision that would change his life course forever.

"there is no shorter umbilical to your soul
than singing!"

And so, at the age of 35, he started singing again. He now combines a decade of leading medicine ceremonies, a decade of chanting, and a lifetime of musical experience which he channels all into facilitating sacred music gatherings. He currently leads the project, "The Band of Now," which is known for facilitating kirtans in the Phoenix Valley and beyond.

He invites all to share their voices together in devotion, and to co-create a sacred space for
healing, peace and joy to be cultivated!

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