Samsara started 7 years ago in the interior of BC by accident when songwriter/drummer Thomas Thomas of Trinidad and Tobago and wife Devaki Chatterton of Vancouver BC an ex Hare Krsna singer/drummer and daughter of well known Hare Krsna musician Bahudak Das, were asked to put something together for a grass roots festival The Cherryville Festicval of the Arts. Thomas' reggea/soca influences and Devaki's folk/rock/Indian background affected how the songs were played and ended up with a dancy vibe that people were starved for. Thomas songs speak to people as they are direct and heartfelt, lacking in pretension and Devaki has an emotional spirited energy that together has been spearheading a new Canadian sound fusing the rhythm & passion of the Caribbean with the excitement & soul of rock & funk music!Samsaras legendary reputation for working crowds into dancing frenzies while building strong spiritual bonds with their fans have driven them further & further into the busy touring circuit of Western Canada - propelling them to become one of the most successful independent touring bands in BC.With over 1,500 shows under their belts Samsara has sold thousands of albums independently from the stage and their 4th album set for release this summer is already receiving critical acclaim.At the forefront of the arts in thier region Samsara founded and directs the Komasket Music Fesitval in Vernon BC - www.komasketmusicfestival.com as well as countless arts & culture events around the Okanagan year round.
