Cosmic Kirtan with Franko Heke

Cosmic Kirtan | Ancient mantra | One unified voice

Cosmic Kirtan is a heart opening, participatory singing journey where voices gather in devotion, resonance and unity. Guided by Franko Heke, the experience weaves call and response mantra through Māori, Sanskrit, English, African, Gumukī and star singing, creating a living field of sound and prayer.

The journey begins gently with meditation and breath, inviting presence and grounding. From there, the group is guided into waves of mantra and melody, where the voice becomes the primary instrument and the collective breath carries the song. No singing experience is needed — you are held, guided and welcomed exactly as you are.

Cosmic Kirtan is both ancient and expansive. It is a space to soften the heart, release the mind and remember connection — to yourself, to community, and to something greater. This is not a performance, but a shared offering, where every voice matters and devotion becomes collective.

• Open the heart and cultivate emotional release

• Build a powerful sense of connection and belonging

• Activate the voice as a tool for confidence and self expression

• Create coherence between breath, body and mind

Franko Heke

Franko Heke is a visionary musician, father, and cultural bridge between worlds—merging the ancient and the modern through his creation of Future Mantra, a powerful fusion of kirtan, reggae, folk, and electronica. Of Ngāpuhi Māori and Italian descent, Franko channels ancestral wisdom through mantra, rhythm, and ceremony, crafting immersive experiences that transcend performance and become collective acts of healing, joy, and remembrance.

Over the past year and a half, Franko has been touring the world, sharing his sound and spirit across continents. Much of this journey has been in collaboration with Mose, one of the world’s leading producers of medicine dance music and a bridge-maker in the global conscious music movement. Together, they have held cacao dance ceremonies across the globe—guiding thousands through music, movement, and deep connection. Franko has also toured and performed with artists including Xavier Rudd, Sam Garrett, Ayla Nereo and Equanimous, bringing his Future Mantra & Dance ceremonies to international stages and communities worldwide.

Contribution

Sliding Scale 10-15mil

We're excited to have Franko back at Awake! Check out his performance from last time he was with us: