We gratefully acknowledge our work and play takes place
on the traditional, unceded, occupied territories
of the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish (Sḵwxwú7mesh),
and Musqueam (Xwméthkwyiem) Nations.
Sandra Leigh is a Creative Wellness Music Producer based in Vancouver, B.C.
She’s the main artist presenting Give Peace a Chant (GPaC) ℗ Sandya Records
As a multidisciplinary creator + producer, Ms. Leigh, (pronounced Lee),
emphasizes a mix of genre + culture in her music, blending uniquely captivating
transcendental sounds with depth and musical drive.
Sandra hosted a long run of GPaC live music events held in Kitsilano for many years (see past events). 
The Give Peace a Chant music project started as a community singing event.
Sandra toured the GPaC music project both locally and abroad.
Along the way, she began recording Give Peace a Chant ℗ Sandya Records
Listen to full versions of all Give Peace a Chant CDs (via Bandcamp)
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
Sandra wrote, hosted and co-produced
the community television series, ‘Yoga Moves for Every Body’,
an exercise + wellness program that aired on Shaw TV, Vancouver, Channel 4,
+ Shaw Calgary and Shaw Multicultural Channel.
Shaw TV is now closed, and has been off the air, since 2017.
Yoga Moves for Every Body is now available on YouTube as Yoga Moves Online.
and features original soundtrack by Give Peace a Chant
Sandra Leigh currently presents wellness + music classes in Vancouver, BC.
Scroll down GPaC memory lane…
and thanks for dropping by!
REMEMBERING A COMMUNITY:
In October 2001, a small group of yoga teachers
were inspired to start a weekly musical event in Yaletown, Vancouver.
They called it ‘Give Peace a Chant’ Friday chant night,
a community singing experience for sacred music, meditative chant,
visual art, dance and community connections with some of Vancouver’s finest musicians!
Sharing beautiful memories!
For many years GPaC hosted many amazing local guest artists and musicians – these sacred music gatherings included First Nation prayers with Aline LaFlamme & friends, chants from around the world from Joseph Pepe Danza, Navaro Franco, Amir Peter O’Loughlin, Greg Valou, Jerry Desvoignes, Stefan Cihelka, Tina Pashumati James, Prashant Michael John, Raghunath Ritch, Anand David, Wade Imre Morrisette, Lyle Povah, Holly Burke, Robyn Carrigan, Meshē, the late Chantal Jolly, Sparrow, Nathan Aswell, Patrick Pennefather & Sheinagh Anderson, Troy Taylor (presented Bharatanatyam), Rob Scharein, Neeraja Aptikar, Dhyan Nirmal, Kirtan Vancouver, ISKCON Friends, Nitai Ram, Chaitanya Chandra, The Bhakti Bros., Jeffrey Armstrong, Satyananda Yoga, Maggie Reagh, Vince Gowmon, Zamir Dhanji, Heidi Groschler, Lorne Mallin, Maalaa, Rueben Prensky & Zoey Wren (Anaya Hawk), Melinda Michael, Kim Fischer, Steve Elliot, Wendi Lacusta, Harminder Gill, Valéry Bruneau, Geneviéve Layton-Cartier, Jessica Amrita, Sarah Webster, Harreson Sito, Nenad Jankovich, Yoga in Daily Life, Jambhavan, Wendy DeMos, Kate Schendel, Laura O’Reilly, Geetanjali Joshi, Jim Balkin, Jesse, Art, Vidula, Nicole and many more (apologies if I’ve forgotten you). Thanks to all!
International guest artists included The late, great Shyamdas, Karnamrita Dasi, Mayapuris, Gauravani, Radhanath Swami, Jai Uttal, Shantala – The Music of Heather and Benjy Werthheimer, Dave Stringer, SriKala, Jaya Lakshmi, and Women of Bhakti. We fondly remember all of these artists, their events and musical contributions in Vancouver, BC.
Keep scrolling down memory lane,
Sandra Leigh’s photos + memories,
GPaC friends and events, 2001 – 2025:
opening for Wade Imre Morissette:
Sandra Leigh & Itamar Erez – Give Peace a Chant, 2001
Banyen Books, In-House Kirtan, 2004
Sandra Leigh in India,
Kusum Sarovar, 2008
Kirtan Vancouver Outdoor Festival, 2010
Holly, Sparrow, Sandra and
visiting kirtan artist, Gauravani
at Kirtan Vancouver Festival, 2010
Remembering Peace Through Music,
Give Peace a Chant presented:
a full day
sound and mantra festival w/ many special guests, including First Nation’s blessings.
Held at St. Paul’s Labyrinth, Vancouver on November 11, 2011
Sandra Leigh
at the Goshala in Braj, India, 2011
Special Guest, Shyamdas
Thanks to Tina ji & Loka Yoga
for inviting (late) beloved Shyamdas ji to Whistler
where he loved the skiing! Shyamdas’ kirtan
– raising the roof off Banyen Books, 2011
Kirtan Vancouver Festival
(L to R) w/ Sparrow, Greg Valou,
Ananda Murti Das, Yogindra Das,
Sandra Leigh, Holly Burke, 2012
Kirtan Vancouver Festival
Karnamrita Dasi, Neeraja Aptikar, Sandra Leigh, 2012
Sound & Mantra Training Course
held in North Wales, UK, 2013
Festival of India in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
w/ Karnamrita Dasi, 2013
Diwali Festival at the Roundhouse, 2014
Sandra had to stop playing for a time because she underwent bilateral wrist and hand surgeries, from which she has fully recovered, and has returned to nearly everything – except hand stands and lugging music equipment!
As a result GPaC isn’t hosting regular events anymore.
Sandra is currently located in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
She teaches yoga and explores music with all ages.
We honour that our events take place on traditional, unceded, occupied territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish (Sḵwxwú7mesh), and Musqueam (Xwméthkwyiem) Nations.
May All Beings Be Peaceful and Happy!