The ep is a collection of songs based on my love for mantra with English translations and stories from my life wrapped around the mantras in a diverse musical style that I call "AMBIENT KUNDALINI DANCE ROCK". The mantras/stories I have chosen are ones that empower me and keep me grounded during this time of growth, expansion, and human consciousness shift. YolandaNanda is available for purchase exclusively through this website at a "pay what you will" price point with all monies donated to the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition https://blacktrans.org until Sept 4, 2020. After Sept 4, YolandaNanda will be sold here and iTunes/Apple Music, as well as all major digital distributors such as Amazon, CD Baby, BandCamp, etc, and available for listening on Spotify. After Sept 4, 2020 YolandaNanda will include 2 MORE SONGS! Physical cds are available now at KUNAKI: http://kunaki.com/mSales.asp?PublisherId=136674

Doo Wop Musical Theater Inspirational Blues Pop Gospel with a Trans-tastic twist from Blues Hall of Fame and GLBT Hall of Fame Award Winner. Rooted in American Southern Blues, Doo Wop, Country and Southern Gospel.

Rev. Yolanda is a singer/songwriter/trans-femme genderqueer performance artist and interfaith minister, originally from Muscle Shoals Alabama- The Hit Recording Capital Of The World. Rev. Yolanda's body of musical work has been honored with induction into the The GLBT Hall Of Fame, the Blues Hall of Fame, and two MAC Awards. Rev. Yolanda is currently working on a full length, autobiographical musical theater piece entitled "The Church Of The Alien Love Child Presents: The Passion of Rev. Yolanda". This new EP is a pre-release of music being crafted for "The Passion of Rev. Yolanda" Rev. Yolanda's work can be found on CD Baby under the names: "Yolanda", "Rev. Yolanda", "Roger Anthony Yolanda Mapes", and include the albums “REV. YOLANDA'S COUNTRY GOSPEL KIRTAN VOL 1,” and “VOL. 2” (considered for Grammy nomination) as well as “HOUSE OF JOY” and, "LIVE AT CBGB's" and “WELCOME TO YOLANDAWORLD.”

"Not since the days of the Singing Nun has Gospel music seen the likes of Rev. Yolanda."-Len Rogers, Stonewall Society. Volume 2 from the acclaimed Rev. Yolanda's Country Gospel Kirtan series.Country Gospel, Brazilian,& Hindu sounds with Interfaith lyrics.

This is volume 2 of the critically acclaimed series Rev. Yolanda's Country Gospel Kirtan. Following Review by Bill Turner (former lead guitarist for Bill Haley and The comets): "Rev. Yolanda's voice is expressive, believable...and just plain great!....cleverly weaving elements of the traditional eastern tabla, combining it with gentle bluegrass instrumentation, superb vocal harmonies, stark bare-bones electric guitar...and making it ALL work! All 12 songs on this CD are "A" material...there is not a weak cut on this whole album. Rev Yolanda is the best "Contemporary Christian" songwriter I've heard in decades!" This comment from a fan: "Dear Reverend Yolanda. I was the security guard who bought your CD. I am really enjoying your music although I am an atheist. I listen to it several times a day. All the best. Cheers. jms"

Rev. Yolanda's Country Gospel Kirtan vol. 2-Step Back combines Country Gospel, Native American, and Hindu Kirtan music with Interfaith lyrics, and the occasional House Music beat. Pedal Steel, Acoustic Guitar, Tabla, Native American Flute, Brazilian Samba, Old English, Lush vocals and harmonies with a touch of chanting.

Rev.Yolanda is a singer/songwriter/trans-femme gender queer performance artist, and Interfaith Minister who's work as an Artist and Sacred Activist has been honored with many awards since the 90's. Some folks call her " Dolly Parton plus Louise Hay, with a heapin helpin of Mrs. Doubtfire ! "

Rev.Yolanda's live music ministry is called Church With A 2 Drink minimum: www.yolanda.net/church

"Rev. Yolanda's Old Time Gospel Hour" is her 2 time MAC award winning stage show which is also a full feature documentary by Ike Allen of AVAIYA MEDIA - on AMAZON. - See more at: http://yolanda.net/bio/

Country Gospel, Native American, and Hindu Kirtan music combined with New Thought lyrics, and the occasional House Music beat.

Rev. Yolanda's Country Gospel Kirtan combines Country Gospel, Native American, and Hindu Kirtan music combined with New Thought lyrics, and the occasional House Music beat. Think Pedal Steel, Acoustic Guitar, Tabla, Native American Flute. Lush vocals and harmonies with a touch of chanting.

Rev. Roger Anthony Yolanda Mapes is a singer/songwriter/drag performer and Interfaith Minister who's work as an Artist and Sacred Activist has earned him a place in The GLBT Hall Of Fame. He has been called: " The Alien Love Child of Louise Hay and John Waters, with a splash of Tammy Faye ! "

Rev. Roger Anthony Yolanda Mapes (RoYo) is an eccentric, and ecstatic performer with a southern rock, country gospel style. He brings his message of Non Duality into every event by merging GLBT and Mainstream Popular Culture with Integrated Spirituality. With a soulful voice, a message of oneness, great costumes, and a wicked sense of humor, his shows and CDs emphasize love, beautiful melodies, interesting stories, and a bit of inspiration.