Quotes
“Crallan’s voice expresses the kind of warm, clear and gentle masculine note that is so very welcome in these times…..as it is in all ages.His music is informed, timeless and absolutely healing. I can say without hesitation that Crallan’s music is deep and powerful medicine” – Zolani Mahola, The One Who Sings
“Sacred music channeled straight from source,
breaking the heart open” – DJ Kali Satyagraha (The Dancing Dakini)
Description of music
Crallan is a spirit singer, a medicine singer, activating the vibration of gratitude through sonic art. His music inspires connection and joyful alignment to the forces of the wind, the sacred water, the moon, the stars and the sky.
More than just songs, these are prayers for the expression of our own sacred consciousness and the various forces of nature.
Close your eyes to allow the sounds of Crallan’s warm and gentle, intricately woven melodies to take you on a journey of honoring Mother Nature and the elements, self-reflection, surrender and bliss.
Part mantra, part song, Crallan’s music is a kind of quality sound journey like no other, influenced by Classical, Middle Eastern, African and Brazilian music that touches the heart.
Crallan delivers beautifully simple songs, sculpted into deep resonant sonic art, speaking to the evolution of the human spirit, and celebrating our profound connection with the natural world. Using voice, guitar, medicine drum and singing bowl with skill, passion and intention, this is an experience you don’t want to miss.
Musical and personal history
Coming from a family where his mother and sisters played piano and sang,Crallan’s musical journey started as a 6 year old boy, singing in church and at home.
At the age of 10, he joined the world renowned Drakensberg Boy’s Choir, where he received his initial vocal and music theory training.
After returning home to Kimberly in the Western Cape, he participated in the musically rich culture of his school, Christian Brothers College and had various roles in productions such as Oliver, The Sound of Music and Grease.
At the age of 16 he started writing songs and began playing in pubs and restaurants, playing covers and developing his musical repertoire.
After leaving school, he started a band called Brass Monkey which enjoyed much local success in and around Johannesburg. He was also the co-founder of the band Naked, which enjoyed much success in SA and was nominated for a SAMA award for the song “Bone needs flesh”.
Crallan has shared the stage with musical greats such as Tananas, Louis Mlhlanga, Zolani Mahola to name a few.
After a long break from music and building a successful carpentry business, Crallan returned to his music through his experiences of healing from drug and alcohol addiction. He was introduced to the idea of using music as a means of prayer and expression of gratitude when he came into contact with the plant medicine of Ayahuasca and the culture of the Huni Kuin people.
His experiences of deep healing and true liberation from addiction inspired the sound that he currently expresses, which is best described as acoustic psychedelic folk/world music.
Discography
Crallan is currently working on a series of albums called Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. This comprises 4 triple play releases, one for each word of the phrase (Mantra).
He released “Myoho” in 2023 and is releasing the second installment “Renge” in February of 2024. The next one will be “Kyo” and the last one ‘Nam” will complete the collection.
His previous releases include
Cura Pachamama – single – 2021
I will love you – single – April 2020
Sister Moon – single – Jan 2020
Pachamama – single – April 2019
Open Body – Album – Jan 2014