A Conversation With Donna De Lory Donna De Lory loves to dance -- on stage she is a whirling dervish, literally dancing through her entire set. Her harmonium is on a stand, so she never has to sit down. It's also a kinesthetic activity for the listener, because it's impossible to watch her and not want to dance too. Raised in show business, she was a background singer and dancer for Madonna for almost 20-years -- that's six international tours. Our conversation last week covered a lot of...

Shakti Fest 2013 Sampler At long last, it's here. The time when those of us who hear Joshua Tree calling throughout the winter can pack our bags and go to the desert to reconnect with the Bhav we find there. Shakti Fest is happening next week, May 17-19, and it's a celebration of the Divine Feminine -- reflected in the lineup of powerhouse female kirtan artists on the schedule for next week. This week's set is a celebration of the artists performing at Shakti Fest, tune in to...

A Conversation With Larisa Stow The first time I saw Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe perform at Bhakti Fest my eyebrows were about singed off with the energy. Larisa's unique blend of mantra-infused rock is designed to "wake, shift, shake and lift humanity" , and it certainly had that effect on the Bhakti Fest audience. This year Larisa & the Tribe are scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday May 19 at Shakti Fest, right before the incomparable Dave Stringer. It is a show you won't...