by Kitzie | May 21, 2014 | Deity Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
This set was inspired by a walk I took last week. As I was walking ‘He Ma Durga’, the Donna De Lory chant in this week’s set came up, and I became so aware of the great power of Ma bursting forth all around us at this time of year. It’s the power of...
by Kitzie | Oct 2, 2012 | Kitzie’s Mom, New World Kirtan Podcast
The music for this week’s set came about in a beautiful way. When I was in the midst of caregiving for my Mom I received a message on Facebook from two listeners who live in Virginia. They suggested a set list for a podcast titled “The Morning Within”, and offered it...
by Kitzie | Aug 1, 2012 | Kitzie’s Mom, New World Kirtan Podcast
Grieving is a process. I must keep reminding myself of this as I move through its seasons in my life. “This time last year” is very much up, and as I move toward the anniversary of my mother’s death I again find myself drawn to kirtan. It helps me to...
by Kitzie | May 8, 2012 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
I’m off to Joshua Tree — one of my most favorite places — for one of my most favorite festivals. Shakti Fest is devoted to the Divine Mother this year, and the line-up of kirtan artists is stellar. This week’s set is just a sampling of what...
by Kitzie | May 1, 2012 | Kitzie’s Mom, New World Kirtan Podcast
Mother’s Day is coming up, and this is the first Mother’s Day my Mom won’t be here. The podcast this week honors her. Mom never had an understanding of what the podcast was about, although she tried hard because she knew it was important to me....