by Kitzie | Jun 9, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
As much as I complain, I really do love the cool green dampness of the Pacific Northwest. Good thing too, because last week was a record-breaker in the rain department. I felt the need create the feel of a beach, the sun of an island in the set this week. It worked...
by Kitzie | Jun 1, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
Springtime in Oregon is a warmer extension of winter, and the rain has been unrelenting this year. But the garden awaits, and so does the planting a red climbing rose bush for our lab Sid who died this November. There will be now be bright roses in the space where...
by Kitzie | May 4, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
Kirtan is by definition old, but the set this week was dictated by my need to sing some kirtan that fit like an old shoe. These are a few of the songs our kirtan group has been singing for years. I’ve been making extensive forays into new kirtan artists...
by Kitzie | Apr 27, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
In kirtan I think there are subtle distinctions between prayers, invocations and mantras — but I was in a praying mood this week, and these were the chants that made their presence known. Have fun, and be aware that the last chant is a really powerful one, good...
by Kitzie | Apr 20, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
Mother Nature is serving up some glorious stuff these days. I highly recommend walking outside with kirtan, you can read about my experiences with it here. It never fails to amaze me, the world transforms when you listen to this music. I’m not much of a...
