The Bhakti Love Reunion!

The Bhakti Love Reunion!

Hello friends, Happy Autumn! In this edition we’re featuring artists playing at next week's Bhakti Love Reunion, October 13-15 in Weldon, CA — that's near Lake Isabella. Three full days of Yoga, kirtan, music, dancing and great food -- doesn't that sound awesome? I am...

Hello Summer!

Hello Summer!

Hello friends, This set is devoted to the Divine Mother, with the exception of one chant, the title track from Shantala’s remarkable new CD ‘Five’. The whole CD is great, but I’m kind of obsessed with this track & have been playing it on loop. Heather Wertheiimer...

A Set For Maha Shivaratri

A Set For Maha Shivaratri

I’m feeling blessed by a lot these days. Those of you who listen to the New World Kirtan Podcast are one of my biggest blessings — this community has enriched my life in ways too numerous to count. Thank you for being here. And we’ve been here together for quite a...

A Surprise Package

A Surprise Package

Happy summer, my dear friends! I hope you’re enjoying life as much as I am. My health is almost back to normal after the accident, and I’m working on regaining fitness now. Our son was married last weekend, and it was a beautiful love-filled & life affirming...

For Ukraine

For Ukraine

Several weeks ago I was on a Zoom call with over 50 kirtan artists to hear more about something called the Auricle Collective — this is a project spearheaded by Dave Stringer, Seán Johnson and several other Kirtan artists. Singing kirtan connects us by the thread of...

Love Is All You Need

Love Is All You Need

Hello dear friends, This week we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a kirtan set devoted to LOVE. Enjoy! THE MUSIC: Miten, Temple at Midnight: Inescapable Love Deva Premal & Miten, 21-Day Mantra Meditation Journey: Day 4 - I Am Love Radharani, Just One Drop:...