by Kitzie | Aug 30, 2015 | New World Kirtan Podcast
Several weeks ago I had a really great chat with my sweet friend, Midwest kirtan wallah Ragani. We got to talking about an experience I just had leading kirtan with my band at a local church. I’ve suffered from stage fright most of my life, and to my horror it...
by Kitzie | Aug 6, 2015 | Deity Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
This week’s show is the next edition on our series on the deities with yoga mantrica Ian Boccio of Blue Spirit Wheel. I learned a lot about Lakshmi & Saraswati, and how they’re related to Ganesha — the three together form a trio that can be...
by Kitzie | Jul 21, 2015 | Fresh Tracks, New World Kirtan Podcast
Ahhh, Fresh Tracks sets — how I do love you. I’ve been listening to new kirtan CDs for weeks and as always I’m so impressed by the talent working in the Bhakti Yoga movement. When I was in Bermuda a dear member of their kirtan community introduced me...
by Kitzie | Jul 3, 2015 | Meet the Musicians, New World Kirtan Podcast
Don’t know why, but every once in a while Krishna Das is the only artist I want on my playlist. I’m in one of those moods now, and thought I’d put a quick setlist of my current favorites together for your 4th of July enjoyment. Our next show is an...
by Kitzie | Jun 24, 2015 | Mantra Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
Lately I’ve been sort of obsessed with the Gayatri Mantra. According to Hindu mythology the Gayatri came into being at the very beginning of the Universe — it’s a prayer to the sun and invokes spiritual light. For thousands of years it was a closely guarded...
