by Kitzie | May 26, 2016 | Fresh Tracks, New World Kirtan Podcast
I don’t repeat podcasts very often, but the Fresh Tracks shows are an exception. Fresh Tracks are podcasts with all new chants, and sometimes I bring them back because so often they deserve another listen. This week’s show posted about a year ago, and it...
by Kitzie | May 15, 2016 | Meet the Musicians, New World Kirtan Podcast, Where Is Western Kirtan Headed?
This week’s show begins a series of interviews on where Western kirtan is headed. The topic is serendipitous, and came about because of a conversation I had several months ago with Dave Stringer & Madi Das — I was interviewing them because their CD ‘Bhakti...
by Kitzie | May 3, 2016 | Mantra Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
This week’s New World Kirtan Podcast explores the deeper meaning of the Gayatri Mantra, one of the oldest & most powerful mantras in existence. Here’s a simple translation: “O Divine Mother, our hearts are filled with darkness. Please make this...
by Kitzie | Apr 14, 2016 | Kitzie’s Mom, New World Kirtan Podcast
Last week I found myself waiting for the results of a biopsy. If you’ve been in a similar position you can probably relate — the compulsive checking for THE CALL, waking up at 3AM with mind racing. It was a great lesson to show how much work I have to do...
by Kitzie | Mar 23, 2016 | Meet the Musicians, New World Kirtan Podcast
I met Reb Drew, the Kirtan Rabbi, several years ago. Chanting in Hebrew was a new experience for me, but to my surprise it took me to the same place chanting in Sanskrit did. Rabbi Hahn travels extensively to bring Hebrew Kirtan, Jewish meditation and Torah learning...
by Kitzie | Mar 10, 2016 | Fresh Tracks, New World Kirtan Podcast
30 Fresh Tracks sets — that’s some kind of milestone! I love introducing new artists and new offerings from our favorite artists so these sets are special to me — #30 is no exception. The CDs featured in this show had so many great tracks it was...
