by Kitzie | May 26, 2010 | Kitzie’s Mom, New World Kirtan Podcast
I’ve heard the goddess Kali described as gentle mother, fierce warrior. That could also describe my mother … the fiercest warrior in our family. These are the chants that comforted, that soothed and centered me the last several weeks. Please come on the...
by Kitzie | May 23, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
I’m just back from a trip to Philadelphia, and as I was posting about my trip to the group on Facebook I realized that those of you who aren’t part of that community were probably wondering why I wasn’t posting the podcast. So, by way of...
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 21, 2010 | Exercise To Kirtan, New World Kirtan Podcast
This is a post originally published September 2008 at an old blog of mine that isn’t available anymore. I love walking with kirtan, this might give you an idea of what that can be like. Today I did something a little different on my morning walk. Instead of...
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...