Bhakti Fest!

New World Kirtan is going to Bhakti Fest–that would be four days of kirtan, yoga and workshops in Joshua Tree, CA September 9-12. This blows the door off my imagination, and last year I was just dying to be there.  This year I’m taking recording equipment...
Songs For Sid Redux

Songs For Sid Redux

‘Songs for Sid’ originally posted back in December, and was my attempt to express in music my emotional ride with the death of a beloved family dog.  Sid’s podcast rated a redux because his presence has been felt recently–my sister’s...

Prayers

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...

Spring!

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...