by Crystal | Dec 20, 2011 | Mantra Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
I’ve been haunted by the song “Bismillah” since I heard it several weeks ago. The word “Bismillah” comes from the Islamic tradition, and it can be translated in several ways. It expresses our prayer that we may have the blessing of...
by Kitzie | Dec 14, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
This week’s set is a mostly English set (that’s the different part). Our favorite kirtan artists perform songs that aren’t in Sanskrit, and I thought you might enjoy hearing some of them. Also, in the podcast I talk about how much I’m...
by Kitzie | Mar 16, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
My goal this week was to create a deeply peaceful set, and I think I succeeded–because while listening to it today I fell asleep! That wasn’t terribly useful at 3PM, but it might come in handy some night if you’re tossing & turning–the...
by Kitzie | Jan 26, 2010 | Deity Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
I love putting the podcast together, for me it’s a magical process. It’s always a surprise to see the songs that have decided to show up for the weekly set. This week Shiva seemed to want a little lovin’, as four chants in the podcast have his...