by Kitzie | Nov 19, 2013 | Deity Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
Lord Shiva, “he who is oblivious to the world”, is the most powerful of the Hindu deities. He is known as the destroyer, and is believed to be at the core of the centrifugal force of the Universe. Shiva, with Brahma (the creator) & Vishnu (the...
by Kitzie | Nov 12, 2013 | Fresh Tracks, New World Kirtan Podcast
In the introduction to the podcast this week I talk a lot about Ram Das. When I was in my early twenties Be Here Now literally blew the doors of perception open for me, and my life changed because of it. Through his old lectures and the Here And Now podcast curated by...
by Kitzie | Aug 21, 2013 | Deity Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn to Hanuman, the Hindu deity who is the central character in the Sanskrit epic The Ramayana. It tells of his strength, courage, wisdom and of his devotion to Rama. The Chalisa has 40 verses, and learning it has been my goal for...
by Kitzie | Apr 16, 2013 | Meet the Musicians, New World Kirtan Podcast
Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of Krishna Das. As a singer I appreciate the deep resonance of his voice — it’s an amazing instrument. But it’s more than that. His voice is a mighty river, and when you enter the flow Krishna Das will take...
by Kitzie | Mar 12, 2013 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
Atlanta had it’s very own kirtan festival last weekend! The ChantLanta Sacred Music Festival has been bringing the Bhav to the South for four years, and this year Krishna Das & Wynne Paris were the headliners. Several local groups were also featured, and...
