by Kitzie | Jun 15, 2010 | Meet the Musicians, New World Kirtan Podcast
Kirtan with Shantala is always magical. Heather’s angelic voice & guitar teamed with Benjy’s virtuoso esraj & spine-chilling vocals is an amazing combination. Their music is always an uncomplicated road to Spirit, paved with beautiful melodies...
by Kitzie | Jun 1, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
Springtime in Oregon is a warmer extension of winter, and the rain has been unrelenting this year. But the garden awaits, and so does the planting a red climbing rose bush for our lab Sid who died this November. There will be now be bright roses in the space where...
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 | 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 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...
