by Kitzie | Aug 21, 2026 | New World Kirtan Podcast
Benjy Wertheimer, with his wife Heather, is the co-founder of the beloved kirtan duo Shantala; and over the years I’ve come to know him as the kind of guy who decides to stop waiting for the world to change and simply starts to change it. Benjy joins me from...
by Kitzie | Jul 4, 2024 | Meet the Musicians, New World Kirtan Podcast
Hello friends, I have sad news. On April 18th of this year our Bhakti world lost one of its brightest lights. David Newman left his body after a short illness, and his death sent waves of sadness & grief through the international Bhakti community. He was so young,...
by Kitzie | Jun 21, 2023 | New World Kirtan Podcast
Hello friends, This set is devoted to the Divine Mother, with the exception of one chant, the title track from Shantala’s remarkable new CD ‘Five’. The whole CD is great, but I’m kind of obsessed with this track & have been playing it on loop. Heather Wertheiimer...
by Kitzie | Feb 17, 2023 | Deity Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
I’m feeling blessed by a lot these days. Those of you who listen to the New World Kirtan Podcast are one of my biggest blessings — this community has enriched my life in ways too numerous to count. Thank you for being here. And we’ve been here together for quite a...
by Kitzie | Feb 14, 2022 | New World Kirtan Podcast
Hello dear friends, This week we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a kirtan set devoted to LOVE. Enjoy! THE MUSIC: Miten, Temple at Midnight: Inescapable Love Deva Premal & Miten, 21-Day Mantra Meditation Journey: Day 4 – I Am Love Radharani, Just One...
