Dance of Kali

Dance of Kali

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...

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...

Spirit Voices

In my spiritual practice of singing kirtan there are vocalists I resonate with–their voices open my heart.  When I hear them sing their glorious songs, something in me is moved to sing with intention, and I feel God smiling.  My offering this week is given with...

The People Of Love

Sunday night my husband, son & I went to see Snatam Kaur sing kirtan.  What a light she is, standing in her faith so strongly that it’s impossible not to be moved into singing and dancing and riding the joy train right along with her voice, Guru Ganesha...

Wahe Guru

This week I thought I’d feature chants from the rich world of  Sikh kirtan music.  It was hard to pick just a few songs for the set, especially when listening to to the beauty of the chants sung by Snatam Kaur.  She has such an amazing voice–rich &...