Just Breathe

Just Breathe

“Breathe and stay in the present moment.” It’s so simple, and so difficult to do. Modern life bombards us with seductive distractions, and it takes a lot of effort to get present. So why go to the bother? Because when we practice getting present,...
Prayers

Prayers

It’s spring break here … yeeha … and it’s also time for me to take a little break. This show played about a year ago, and since I’m still in a praying mood it seemed to fit. Enjoy spring, and I’ll see you all next week. Namaste....
The Love Train!

The Love Train!

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, and so this week’s set was inspired by Love.  There’s the “Radhe Suite” which tells the love story of Krishna & Radhe, and a chant by Shantala that sings of the Love that dwells within each of us. But my...

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...

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 &...