by Crystal | Dec 20, 2011 | Mantra Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
I’ve been haunted by the song “Bismillah” since I heard it several weeks ago. The word “Bismillah” comes from the Islamic tradition, and it can be translated in several ways. It expresses our prayer that we may have the blessing of...
by Kitzie | May 24, 2011 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
“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,...
by Kitzie | Jan 25, 2011 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
This week I wanted to put together a set of my favorite kirtan chants, and found it was a very hard task indeed! We just have to have more All Star sets, because there is no way I can fit all my best-loved songs into one week’s show! So these are some of my...
by Kitzie | Nov 30, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
There was a candlelight vigil in our town tonight. It was organized as way to surround a mosque firebombed this weekend with light and community support. The outside world comes to Corvallis–the mosque was attended by the young man who attempted the car...
by Kitzie | Jul 27, 2010 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
‘Songs for Sid’ originally posted back in December, and was my attempt to express in music my emotional ride with the death of a beloved family dog. Sid’s podcast rated a redux because his presence has been felt recently–my sister’s...
