This week's set was inspired by the sun finally getting its act together and making a steady appearance here in Oregon.  We got a lot of rain this spring, but now the sun is out and I want to dance.  Shake your booty.  Namaste. SONG ARTIST CD Om M

Often the simplest gifts are the most moving.  Several weeks ago, Spirit Voyage's free Friday download gave me a gift in the form of a beautiful kirtan lullaby from Snatam Kaur's CD 'Divine Birth'.  It inspired this week's podcast, which is filled with

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 and har

As much as I complain, I really do love the cool green dampness of the Pacific Northwest. Good thing too, because last week was a record-breaker in the rain department. I felt the need create the feel of a beach, the sun of an island in the set this wee

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 th

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

I'm just back from a trip to Philadelphia, and as I was posting about my trip to the group on Facebook I realized that those of you who aren't part of that community were probably wondering why I wasn't posting the podcast.  So, by way of explanation, th

Kirtan is by definition old, but the set this week was dictated by my need to sing some kirtan that fit like an old shoe.  These are a few of the songs our kirtan group has been singing for years.  I've been making extensive forays into new kirtan ar

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

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 mu