http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/ The latest ten episodes in Podcasts by kitstern 60 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:59:10 EST en-us http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/Rites-Of-Spring/ 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 the space where Sid's merry face used to be greeting us as we came home. We enjoyed singing this set on Sunday, I hope you enjoy it too.  Namaste. THIS WEEK’S SET SONG ARTIST CD SONGBOOK Om Mercury Max The Eternal Om Lakshmi Bija Mantra Suzin Green Devi Demo P. 15 Om Namo Bhagavate/Invocation Shantala Sri Om Namo Bhagavate/Because the One I Love Shantala Sri P. 7 Bhavani Jaya Jaya David Newman To Be Home Om Mani Padme Hum Deva Premal Love Is Space P. 3 Ganesha Sharanam Michael Kolasa All My Heart Shanti Om Clair Oaks Shakti’s Sanctuary BHAVANI JAYA JAYA Bhavani Jaya Jaya Jagatambe Jai Jai Ma Bhajamana Ma Jai Ma Victory to Bhavani, the living Goddess! Salutations to Jagatambe, the Mother of the Universe! Bhajamana Ma – sing the name of the great Mother! Salutations to the Mother! From David Newman “To Be Home” Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:59:10 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/Rites-Of-Spring/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/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 journey with me, and enjoy the offering.  Namaste. THIS WEEK’S SET SONG ARTIST CD SONGBOOK Om Mercury Max The Eternal Om Om Namah Shivaya Heather & Benjy Wertheimer Ocean Of Sound: Selections From Shantala Jai Jai Ma Mukti Light Of The Sun Moola Mantra Part II Deva Premal Moola Mantra Ode To The Goddess Indiajiva Om Spiritus: Music For A Peaceful Planet Shakti Jai Ma Clair Oaks Kirtan Equation Ra Ma Da Sa Mirabai Cieba A Hundred Blessings Kabir’s Song Snatam Kaur Anand Mon, 31 May 2010 04:57:50 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/Dance-of-Kali/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/Wheres-My-NWK/ 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, this special edition is for you.  It also has some details about my trip, a big thank you and a podcast update . We have over 100 people registered for the Forum at this Website, and 800 in a group on Facebook.  Any ideas on how to bring us all together so we can all start talking to each other?  Love to hear 'em. Mon, 24 May 2010 12:59:44 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/Wheres-My-NWK/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/Mouldy-Oldies/ 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 artists lately, and it felt really good to come home to these old favorites.  I hope you enjoy them also.  Namaste. THIS WEEK’S SET SONG ARTIST CD SONGBOOK Om Mercury Max The Eternal Om - Om Shanti Om Deva Premal Mantras For Precarious Times Pranayama Holy Ma Shantala Sri P.7- No Resistance (Aad Sach Jugaad Sach) Satkirin Kaur Khalsa Lightness of Being P. 11 Mountain Hare Krishna Krishna Das Pilgrim Heart - Ganesha Sharanam Jai Uttal Kirtan: The Art & Practice of Ecstatic Chant P. 3 Rama Rama Ragani Best of Both Worlds P.1 Wed, 05 May 2010 20:37:43 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/Mouldy-Oldies/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/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 for deep meditation.  Enjoy the offering.  Namaste. THIS WEEK’S SET SONG ARTIST CD SONGBOOK Om Mercury Max The Eternal Om - Universal Prayer Dave Stringer Mala - Christian Peace Prayer Larisa Stow and Shakti Tribe The Shakti Sessions - Shaantih Prayer Swaha Salutations - Mul Mantra Snatam Kaur Anand - Calling Ganesha (Invocation) Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band Devaloka - Moola Mantra Karen Johns Saprema - Ardas--Prayers Gurunam Singh The Journey Home - Prayer of Harmony Ragani Turn the World to Love - Distribution-The Gayatri Arthur van Alphen and Asakti Infinite Om - Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:45:00 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/Prayers/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/Spring/ 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 much of a nature girl, but every time I walk outside with this podcast I feel like a Disney princess.  Really, I do :-) Enjoy the music, dear friends.  Namaste. THIS WEEK’S SET SONG ARTIST CD SONGBOOK Om Mercury Max The Eternal Om - Om Namah Shivaya IndiaJiva Om Spiritus—Music For A Peaceful Planet Brahma Shanti Jaya Lakshmi Sublime Bhavani Jaya Jaya David Newman To Be Home - Govinda Jaya Jaya Dave Stringer Mala - Om Namo Bhagatave Vasudevaya Michael Cohen Om Dattatrea: Journey To The West - Moola Mantra Part III Deva Premal Moola Mantra P. 14 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:44:26 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/Spring/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/New-Voices/ I love it when I hear a new kirtan artist and get that indefinable jolt that tells me this one came right down the pipeline from Spirit.  Several artists on this week's set did that for me, and all are new voices in that they're new to the podcast or have new releases.  I hope you enjoy their music as much as I did.  Namaste. THIS WEEK’S SET SONG ARTIST CD SONGBOOK Om Mercury Max The Eternal Om - Sri Rudram Anant Jesse Urban Mantra CD 1 Vitality - Om Namah Shivaya Emam & Friends with Jillian Spear Sacred Insanity - Ram Bolo Mike Hannum Rivers That Never Run Dry - Hari Om Sam Rossitto Lotus Tattoo - Funky Guru Prem Joshua Yatri: Mystics of Sound - Om Namo Narayana Manish Vyas Urban Mantra CD2: Essence - Ardas Bahee Mirabai Cieba Ocean - Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:29:49 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/New-Voices/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/New-Voices/ I love it when I hear a new kirtan artist and get that indefinable jolt that tells me this one came right down the pipeline from Spirit.  Several artists on this week's set did that for me, and all are new voices in that they're new to the podcast or have new releases.  I hope you enjoy their music as much as I did.  Namaste. THIS WEEK’S SET SONG ARTIST CD SONGBOOK Om Mercury Max The Eternal Om - Sri Rudram Anant Jesse Urban Mantra CD 1 Vitality - Om Namah Shivaya Emam & Friends with Jillian Spear Sacred Insanity - Ram Bolo Mike Hannum Rivers That Never Run Dry - Hari Om Sam Rossitto Lotus Tattoo - Funky Guru Prem Joshua Yatri: Mystics of Sound - Om Namo Narayana Manish Vyas Urban Mantra CD2: Essence - Ardas Bahee Mirabai Cieba Ocean - Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:05:30 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/New-Voices/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/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 hope that you also feel the joy of that smile.  Namaste. THIS WEEK’S SET SONG ARTIST CD SONGBOOK Om Mercury Max The Eternal Om - Hineni Shantala Sri Ananda Mai Swaha Bolo - Govinda Gopala Brenda McMorrow Ameya - Radhe Shyam Spring Gratitude - Har Har Ram Das Guru Hai Snatam Kaur Liberation’s Door - Rama Rama Ragani Best Of Both Worlds - HINENI Hineni Osah et atzmi Merkava l’Sh’china Merkava l’Sh’china Here I am, transforming myself into a chariot for the divine presence --Composed by Rabbi Shefa Gold www.rabbishefagold.com Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:20:36 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/Spirit-Voices/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/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 hope that you also feel the joy of that smile.  Namaste. THIS WEEK’S SET SONG ARTIST CD SONGBOOK Om Mercury Max The Eternal Om - Hineni Shantala Sri Ananda Mai Swaha Bolo - Govinda Gopala Brenda McMorrow Ameya - Radhe Shyam Spring Gratitude - Har Har Ram Das Guru Hai Snatam Kaur Liberation’s Door - Rama Rama Ragani Best Of Both Worlds - HINENI Hineni Osah et atzmi Merkava l’Sh’china Merkava l’Sh’china Here I am, transforming myself into a chariot for the divine presence --Composed by Rabbi Shefa Gold www.rabbishefagold.com Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:06:09 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/kitstern/in/New-World-Kirtan/episode/Spirit-Voices/