The Second Online Kiirtan Course is coming up in two weeks  Because the first one was so blissful we decided to have a second, starting Nov 9th. We want to invite anyone who wants to develop their kiirtan playing, singing, dance as well as appreciation of Kiirtan to join us.  Whatever issues you are having with your kirtan we are here to help you explore your deep musical potential, to inspire your creativity, to empower you and provide a platform for you to connect with other kiirtaniyas world wide, This global kiirtan community  will support and sustain you on your onward spiritual music journey.     

Saskia, Carrie Tree, Angelica and me sharing kiirtans, songs and our own truths tonight. May we sing the earth into Peace. See Carrie at https://www.facebook.com/CarrieTreeMusic

Film maker, Writer, Producer Arani Cuthbert, of Diva Productions is a very successful music, film and TV producer from Aotearoa New Zealand.  She also manages NZ's very own and much loved, Topp Twins. Listen to Arani's insightful perspective on whats been happening in Aotearoa New Zealand and life in general.  I end with 'Angel' a song, I wrote in the Topp Twins Caravan, in Grey Lynn, Auckland, years ago.  

Bethells Beach on the West Coast of New Zealand, is one of my most Favourite places on Earth- this song was written there, but it also symbolises a soul wards journey of love and freedom and too. listen here. 

After a lovely visit with Brendan today before we go into lock down again, I am singing a few sutras from Ananda Sutram Part one - its all about the Cycle of Creation.  Click here to hear all of it with a video by Kavita Neumannova at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NcPFYc_gmU&t=23s

Tonight I interview Jayanta or Jonathan McCullumn, the initiator of the new Innersong Radio App that plays kiirtan from all over the globe 24 hours. His Journey began when he decided to leave college to follow his heart leading him to the yogic path and then to be a dedicated nurse and in his spare time create the Kiirtan Radio. Kiirtanyas get in touch with him.. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/innersong-radio/id1510502554

Tonight I start with a song "in the Early Morning" dedicated to Hambi aka Vimal, and then talk with Amal aka Anandam originally from Liverpool, who shares his experiences with Vimal and his own music with his partner Kiirana. Vimal was music loved and appreciated as someone who was always of service to others, and as a great singer/songwriters of devotional/social songs in Ananda Marga and worldwide. He wrote the famous song "You are higher than the Mountain Peaks" for example. 

My friend Amitabha- classical Pianist, Composer, Kiirtaniya, and I discuss his inspiring regime during this lockdown period - of exercise, healthy smoothies, creative expression and composing as well as promoting his new website. We touch on our favourite classical composers, Bach, Chopin, Scrabin as well as Prabhat Samgiit. His story is so empowering, I encourage everyone to listen to it.  

If so, listen here. In this podcast by the brilliant Liilamaya from Manchester aka Luke Behan, he talks about his personal transformation from rebelling against God to a complete turn around. Liilamaya shares his research on the medical science behind kiirtan and meditation. His explanation is fascinating and provides a great incentive to do it more each day and with gusto.  Check out his new venture here: www.noetichealth.co.uk. Click below for the link to join the Kiirtan Academy Monthly session 2-  https://www.kiirtanacademy.com/sales-pageup9kdkx2

Tumi Nikata Hayite, is a kiirtan song in Bengali from Prabhat Samgiit (no 181). Today I sing it again after a very long time and tell a story about it.