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Cultural Appropriation?

Coltrane, Ray Charles and Elvis

As a musician I struggle with the notion of cultural appropriation. The great jazz saxophonist John Coltrane was influenced not only by a rapidly evolving jazz tradition, but also Indian...

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2023 KIRTAN LEADER INSTITUTE CALENDAR

2023 KIRTAN LEADER INSTITUTE CALENDAR

Details and links coming soon. 

ON DEMAND CLASSES  - start when you like, available 24/7.

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The New & Improved Bhava Harmoniums

 

It's a great time to be in the market for a new harmonium, or an upgrade as Old Delhi Music has just overhauled it's Bhava Harmonium line!

Learn more by checking out this video clip from a recent...

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Choosing the Right Harmonium: SOUND

So many folks want to buy a harmonium, but are confused on which instrument to get. I constantly receive questions like:

  • Where can I purchase a great harmonium? 
  • How much does a good harmonium cost?
  • Which is the best...
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Choosing the Right Harmonium: SUSTAIN

 

Buying a harmonium is becoming much more common these days. At Kirtan Leader Institute we frequently receive questions like:

  • Where can I purchase a great harmonium? 
  • How much does a good harmonium cost?
  • ...
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Harmonium Travel Backpack

Uncategorized Jun 04, 2022
 

Here is a video on the perfect harmonium backpack for a Bhava Mini harmonium. Very useful when you're traveling, especially if you're flying and have connecting flights!

PS - click HERE to order the backpack I show in this...

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Fresh Tracks

Artists, including Kirtan artists, write, record and release original music... aka fresh tracks.

Back in the day we made albums. Forty or so minutes of music on good old vinyl.

Next came CD's. Still physical, and very durable....

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What's Up With My Harmonium?!

chant at home harmonium May 23, 2022

As far as hand made instruments go, harmoniums are incredibly low maintenance. That said, since harmoniums are made of wood and metal they are sensitive to changes in temperature (hot and cold) and humidity (ex., humid in...

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Buy a Harmonium, Not a Headache

How to Buy a Harmonium, Not a Headache

The only thing more amazing than chanting is getting behind a harmonium for your own personal chant practice. Whether you long to chant at home, add Kirtan to yoga classes or share...

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Official Shiva Prayer Music Video

 

IN THE WORDS OF MIKE COHEN

Fire & Destruction

December 30, 2021 was a terrifying day in Boulder, Colorado, where my partner and I live. Ninety percent of Boulder County was in severe or extreme drought, and we...

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