Illumination album review by Michael J. Downey, former guitarist at Femme Fatale
See below for a review of Illumination: Soundtrack for the Satya Yuga by Michael J. Downey. Downey was once the high-volume lead guitarist of Femme Fatale (MCA/Atlantic) and The Sharks (AKA Mick...
View ArticleYou don’t need Sargam
She was a new student. Eager to learn, she had many questions. Toward the end of the conversation, she nervously asked, “Do I really have to learn Sargam to lead Kirtan?” My response immediately set...
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions on our November Intensives
Here are quick answers to frequently asked questions. Please send your questions, concerns or hesitations to mike@mikecohenkirtan.com. How do I know which program is right for me? The Level 1 INTRO...
View ArticlePlaying a Bigger Game
THE REAL SECRET TO PLAYING A BIGGER GAME I remember when Abraham Hicks and the Power of Attraction arrived on the scene in the 1990’s. These teachings were later popularized in the movie The Secret....
View ArticleGratitude from an 87 Year Old Fan
Feel deeply touched by a letter I received today from one John Rayner, age 87, from Rancho Mirage, CA. He listened to the songs on my album Illumination and wrote,”I close my eyes and listen and they...
View Article160K listens on Insight Timer. Thank you!
Poked around the Insight Timer meditation app for the first time in years. and was quite surprised to discover Om Shanti Om is #3 all time in the Chanting and Mantras section with over 160,000 listens-...
View ArticleIt’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
As a child I can remember watching the 1963 movie It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. This madcap comedy presented a caricature of American society in the early 1960’s. Today I’d say we are truly living...
View ArticleAll Hail the Queen of Soul
How did Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, touch your life? Today I feel deep sadness and profound gratitude around the departure of Aretha Franklin. I don’t often talk about my background, however I...
View ArticleKirtan Leader Institute community update
There’s so much happening within the Kirtan Leader Institute community I can hardly keep track of it. So, here’s a quick summary… Stay tuned for new music! I’ve been in the studio with producer Ben...
View ArticleTabla Wizard Jim Feist
Holy smokes, my old friend and tabla wizard Jim Feist is just crushing it on this video. Watch HERE. Jim is hilarious, and an incredible tabla-ist and tabla teacher. I am grateful for all I learned...
View ArticleMy friend Issa Malluf
I’m always delighted when Issa Malluf comes to Boulder to teach and play in our Kirtan Leader trainings. We have a great ongoing conversation going about music, life and what it means to be alive at...
View ArticleLineage: Swami Kaleshwar of Penukonda
In 2007 I was extremely fortunate to stumble across the lineage of Sri Kaleshwar. Before he left his body in 2012 I was able to experience his presence in person both in Laytonville, CA and during four...
View ArticleLalita Invocation, led by Dawnia Dresser
Click HERE to listen to a live version of the Lalita Invocation beautifully led by Kirtan Leader Institute coach/teacher Dawnia Dresser. Recorded from the audience, so it’s little rough. However, I...
View ArticleKen Matarazzo rhythm workshop
Click HERE, HERE and HERE to check out Kirtan Leader Institute teacher and percussionist Ken Matarazzo teaching our Level 1 and 2 students. Ken teaches simple and fun elements of the Hand Dance Method...
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Sivana Podcast: How To Become A Kirtan Leader
Join Mike, as he is interviewed on the Sivana Podcast by Breck Larkin about becoming a Kirtan Leader. Preview: So, you love Kirtan — do you think you might want to be a Kirtan leader? You don’t have to...
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Sivana Podcast: What is Kirtan?
Part 1 of two interviews by Breck Larkin on the Sivana Podcast discussing what Kirtan is with Mike Cohen. Listen to part 2 by clicking here. For those of you want to find out what Kirtan is, or are...
View ArticleNEW MUSIC: Sita Ram (Soul Version)
Times change. So, rather than do the same old thing (press and release a CD) I have decided to release one brand new song per month over the next six months. Here’s the first- Sita Ram (Soul Version)....
View ArticleWe Can Help You Learn
A COMMON STORY Seems like every week I hear a story with the following elements from one of our Kirtan Leader Institute studente: Part 1: I bought my harmonium a year ago in the hopes of learning...
View ArticleNew Music: Balaji’s Maha Mantra
Here’s new music guaranteed to brighten up your Thanksgiving weekend. Check out a sneak preview of my brand new recording! BALAJI’S MAHA MANTRA will be released to the general public in the next week...
View ArticleAre you working your edge?
Seeing someone REALLY work their edge is incredibly inspiring. Who do you know that has been working their edge this year? Last weekend I was very much at my edge. For the first time in my life I found...
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