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Jyoshna La Trobe

From the View Point of a Spiritualist/Kirtan Musician/LBGT/ Co - Parent.

  1. 20/52 Gunatiita's New Kiirtan Album - A Brilliant Work!

    01/16/2024

    20/52 Gunatiita's New Kiirtan Album - A Brilliant Work!

    In this interview we talk about how this new album came about, some mystical experiences with the album, about Gunatiita's working relationship with Sukhadeva, her feeling about Prabhat Samgiit, what kiirtan means to her and much more. It ends with her favourite kiirtan on the album,

    31 min
  2. 19/52 'A Portal to the Divine' - Our First Sunrise Kiirtan Mela Festival.

    11/06/2023

    19/52 'A Portal to the Divine' - Our First Sunrise Kiirtan Mela Festival.

    A few of us came together to share our experiences of the first Sunrise Kiirtan Mela festival on Sept 30 till Oct 1st. Present in this podcast are Ashoka, Caitriona, Jiivan (Host), Gerry, Maetrii, Siobhan, and myself. The reactions were diverse: Ashoka said:"it was stunning" and Siobhan, "it was a glowing portal for the divine all weekend", and Kate said "it was such a rollercoaster, it opened up a whole new world for me", and Caitriona "the kiirtan shifted you into a higher consciousness.. I felt like I stepped out of time" among others. We start with some kiirtan and end the same way.

    57 min
  3. 18/52 Jiivan Jack McCarthy - How to Win the Hearts and Minds of the People: Updates on Circular Economies in Ireland

    08/30/2023

    18/52 Jiivan Jack McCarthy - How to Win the Hearts and Minds of the People: Updates on Circular Economies in Ireland

    Jiivan Jack Mc Carthy speaks about his new research work on Sustainability including 'Frontline Bikes', a bike mechanic business that supports people moving from addiction to independent living. He talks about a circular economy really being about relationships and mutual benefits.

    24 min
  4. 17/52 The Boatman Carrying People Across to Holy Island - A Quick Conversation with Author Gerard Madden

    08/13/2023

    17/52 The Boatman Carrying People Across to Holy Island - A Quick Conversation with Author Gerard Madden

    Gerard Madden is a native of Whitegate, County Clare, and is the author of numerous books dealing with local history and  the ancestry of Irish families. He authored the histories of Holy Island, Scariff, Mountshannon and Tuamgraney. He is also editor and frequent author of the East Clare Heritage Sliabh Aughty Journal and a boatman of 32 years.​ This conversation was recorded while I was with my daughter Isabel of five years, after a boat tide to Holy Island recently. Gerard or 'Ger' as he is known around here is a prolific writer and historian as well as a boatman. He is suggesting in this interview that the Child Burial ground, the most sacred spot on Holy Island, be restored without delay and that the planned Interpretative Centre be forgone, as we have the most beautiful island right there in front of us. Wise words Gerry! I end with the song' If I could Swim the Ocean' written in East Clare and on my new album, 'Unity Hours IV". https://jyoshna.bandcamp.com/track/if-i-could-swim-the-ocean

    12 min
  5. 16/52 How is it for a Ukrainian refugee in Ireland? An Interview with Ambika at Sunrise Farm, Ireland.

    06/28/2023

    16/52 How is it for a Ukrainian refugee in Ireland? An Interview with Ambika at Sunrise Farm, Ireland.

    Ambika came to Sunrise farm about nine months ago and here she speaks about her experience in Ukraine, Poland and Ireland, about how the war has effected her, and how she moved from depression into learning kiirtan and meditation. Even though she still struggles with finding her connection with the divine she knows that she definitely wants to meditate and to help others. She ends with the beautiful song of Madalasa, in Sanskrit and English.

    15 min
  6. 15/52 Governments Role in Supporting Music/Arts According to P.R Sarkar plus a New Kiirtan Track

    06/12/2023

    15/52 Governments Role in Supporting Music/Arts According to P.R Sarkar plus a New Kiirtan Track

    In this podcast I share a new recording of a kiirtan track being released soon with Unity Hours IV songs and discuss some thoughts and readings by P.R Sarkar on the duty of a government to support the arts and musicians. Cezanne could live on the smell of an oily rag but can we? hear the complete song album here: https://jyoshna.bandcamp.com/album/unity-hours-iv

    12 min
  7. 14/52 Thirteen Minute Update and New Music Video Consciousness

    04/17/2023

    14/52 Thirteen Minute Update and New Music Video Consciousness

    This is a brief update of events after a long time including: the music video "Consciousness" directed by #Shailaja Padindala; group performances at Evolve festival and Garnet station; coming together of Turiiya after decades; Cyclone Gabrielle and the Kiirtan Academy. I end the podcast with a new demo of the song, the Secret. Music video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXM47cvbCx0

    14 min

  8. 01/10/2023

    13/52 Radical Film and Music as Tools for Activism - An Interview with award winning filmmaker Shailaja Padindala from India

    In this podcast Shailaja speaks about her background in India, her creative exploration into sexuality, queerness and social activism. She also speaks about her experience 'coming out' to her parents, and her use of film and music as a tool for activism. Having been to L.V Prasad Film and TV Academy in Chennai she has wrote, directed and acted in her own  short film called 'Memories of a Machine' (2016) which went viral as well as her feature film called 'Naanu Ladies'  (2021) to be released this year. Her film song 'Vote Haaki' is an ironic look at Indian politics, a black comedy of sorts.  Shailaja speaks about the musical influences in her life such as A.R Rehaman and Illayaraja and ends with a beautiful song 'Aaj Jane Ki Zid' by Faridha Khanum.  Link to Memories ofa Machine: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NyudLUzDSl0&feature=youtu.be, Link to Naan Ladies Trailer: https://youtu.be/JYiL6DGGJ5Q. Link to `Vote Haaki: https://youtu.be/lHWnFfcnBQc

    23 min
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From the View Point of a Spiritualist/Kirtan Musician/LBGT/ Co - Parent.

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  • Creator
    Jyoshna La Trobe
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    381
  • Rating
    Clean
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