Saraswati is the feminine principle of Creation, the spoken and written word, music, art, knowledge, learning and wisdom.

Written by Libby Volckening.  Libby Volckening (vocals, piano), Ezra Landis (guitars), Amanda Turk (djembe, cajon, ankle bells), Chris Ball (bass, udu, cymbal, chime, bongo, pandeiro, vocals)  Recorded by Chris Ball at Occasional Train Studio and Northfire Recording Studio.  Mixed by Chris Ball at Northfire Recording Studio.  Additional production by Garrett Sawyer.  Mastered by Alan Evans at Iron Wax Studios.  From Invoking the Divine Feminine: Heart Centered Kirtan (C) Libby Volckening 2021

Om Aim Saraswatyay Namaha

Durga means “impassible.” For protection (especially of Truth) and liberation of the oppressed.

Written by Libby Volckening. With Libby Volckening (vocals, keys), Ezra Landis (guitar), Amanda Turk (tonbeck, darbuka, cajon), Win Ridabock (flute), Chris Ball (bass, bass drum, cymbal, pandeiro, bell), Thomas Matherly (vocals), Marie Ebacher (vocals).  Recorded by Chris Ball at Occasional Train Studio and Northfire Recording Studio.  Mixed by Chris Ball at Northfire Recording Studio.  Additional production by Garrett Sawyer.  Mastered by Alan Evans at Iron Wax Studios.  From Invoking the Divine Feminine: Heart Centered Kirtan (C) Libby Volckening 2021

Om Dum Durgayay Namaha

Kali is the feminine principle of Transformation. For relief from difficult circumstances.

Written by Libby Volckening.  With Libby Volckening (vocals, piano), Ezra Landis (guitar), Amanda Turk (tonbeck, darbuka, cajon), Chris Ball (bass, hemp shaker, bass drum, clay drum, Fender Rhodes, pandeiro, vocals), Peter Siegel (mandolin), Garrett Sawyer (shekere).   Recorded by Chris Ball at Occasional Train Studio and Northfire Recording Studio.  Mixed by Chris Ball at Northfire Recording Studio.  Additional production by Garrett Sawyer.  Mastered by Alan Evans at Iron Wax Studios.  From Invoking the Divine Feminine: Heart Centered Kirtan (C) Libby Volckening 2021

Om Klim Kalikayay Namaha

Savitri Gayatri. For bringing in to our being the spiritual energy that comes to the Earth through the sun from higher realms.

Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi
Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayat

Written by James Robinson & Libby Volckening.  With Libby Volckening (vocals, harmonium), Ezra Landis (guitar), Peter Siegel (mandolin), Chris Ball (upright bass, organ, hambone, finger cymbals).  Recorded by Chris Ball at Occasional Train Studio and Northfire Recording Studio.  Mixed by Chris Ball at Northfire Recording Studio.  Additional production by Garrett Sawyer.  Mastered by Alan Evans at Iron Wax Studios.  From Invoking the Divine Feminine: Heart Centered Kirtan (C) Libby Volckening 2021

Sun Queen/Savitri Gayatri

Lakshmi is the feminine principle of Preservation, abundance, prosperity, wealth.

Written by Libby Volckening, Thomas Matherly and Amanda Turk.  With Libby Volckening (vocals), Amanda Turk (cajon, ankle bells), Thomas Matherly (bass, vocals), Ezra Landis (guitar), Chris Ball (piano, shaker), Marie Ebacher (vocals).  Recorded by Chris Ball at Occasional Train Studio and Northfire Recording Studio.  Mixed by Chris Ball at Northfire Recording Studio.  Additional production by Garrett Sawyer.  Mastered by Alan Evans at Iron Wax Studios.  From Invoking the Divine Feminine: Heart Centered Kirtan (C) Libby Volckening 2021

Om Shrim Maha Lakshmiyay Swaha

Guan Yin is the feminine principle of mercy and compassion.

Written by Libby Volckening.  With Libby Volckening (vocals, piano), Win Ridabock (flutes), Chris Ball (basses, keyboards).  Recorded by Chris Ball at Occasional Train Studio and Northfire Recording Studio.  Mixed by Chris Ball at Northfire Recording Studio.  Additional production by Garrett Sawyer.  Mastered by Alan Evans at Iron Wax Studios.  From Invoking the Divine Feminine: Heart Centered Kirtan (C) Libby Volckening 2021

Namo Guan Shi Yin Pusa

A tender bhajan, written in praise of the Catholic saint who sang her heart out to God.  Features a chorus of heart-melting harmonies.  Written by Jeff Martell.  With Jeff Martell (guitar, vocals), Libby Volckening (harmonium, vocals), Daniel Broad (bass), Dave Noonan (drums), and Ed Ritz, Susan Murphy, Justin Green, Julia Ellingboe, and Michele Derouin (response choir).  Recorded produced and engineered by Garrett Sawyer at Northfire Recording Studio.  Mastered by Jay Frigoletto at Mastersuite.  From the CD: Heart Centered Kirtan (C) Libby Volckening & Alisha Parker Martell 2017.

Om Cecilia

Ishvara Pranidhana/Let it Go

Music and lyrics by Jeff Martell.  With Jeff Martell (vocals/guitar), Carrie Grossman (vocals), Libby Volckening (harmonium/vocals), Daniel Broad (bass), J. Russell Nieman (percussion), Jeremy Starpoli (trombone). Recorded, produced and engineered by Garrett Sawyer a Northfire Recording Studio. Mastered by Jay Frigoletto at Mastersuite. From the CD: Heart Centered Kirtan (C) Libby Volckening & Alisha Parker-Martell 2017

Ishvara Pranidhana

Om Namah Shivaya

Music by Jeff Martell. With Jeff Martell (vocals/guitar/harmonica), Libby Volckening (harmonium/vocals), Daniel Broad (bass), Dave Noonan (drum set), Darby Wolf (piano), Charlie Shew (percussion), and Ed Ritz, Susan Murphy, Justin Green, Julia Ellingboe, and Michele Derouin (response choir). Recorded, produced and engineered by Garrett Sawyer at Northfire Recording Studio. Mastered by Jay Frigoletto at Mastersuite. From the CD: Heart Centered Kirtan (C) Libby Volckening & Alisha Parker-Martell 2017

Om Namah Shivaya

Govinda Narayana, Gopala Narayana
Govinda Gopala Narayana
Hare Govinda Ananda Narayana

Finder and Protector of knowledge and wisdom,
We invoke you, Eternal Lord of the Universe. 

Music by Libby Volckening.  With Libby Volckening (harmonium/vocals), Jeff Martell (vocals/guitar), Darby Wolf (organ), Daniel Broad (bass), J. Russell Nieman (percussion), and Garrett Sawyer (electric guitar/tambourine). Recorded, produced and engineered by Garrett Sawyer a Northfire Recording Studio. Mastered by Jay Frigoletto at Mastersuite. From the CD: Heart Centered Kirtan (C) Libby Volckening & Alisha Parker-Martell 2017

Govinda Gopala Narayana

Jayanti mangala Kali, 
Bhadra Kali kapalini,
Durga kshama Shiva dhatri,
Svaha svadha namostute
Jai, Jai Kali, Jai Kali Durga,
Jai Kali Durga Mata Om 

Salutations to the Ever-victorious and -auspicious Kali,
to Bhadrakali who wears a garland of skulls,
to forebearing Durga who is One with Shiva,
The Cosmic Being to whom we surrender
 and make offering, salutations to You. 

Music by Libby Volckening.  With Libby Volckening (harmonium/vocals), Jeff Martell (vocals/guitar), Garrett Sawyer (bass/vocals), Brian DiMartino (electric guitar), Darby Wolf (piano/organ), and Ed Ritz, Susan Murphy, Justin Green, Julia Ellingboe, and Michele Derouin (response choir). Recorded, produced and engineered by Garrett Sawyer a Northfire Recording Studio. Mastered by Jay Frigoletto at Mastersuite. From the CD: Heart Centered Kirtan (C) Libby Volckening & Alisha Parker-Martell 2017

Even Kali Gets the Blues

Om tryambakam yajaamahay
Sugandheem pushtee vardhanam
Urva rukameeva bandhanaan
Mrtyor muksheeya mamritat 

I invoke the Lord who sees what I cannot see,
Nourish, strengthen, and restore my health
Like a cucumber freed from the vine,
Liberate me from the bonds of death. 

Music by Libby Volckening. With Libby Volckening (vocals/harmonium), Jeff Martell (vocals/guitar), Brian DiMartino (electric guitar), Darby Wolf (piano/organ), Garrett Sawyer (bass),  and Dave Noonan (drum set).  Recorded, produced and engineered by Garrett Sawyer at Northfire Recording Studio. Mastered by Jay Frigoletto at Mastersuite. From the CD: Heart Centered Kirtan (C) Libby Volckening & Alisha Parker-Martell 2017

Mahamrtyunjaya Mantra

Om asatoma sat gamaya
Om tamasoma jyotir gamaya
Om mrtyorma amritam gamaya
Om 

Lead me from lies to truth,
from darkness to light,
From death to eternal life.
Om

Music by Libby Volckening.  With Libby Volckening (harmonium/vocals), Jeff Martell (vocals/guitar), Daniel Broad (bass), Garrett Sawyer (electric guitar), Charlie Shew (percussion). Recorded, produced and engineered by Garrett Sawyer a Northfire Recording Studio. Mastered by Jay Frigoletto at Mastersuite. From the CD: Heart Centered Kirtan (C) Libby Volckening & Alisha Parker-Martell 2017

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