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It's hard to face our fears and touch into traumas in our voice--our Fifth Chakra. Gathering the courage to buy a harmonium, to learn to use it, and to open up our ...

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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 Classical a...

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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 interview with harmonium maker and...

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 harmoniu
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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?
• What is the best harmo
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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. An...

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 India, dr...

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 Kirtan in ...