kirtan
what it is
Kirtan is a type of music meant to both reflect and inspire spiritual devotion in the listener. While lyrics stem from Hindu chants, it does not require a religious or spiritual context to be appreciated.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make kirtan a playlist
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questions
What is kirtan?
Kirtan is a type of music meant to both reflect and inspire spiritual devotion in the listener. While lyrics stem from Hindu chants, it does not require a religious or spiritual context to be appreciated.
What are good kirtan albums to start with?
Try Ancient Spirit (Kirtan Cafe, Vol. ii- Yoga Chant Music) by Ragani, Flow of Grace by Krishna Das, Motion of devotion by SINGING BUDDHAS, and Jaya by Shantala.
Who are some women making kirtan?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/kirtan/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making kirtan, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19