Les, so help me God, when i asked about the Kiva i wanted to end the post by saying that i wouldn't be surprised if the Kiva is how Joni's named her living-room:) Honest! The albums recorded at The Kiva do sound homey - or should i say roomy? I mean, one can realy feel he's in the same room with Joni, you know what i mean... Thank you, Les!
p.s. - Here's what i found about the term Kiva: (taken from the net) "The kiva is always the center of the mandala. It is the secret, hidden place where the sipapu meets the sky, the safe place where the past meets the future. The kiva is a place of refuge, a sanctuary from the unpredictability of the elements, a private and safe space combining the practical and spiritual dimensions of existence in one form, a womb of culture and vision, a special opening into the reality of mother. Kivas have been used like living rooms, the focal point for local clans, a place to stay warm on a winter's day or to keep cool during the summer months while relaxing. The larger kivas provided a place to smoke and discuss community business. At certain times of year, they were used as holy places, accomodating many people visiting from outside the canyon. At these times, there would be chanting, recounting of oral histories, relevant stories and teachings in preparation for rituals. The circle around a central fire pit is a natural mandala, tending to bring the! participants into visual contact and intimate communication. The kiva is an architectural form designed to host the spirit of council fires and gatherings of all kinds which had once taken place outdoors or in caves and natural rockhouses." Nuriel --- Les Irvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >At 2/6/2002 11:43 AM, Nuriel Tobias wrote: >>The Kiva, the place where Joni's last albums (not BSN) were recorded - >>anybody knows anything about this place? The article text search has no >>idea - me too - but one of you happy people should know. > >It's actually in Joni's home in Bel Air... >Les _____________________________________________________________ Free email, web pages, news, entertainment, weather and MORE! Check out -------------------------------> http://wowmail.com
