Press

Yoga Chat Podcast

I am honored to have been featured on this episode of Joni Yung’s podcast Yoga Chat with the Accidental Yogist! In it we discuss my album "Revealed," my path to becoming a songwriter and musician, and the healing power of yoga and kirtan. Enjoy!
July 27, 2016

Radio Interview with 98.9 FM

Check out this radio interview in which I was featured as a singer/songwriter on the Naples Art Show broadcast, Naples 98.9 FM talk radio.

Turquoise Magazine

I was excited to be interviewed and featured in the “Trendsetters and Jetsetters” April 2016 issue of Turquoise Magazine (a publication of the Naples Daily News). My article was entitled “Musical Medication for Mind and Body.”

- Music Reviews -

2014 Review in Yoga Chicago

2014

by Debi Buzil | Nov/Dec Music Review 2014

I Am All I Need

Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band: Unity; White Swan Records

Deva Premal & Miten with Manose: Mantras for Life; White Swan Records

Missy Balsam: Missy Balsam Kirtan; www.MissyBalsam.com

A theme has been running through my life: All I need is within. I am enough. In our consumer-driven, capitalistic society, this may be considered a radical thought. Our culture teaches us to look outside of ourselves, all around, all the time: Facebook, Instagram, the tweets, the social schedule—yikes! And that’s just social media! This preoccupation seems like it never ends. Our fast-paced lives can get so out of hand, we must make a conscious effort to look within. The secret power of yoga teaches us that all we need is inside.

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Missy Balsam’s self-titled CD is a testament to her love of chanting. I first heard these chants live in her yoga classes at Bhakti Fest Midwest. Her bhakti flow was a great class. It was the first time I ever experienced students being encouraged to sing along with the music playing in class—all uplifting kirtan. What enthusiasm and fun!

Missy Balsam, I can’t wait to hear what your next venture will be! I can’t stop chanting your first chant “Narayana (I Am All I Need).” It’s got a bit of an edge to it; think the positive affirmations of Alanis Morissette. When do we stop looking outside for validation? Let’s take our power back. I am all I need!

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Debi Winston Buzil offers musical instruction and workshops in chant and sacred movement. She may be reached at debi@devi2000.com and through her website, devi2000.com.

2016 Review in Yoga Chicago

2016

by Debi Buzil | Sept/Oct Music Review 2016

Inhale Two Three Four

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Missy Balsam’s Revealed—her first studio release is a spiritual rocker! Hailing from South Florida, Missy is Shakti Ma—all Divine Female Power. The first track, titled “Shakti Ma,” is dynamic, an anthemic chant to the Power of the Goddess! Electric guitars and pounding drums identify the rock ‘n’ roll poetry. Missy’s poetic wildness calls forth rock royalty along the lines of PJ Harvey. “Speak your truth” is catchy, bluesy and pertinent: “Speak your truth, just be real, say what’s on your mind.” A great message and a great reminder. The band has a great sound and serves the songs well. Missy’s clear alto is a delight, adding to her mission to share her soulful words with the world. I am moved by Missy’s authentic voice, reaching out with her words that she is the “true self” in “Shiva.” Missy teaches yoga and invites students to chant mantras in her class during practice. Talk about uniting breath and movement! Really rockin,’ really great, all around!