Tag: kirtan

Chanting for Life: Q&A with Krishna Das

In February each year, Sivananda Bahamas welcomes legendary kirtan singer Krishna Das for a Yoga of Chant Retreat. A disciple of Indian sage Neem Karoli Baba, Krishna Das has become a worldwide icon and the best-selling Western chant artist of all time …

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Jai Uttal Q&A: Chanting with an Open Heart

Please share what you do in 10-15 words: I lead healing music and chanting from the ancient Bhakti tradition of India, expressed in musical styles from raga to reggae. Why do you do what you do? Originally I found these practices of music and kirtan to …

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Durga Das Blends Music and Devotional Practice

  He’s a spiritual songwriter and kirtan singer, whose musical treatment of the mantra has been known to bring audiences to their feet, transported by the joyousness of his sound.   David Newman (Durga Das) has been welcomed annually at the a …

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The Positive Power of Chant with Jim Gelcer (Siva)

Please share what you do in 10-15 words: Kirtan wallah, recording and touring artist, composer, producer, and Bhakti yogi. Why do you do what you do? It is my path and I’m doing what I love. What are you currently fascinated by in your work? The positi …