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Member Since	9/13/2005
Band Website	www.KrishnaDas.com
Band Members	Krishna Das - voice, harmonium Ty Burhoe - tabla Arjun Bruggeman - tabla, drum kit, shakers Nina Rao - kartals Mark Gorman - bass guitar Steve Ross - acoustic guitar David Nichtern - electric guitar Genevieve Walker - violin
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Type of Label	Indie

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About Krishna Das

Krishna Das has been recording albums of traditional Indian chants and song since 1996, but has been on a spiritual journey his entire life. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, he has been an innovative traditionalist, utilizing western melodic sensibilities in Hindu kirtan (chanting) while maintaining its traditional base and structure, and is a master of infusing the Indian tradition with modern influences. While staying true to the path of Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion), his music is energized with modern grooves and harmonies to create soulful chanting that is eminently accessible to western hearts. Iconic spiritual leader Ram Dass describes Krishna Das as "an example of someone whose heartsongs open the channels to God."

Krishna Das was first exposed to Indian culture and spirituality in his early 20s. In the winter of 1968, he met Ram Dass, who had just returned from his seminal first trip to India. After living and traveling with Ram Dass in the U.S., and hearing his many stories about his remarkable guru, Maharaj-ji (Neem Karoli Baba), Krishna Das traveled to India, where he was blessed to meet and stay with this extraordinary saint.

While living in India for nearly three years, Krishna Das' heart was especially drawn to the practice of Bhakti Yoga—the yoga of devotion. Fanning the flames of his inner longing, Maharaj-ji led him deeper and deeper into the practice of kirtan—chanting the Names of God. As an appointed pujari (priest) for the Durga temple in Maharaj-ji's ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas, Krishna Das immersed himself in the worship of the Divine Goddess.

Krishna Das spent as much time as possible with Maharaj-ji during those first years in India, opening himself to the flow of Grace and purifying his heart. Early in 1973, he was asked by Maharaj-ji to return to America.

As Krishna Das recalls:

"At what would turn out to be my last darshan of Maharaj-ji's physical body [last time seeing him in physical form], I was petrified with fear about returning to the U.S. after so many years. I hadn't worn a pair of jeans or shoes for such a long time that I couldn't imagine what it would be like. I didn't want to ask Maharaj-ji what I should do in America, but all of a sudden I blurted out in anguish, 'Maharaj-ji! How can I serve you in America?'

"He looked at me with mock disgust and said, 'What is this? If you ask how you should serve then it is no longer service. Do what you want.' I couldn't believe my ears. How could doing what I wanted to do be of service to him? I didn't have that kind of faith. I just sat there, stunned. Then after a minute or so he looked over at me, smiling sweetly, and asked, 'So, how will you serve me?'

"My mind was blank. It was time for me to leave for Delhi, to catch the plane back to the States. He was looking at me and laughing. I bent down and touched his feet for the last time and when I looked up, he was beaming at me, "So, how will you serve me in America?" I felt like I was moving in a dream. I floated across the courtyard and bowed to him one more time from a distance. As I did, the words came to me, 'I will sing to you in America.'
									
“Soon afterwards, during the full moon in September 1973, Maharaj-ji left his body. Now he had to be found within. The chanting, the meditation, the puja and all the wonderful time spent with him turned out to be seeds that Maharaj-ji himself had planted in my heart...seeds that would keep growing and blossom by his Grace.”

In 1990, Krishna Das founded Karuna/Triloka Records, a leading distributor of world music recordings. His debut album, One Track Heart, released in 1996, focuses ..d chants from the ancient tradition of Bhakti Yoga.  His second album, Pilgrim Heart, released in 1998, features a guest appearance by Sting, who sings on the tune, "Mountain Hare Krishna," and plays bass on "Ring Song." Krishna Das released the double CD Live on Earth...For a Limited Time Only in early 2000, and followed it with Pilgrim of the Heart (Sounds True), an instructional recording of a day-long chanting workshop (re-released in 2008 as a three-CD set).

2001’s Breath of the Heart was produced by Rick Rubin and features a kirtan choir of fifty people (including Beastie Boy Mike D) and ten top eastern and western musicians and was followed in 2003 by another Rick Rubin production, Door of Faith, a departure from Krishna Das’ signature call-and-response-style chant that is, instead, a deeply moving collection of solo prayers. Greatest Hits of the Kali Yuga, released in 2004, is a compilation of old favorites and new chants accompanied by a DVD, One Life at a Time, featuring clips of live kirtan and interviews with Krishna Das and friends.

Krishna Das’ next CD, All One, is a dynamic 70-minute recording of the Hare Krishna mantra in Krishna Das’ own unique style. This was followed by Flow of Grace – Chanting the Hanuman Chalisa in 2006, released both as a CD and in CD/book form, and 2007’s Gathering in the Light, a collaboration between Krishna Das and composer/overtone singer Baird Hersey utilizing only voice and percussion to create new arrangements of seven of Krishna Das’ most beloved chants.

Krishna Das’ upcoming CD release, Heart Full of Soul (two-CD set; fall 2008) is a vibrant live recording that immerses the listener in the joyous experience of an evening of  devotional chant with Krishna Das, from beginning to end. (Note: A full discography is available on krishnadas.com.)

Over the years Krishna Das has made numerous pilgrimages throughout India, meeting teachers and saints of many spiritual traditions on his quest to open and purify his heart. Living in jungles, in ashrams, and in holy places throughout the sub-continent, he has had many unique opportunities to absorb the ancient truths that have been held by the Indian culture for thousands of years. In addition, he has studied Theravadan Buddhist meditation practices with Anagarika Munindra and S. N. Goenka, and has been initiated into Tibetan Buddhist practices by lamas from various lineages.

Krishna Das conducts intensive retreats, workshops, and chanting sessions. He leads kirtan on a regular basis all over the world. He continues to teach with Ram Dass and has sung for many saints, lamas, and yogis here, in India, and all around the world.

In his own words: "Chanting is a way of getting in touch with yourself.  It's an opening of the heart and letting go of the mind and thoughts.  It deepens the channel of grace, and it's a way of being present in the moment."

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Lady Angel Sch (A.S)	Dec 12 2009 10:53 PM Salaam and nuff thanks for add me, it's great to meet you here and listen to your music, very nice :). I wish you the best and a happy holiday season. Bless n peace, kindly regards from Germany, yours new friend Lady Angel :). Salamu'alaikum.
Lotte	Dec 10 2009 2:31 PM The Official position of Denmark is at present that the occupation from China of Tibet is now officially recognized. Including the slaughtering of hundreds of innocent Tibetans. On top of that it means supporting a communist regime, that doesn't abstain from slaughtering political opponents inside of China. SHAME ON DENMARK! I have never been so embarrased of being Danish
Jaya-Madhava Dasa	Dec 9 2009 4:51 PM Hari bol KD! hope U r Well!!!!
Janmejaya and 3D Surround Orchestra	Dec 9 2009 2:14 PM Many thanks for the music which you’ve created for us! We are your friends. Let’s enjoy our inspiring performance together!
Kailash	Dec 8 2009 10:39 PM Dear friend Krishna Das I am very glad to be your friend . I have also vision to travel around and share music and also play and sing on our local satsang group in Ljubljana - we belong to AOL org. founded by H.H.Sri Sri Ravi Shankar... Anyway you are my great inspiration of Divine grace manifested. Hope we will meet again one day, be well as you are. Om Shanti Your Friend , Kailash
LITTLEBOMB	Dec 7 2009 8:39 AM your music is wow..devotion,compassion...thank you!!!!!! love Raffaello
Kabalah	Nov 30 2009 4:47 AM May... the spirit of Christmas which is Peace... the gladness of Christmas which is Hope... the adoration of Christmas which is Joy... and the heart of Christmas which is Love... be yours now and tomorrow.
Barry	Nov 28 2009 3:42 AM hey thanks 4 the add -barry
~ANGEL ~	Nov 25 2009 9:57 PM Beautiful friend! Thank you so much for your light & Love! Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born. You have a special place in my heart! : ) LOVE YOU ~ANGEL~
Big Rigg Vedar	Nov 20 2009 10:18 PM whats up man , your lookin a little bit pink like this little piggy in your picture
IMAGINE LOVIN' PEACE	Nov 13 2009 12:38 PM Myspace Friend GIVE PEACE ! Give Peace a Chance. Peace Sunday, June 5, 1982, Rose Bowl, no nukes - nuclear disarmament - stop nuclear madness concert. NYC - Central Park - June 12, 1982, 1,000,000 person march and rally for Nuclear Freeze. Photography and presentation by Curtis Rainbow. 'Give Peace a Chance' music by Achim Schultz. Inspiration by Yoko Ono. Dedicated to John Lennon. http://www.imaginelovingpeace.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzqi97njloM Imagine Lovin' Peace, Curtis
chansenphoto	Nov 3 2009 7:38 PM When are you comin to Santa Cruz again?
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visuAlien	Oct 18 2009 1:09 PM SHA! HAPPY DIWALI!!! Best wishes,peace,love and light!!! visuAlien OM
Dusty Varanasi	Oct 17 2009 5:54 PM Happy Deepavali! Hope to see you in Michigan again soon!
~~Carol~~	Sep 16 2009 5:19 PM MySpace neglected way too long. Just feel like lovin everybody today. Here's some luv for you, Krishna Das! (¯'?..¯) '.¸... ¸.•..¸.•¨) ¸.•¨) (¸.•.. (¸.•.. .•.. ¸¸.•¨¯'• _____**__________ ______ _____________ ____ __________*___________ ____________________*__ _______________________ _________JUST__________ _______SHOWING_________ _________LOVE___________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ____________*_____________ __________________________ ___________________________ .....................? .................? .............? .........? ......? ....? ......?.......................?....? ..........?..............?...............? ..............?......?.....................? ...................?........................? ................?.......?..............? ..............?.............?....? .............? ...........? ..........? .........? .........? ..........? ..............? ...................? ..........................? ...............................? .................................? .................................? ..............................? .........................? ..................? .............? .........? .....? ...? ?.............................?....? ?..........................?...........? ?......................?................? ..?............ ........?..................? ...?....................................? .....?................................? ........?.........................? ...........?...................? ..............?..............? ..................?.......? .....................?..? .......................? Hugs
Starfire In Electric	Sep 16 2009 5:48 AM blessings to you come to Colorado again soon sweet spirit such a joy love and light - spinning timeless to the nameless one
Yara ∞ॐƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♫♥☮ Maria	Sep 12 2009 4:37 PM “Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine.” Jeffrey Glassberg Have a nice and sunny weekend! Peace and Light. Yara Maria
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Sheila Applegate	Sep 7 2009 10:00 PM I recently channeled 'Magdalene's Message on Love' in Glastonbury England. Glastonbury is believed to be one of the places Magdalene traveled with her message of love following her beloved's ascension. Magdalene has chosen this Message to be the unveiling of her message. She is ready to teach the masses and the masses are ready to hear her messages of true unconditional love. Mary has inspired the goal of having 10,000 people listen to this message before 2010. On the first day 106 people listened. Lets keep the movement flowing. Please take a moment to listen to this powerful message of love from Magdalene and Isis~ Free on the Seeds of Love Podcast on the left side of my profile page. If it resonates with your heart send the link onto others. Please help us in this mission by forwarding the links to as many people as possible.. share them on your networking pages and simply put the intention out that Magdalene's request will be fulfilled and the hearts of the people will open in preparation for her messages. THE TIME IS NOW
Xenia	Aug 31 2009 8:01 PM "People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Wishing you an amazing week :-)
ॐ MohanRam 'Vishnu' Jewanॐ	Aug 13 2009 10:34 AM Happy Janmashtami: is the joyful celebration of Lord Krishna's birth. Major celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami takes place at midnight as Krishna is said to have made his divine appearance in that hour. Fasting, bhajans, pujas... Om Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna-Krishna, Hare-Hare!
Swami Ramananda	Aug 9 2009 11:16 AM DEAR BROTHER KRISHNA DAS, JAI MA! JAI MAHARAJI! Sending much love and peace to you from our Ashram in North Carolina. Come visit us soon! OM and Prem, Swami Ramananda WWW.GREENSWAMI.COM
Lotte	Aug 4 2009 1:55 PM Dear krishna Das! Please come back to Denmark soon! We have plenty of chocolate milk in a very good quality. :-) Love your sound, you make my day! Love and hope from Lotte
Narayani	Aug 1 2009 12:46 PM Lonely Lake Oh how I ache for lonely lake I know I shouldn't go but the ache's like a rock it feels so hard a rock that's obstructing the flow. So I dip my toes into lonely lake it really isn't so bad just need a while to feel the pain to ease the ache help me flow again. Maybe lonely lake isn't such a bad place As I make it out to be it's a bit like the sky its always there encouraging, expansive and part of me. © 2009 Narayani L Guibarra Just wrote this today and then saw your lovely face and visited your page and see you have a chant entitled "Rock in a heart space" - that's just the feeling that inspired this poem - synchronicity strikes again! Thanks for your lovely voice - inspired my yoga students towards hanumanasana recently by playing "the ring song" - really lightened the mood and opened minds to new possibilities ... love and blessings Narayani

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