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.