Krishna Das (born Jeffrey Kagel in Long Island, New York) is an award winning vocalist known for his performances of Indian devotional music called kirtan (chanting the names of God). With eight albums released since 1996, Das is perhaps the best known U.S. singer of kirtan-style music. 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." www.krishnadas.com