David Newman, also known as Durga Das, is a Kirtan Chant Artist and a practitioner and educator of Bhakti Yoga - The Yoga of Love. David, a devotee of Neem Karoli Baba, travels extensively singing Kirtan (Indian devotional chanting) and sharing Bhakti principles and practices. David Newman's singing embodies a devotional mysticism, distinctive musicality, poetic intimacy and a deep respect for India's ancient chant tradition. His recordings expand the traditional Kirtan medium by using a wide range of musical elements and employing progressive production influences. His live Kirtans and concerts are joyous, ecstatic, uplifting and at times exploding with energy.-
