Krishna Das has been recording albums of traditional Indian chants and song for the past 5 years but has been on a spiritual journey his entire life. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Das (b. Jeffrey Kagel), has been at the forefront of utilizing western melodic sensibilities in Hindu Kirtan (chanting) and satsong 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 or Devotional Yoga, his music is energized with modern grooves and melodies to create soulful chanting that is eminently accessible to western hearts. Influential spiritual leader Ram Dass describes Krishna Das as "an example of someone whose heartsongs open the channels to Gods".