Krishna Das (singer)

Krishna Das
Krishna Das in 2005
Background information
Birth name	Jeffrey Kagel
Also known as	Krishna Das
Born	(1947-05-31) May 31, 1947 (age 77) Long Island, New York, U.S.
Genres	Kirtan
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)	Harmonium, vocals
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Krishna Das Music, Nutone Music, End Hits
Website	www.krishnadas.com

Krishna Das (IAST: Kṛṣṇa dāsa; born Jeffrey Kagel; May 31, 1947) is an American vocalist known for his performances of Hindu devotional music known as kirtan (chanting the names of God). He has released seventeen albums since 1996. He performed at the 2013 Grammy Awards, where his album Live Ananda (2012) was nominated for the 2013 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album. He's been described by the New York Times as "the chant master of American yoga".^[1]