David Newman (aka Durga Das) is a widely recognized Chant Artist and sacred musician who continues to travel throughout North America, Europe and Asia, singing Kirtan chants and offering workshops on the healing power of sound. His music embodies a devotional mysticism, distinctive musicality, poetic intimacy and a deep respect for India's ancient chant tradition.
To Be Home is the new 10-song CD from the singer. The album, which was recorded in Woodstock, was co-produced by Newman and Trina Shoemaker, the two-time Grammy ® Award winner best known for her work with Sheryl Crow and Emmylou Harris. On To Be Home, Newman offers a mix of comforting folk songs in English as well as more traditional Kirtan chant songs in Sanskrit. In the U.S., Newman is responsible for helping to establish this new musical genre. On To Be Home Newman is joined by Mira on vocals, cajon and percussion, drummer Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel, Paul McCartney), keyboardist John McDowell (Sting, Santana), cellist and bassist Jordan Jancz, tabla and esraj master Benjy Wertheimer, renowned bansuri flutist Steve Gorn and guitarist Philippo Franchini.
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