David Newman (Durga Das) is a widely recognized Chant Artist who travels extensively singing kirtan and offering workshops on the healing power of sound and the devotional aspects of the yoga path known as Bhakti Yoga. David’s approach to Kirtan is authentic, original and creative – merging ancient mantras with a contemporary and distinctive musicality. His sound embodies a devotional mysticism and poetic intimacy while maintaining a deep respect for India's ancient chant tradition. David has released three CDs: Soul Freedom, Lotus Feet: A Kirtan Revolution, Leap of Grace: The Hanuman Chalisa and his latest CD/DVD set Into the Bliss. He is also the founder of Yoga On Main in Philadelphia and the author of Merging with Grace: The Practice of Inner Fire Meditation. David travels with devotional singer and percussionist MIRA!