Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Jeffrey Kagel |
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| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Moss Green |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | State University of New York |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Sharada Devi (kirtan singer) |
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Family
| Father | KC Tewari |
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| Mother | Sylvia |
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Career
| Genre | Kirtan |
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| Overview | Krishna Das is a renowned singer and songwriter celebrated for his contributions to Kirtan, a form of devotional music. He achieved fame through his long-standing residency at the Jivamukti Yoga Center in New York City, where he offers Kirtan sessions that resonate deeply with followers of Eastern spirituality. His work includes founding Triloka Records, known for producing spiritual music, and collaborating with various artists across music genres. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/krishnadasmusic/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/KrishnaDasMusic/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzvMbKEud7MqkIVdFjfHXQ |
| https://x.com/krishnadas |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| He grew up in a middle-class Jewish family on Long Island during the 1950s and 60s. | |
| In his youth, he was an athlete and musician, influenced by Eastern spirituality. | |
| He was briefly the lead singer of a band called Soft White Underbelly, which eventually became Blue Öyster Cult. | |
| Before moving to India, he worked as a bus driver, sporting long hair and a beard while exploring spirituality. | |
| Meeting Ram Dass at a young age ignited his spiritual journey and led him to meet his guru, Neem Karoli Baba. | |
| Despite wanting to stay in India, he returned to the U.S. only to face the passing of his guru shortly thereafter. | |
| He began offering Kirtan to reconnect with his spiritual roots and shared his music extensively, leading to his Grammy nomination. |
