One of the leading lights of the Western Kirtan scene, David Newman, just passed unexpectedly into Spirit from a stroke. He was relatively young. Here he is singing “Stay Strong and Keep Your Faith Alive” with many of the top Western Kirtan wallahs.
Participants in Order of Appearance:
David Newman (Durga Das), Mira, Philippo Franchini (guitar), Sean Johnson, Wah, Dave Stringer, Girish, Bob Wisdom, Donna De Lory, Snatam Kaur, Sharon Gannon, Krishna Das, Shyam Das, Jai Uttal, Shantala (Benjy and Heather Wertheimer), Gaura Vani, Kirtan Rabbi, Seane Corn, Govindas and Radha (and Malakai), Radhanath Swami, Suzanne Sterling, Saul David Raye and Tony Khalife.
Additional Participants: C.C. White, Prema Hara, Brenda McMorrow, Amy Barnes, Gina Sala, Yvette Om, Zat Baraka, Terra Gold, John de Kadt, and Steve Gorn…
Good travels David!