Breath of the Heart by Krishna Das

Originally Released: 2001

The best of the three worlds: the passionate magic of a live kirtan with Krishna Das...recorded in the ultimate environment of Hollywood's famed Cello Studios...produced by rap/rock legend, Rick Rubin, known for his transparent, essential sound. Add in to the mix the contributions of a stellar group of supporting musicians, including Ty Burhoe (Tabla), Steve Gorn (Bansuri), Lili Haydn (Violin), John McDowell (Hammond B3, Piano, Djembe, Gorong, Tana, Shakers, Tambourine), Benmont Tench (Hammond B3, Piano) and Benjy Wertheimer (Esraj), along with the heartfull singing of the 50-strong Kosmic Kirtan Posse-the result is both transcendent and exquisitely embodied.TRACKS

Layering traditional Hindu kirtan with instantly accessible melodies and modern instrumentation, Krishna Das has been called yoga's "rock star." With a remarkably soulful voice that touches the deepest chord in even the most casual listener, Krishna Das – known to friends, family, and fans as simply KD – has taken the call-and-response chanting out of yoga centers and into concert halls, becoming a worldwide icon and the best-selling chant artist of all time, with over 300,000 records sold. His first studio recording in a decade, "HEART AS WIDE AS THE WORLD" invests KD's magnetic chanting with an electrifying rock 'n' roll sensibility informed by a lifetime of experience and musical love.