Krishna Das, born Jeffrey Kagel in 1947, came to kirtan through his years with Neem Karoli Baba, and his recordings carry that devotion into Western song. The compilation Laughing At The Moon reaches back to 1996, but the catalog documented here begins in 2004 with A Drop of the Ocean. The mid-2000s studio run (One Track Heart, Pilgrim Heart, Flow of Grace) is the core of his sound. From 2011 to 2014 comes a flood of live workshop recordings that capture chant and spoken teaching in the room. Later work turns reflective and collaborative, through Trust in the Heart, Peace of My Heart, remix projects, soundtrack work, and Home In the Heart (2025). Because the facts list no track listings, each "start here" below points to a title track where one exists, and otherwise to the opening track.
A 2025 single that pairs a Shiva mantra with a prayer of surrender in a quiet, meditative setting. It is among his most recent releases and a gentle way in. Start with the first mix.
A 2025 album and the latest full-length in the list. Its title suggests the homecoming tone of late-career work. It belongs near the end of the arc. Begin with the opening track.
A 2024 compilation, apparently organized around the monsoon month of Sawan, which is traditionally devoted to Shiva. It gathers devotional pieces for a seasonal listen. Start with the first track.
A 2024 remaster of an earlier album, giving older material a fresh polish. It suits listeners who want the mantra-driven side of his catalog. Start with the opening track.
A 2023 compilation with a restorative title and a soothing, wide-open feel. It is a good bridge for new listeners. Start with the opener.
A 2023 single built on the well-known prayer for the happiness of all beings. It is brief and generous in spirit. The title track is the whole door.
A 2022 film soundtrack that places his voice in a cinematic setting. It shows his reach beyond the kirtan circle. Start with the opening track.
A 2022 single pulled from the film. It is a direct, accessible take on the Shiva mantra. The title track is the entry.
A 2022 single, sparsely documented here. It is a short stop in his later output. Press play on the single itself.
A 2021 single whose title invokes the sacred river. Expect flowing, devotional imagery. The title track is the way in.
A 2021 album that opens a series. It is an unusual curatorial entry in his later catalog. Start with the first track.
A 2020 compilation offered as a garland of devotion for Ram Dass, a fellow follower of Neem Karoli Baba. It is communal and heartfelt. Start with the opening track.
A 2020 single made for communal chanting in a time of illness. It is focused on care. Start with the title piece.
A 2019 album that reimagines his chants through other hands. It brings an electronic, atmospheric edge. Start with the first track.
A 2019 single in which Christopher Willits reworks a chant into ambient territory. It is spacious and calming. The title track is the entry.
A 2019 album whose title states its purpose. It is a clear, concentrated statement of his path. Start with the opening track.
A 2019 album named for his friend and fellow devotee. It reads as a tribute, tender in tone. Start with the first track.
A 2019 single that takes refuge in Hanuman, the figure at the center of his practice. It is short and devotional. Start with the title track.
A 2018 album with an inward, settled feel. It is a good choice for quiet evenings. Start with the opening track.
A 2018 album whose title means "experience" in Sanskrit and Hindi. It is a lived-in, reflective entry. Start with the first track.
A 2018 compilation that serves as a primer on call-and-response chanting. It is a useful starting point for beginners. Start with the first track.
A 2017 album that sits among his later studio work. It is warm and assured. Start with the opening track.
A 2017 compilation named for Hanuman and the town of Taos, New Mexico, home to the Hanuman Temple. It keeps the focus on devotion. Start with the first track.
A 2017 album that extends his repertoire toward Tibetan practice, a rare detour from the Hindu kirtan core. Start with the opening track.
A 2017 single devoted to Ram and the discipline of chanting. It suits focused daily practice. Start with the title track.
A 2016 compilation in which his voice sits among other acoustic yoga music. It is a gentle sampler. Start with his contribution.
A 2015 compilation made for unwinding, with his chants placed among calming pieces. Start with the first track.
A 2015 compilation that frames his work in a relaxed, Indian-influenced mood. Start with the opening track.
A 2015 compilation centered on tabla rhythm, with his chants part of the mix. Start with the first track.
A 2015 retrospective spanning 1996 to 2005, and the best look at his earlier years in this list. It is an ideal overview. Start with the opening track.
A 2014 release of a Stockholm workshop recorded in 2013. The live setting mixes chant and teaching. Start with the opening track.
A 2014 release from the final day of a three-day Stockbridge weekend. It suits listeners who want the full live arc. Start with the opening track.
A 2014 release of the middle day of the Stockbridge weekend. Start with the opening track.
A 2014 release of the first Stockbridge evening. Start with the opening track.
A 2014 release of a Princeton workshop recorded in August 2013. Start with the opening track.
A 2014 release from a Phoenicia gathering in the Catskills region. Start with the opening track.
A 2014 expanded edition of one of his best-known titles. It is a strong studio-leaning entry among the live recordings. Start with the opening track.
A 2014 release of a New York City workshop from October 2013. Start with the opening track.
A 2014 album named for spiritual practice. It leans toward daily discipline. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 compilation that places his chanting among global sounds for yoga. Start with the first track.
A 2013 release recorded in the high desert of Joshua Tree. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release from his European tour. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release recorded in Barcelona. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of the second London day. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 sampler of spoken-word excerpts from the 2012 workshops. It highlights his teaching voice over his singing. Start with the first track.
A 2013 release of the first London day. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release that closes the Yogaville weekend. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release from the middle of the Yogaville weekend. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release that opens the Yogaville weekend. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release from the first Orlando day. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of an October 2012 Ithaca workshop. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of the second Brooklyn day. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of the first Brooklyn day. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release from Maui in December 2012. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of the second 2013 Nassau day. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of the first 2013 Nassau day. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release from his 2012 Australian tour, listed under this spelling of New South Wales. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release recorded in Washington, DC. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of the second Orlando day in 2013. Start with the opening track.
A release listed as 2013 from a November 2013 Phoenicia gathering. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release from the Sydney stop of his 2012 Australian tour. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 studio album. Its title speaks of the divine as the knower of all hearts, and it is among the more intimate records of this period. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of the second Phoenicia day in 2012. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of the first Phoenicia day in 2012. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of a February 2012 Nassau workshop. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release from Nosara, Costa Rica. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of the middle Nosara session. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release that opens the Nosara series. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of a March 2012 Orlando workshop. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of the second Garrison day. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release of the first Garrison day. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 release from Melbourne during his 2012 Australian tour. Start with the opening track.
A 2013 soundtrack to the documentary about his life, and a natural companion to the biography. Start with the opening track.
A 2012 release from Yogaville in May 2012. Start with the opening track.
A 2012 release from Somerville, Massachusetts. Start with the opening track.
A 2012 release from Rhinebeck, New York. Start with the opening track.
A 2012 release from Northampton, Massachusetts. Start with the opening track.
A 2012 compilation with an ecstatic title, tied to the Omega Institute. It is a high-spirited pick. Start with the opening track.
A 2012 release from Madison, Wisconsin. Start with the opening track.
A 2011 release from New York City in November 2011. Start with the opening track.
A 2011 release from Kauai. Start with the opening track.
A 2011 release from Andover, Massachusetts, the earliest workshop in the list. Start with the opening track.
A 2010 album with an open-hearted tone. It sits beside Heart as Wide as the World in the same year. Start with the opening track.
A 2010 album, named in his bio among his popular titles. It is expansive and warm. Start with the opening track.
A 2009 album named for the singer-songwriter Trevor Hall, and a collaborative detour into a younger songwriting voice. Start with the opening track.
A 2008 album whose title suggests Ganesha's strength. It is a robust, rhythmic entry. Start with the opening track.
A 2008 album with a soulful lean, true to the title. Start with the opening track.
A 2008 compilation made for yoga practice. Start with the opening track.
A 2007 album with a luminous title. It belongs to the prolific mid-2000s stretch. Start with the opening track.
A 2007 album, among the central studio records of his peak years. It is smooth and devotional. Start with the opening track.
A 2007 live album, named in his bio among his popular titles. It is the best taste of his concert energy. Start with the opening track.
A 2006 compilation that gathers chants of invocation. Start with the opening track.
A 2005 live album that captures his kirtan in full voice with an audience. Start with the opening track.
A 2005 album with a wandering, searching title. It is a key mid-2000s studio entry. Start with the opening track.
A 2005 album whose title became the name of his documentary. It is central to his catalog and the place most new listeners should begin. Start with the opening track.
A 2005 album with a unifying title, in the same run as his mid-2000s peak. Start with the opening track.
A 2004 compilation with a wry title, an early overview of his best-loved chants. Start with the opening track.
A 2004 album and the earliest release in this documented list. It marks the start of the catalog here. Start with the opening track.
- Devotional: One Track Heart (2005), the core of his sound.
- Contemplative: Peace of My Heart (2018), for quiet, inward listening.
- Energetic: Live On Earth (2005) or Omega Ecstatic Chant (2012), for chant at full volume.
- Healing: Heal The Sky (2023) or Mantra Sangha: Health & Healing (2020), for restoration and care.
