David Newman (Durga Das)

David Newman is an internationally recognized sacred mantra artist, composer and singer-songwriter. David, also known as Durga Das, has released numerous acclaimed albums, including the #1 iTunes World Music best seller Love is Awake. His music is a celebration of spirit diving deep into the power of mantra, and spreading conscious lyrics with a message of hope, peace, and universal love.

David is also an inspirational teacher, author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book The Timebound Traveler, andthefounder of the Stay Strong Project and Yoga On Main. He has been featured on NPR, and in the Washington Post and Yoga Journal among other publications.

What People are Saying About David Newman (Durga Das)

“At David Newman’s kirtan-concert, the event’s volume knob seemed to go from low-level joy to full-on bliss, the kind you feel after climbing a gorgeous mountain or ending a tough run on a strong sprint.”
The Washington Post

“Though David Newman has a deep sense of tradition in his music, there is also something thoughtful, poetic, personal, and almost romantic about his songs.”
— Yoga Journal

“David Newman is reminiscent of George Harrison, Dylan, and Paul Simon when they are in soul mode.”
LA Yoga magazine