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Krishna Das

Krishna Das, born on May 31, 1947, is a renowned Indian-American vocalist and musician. His musical career began in the 1970s, and he is known for his unique voice and contributions to spiritual music. Das's music blends Indian classical, spiritual, and world music elements, loved by audiences worldwide. more

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