Michael Hathaway

Michael discovered his musicality and voice through the practice of devotional chanting. He feels grateful and blessed to be able to share his practice by creating an uplifting communal experience of ecstatic group prayer. He sings with sweet, celestial, heart-felt yearning. His songs are traditional Sanskrit mantras set to his original music, weaving an enchanting soundscape of hypnotic harmonics, joyful celebration, and fierce intensity. His unique melodies (often channeled in dreams) reveal a blend of musical influences including jazz, soul, folk, psychedelic rock, church hymns, Western classical, and Indian classical – creating an innovative fusion that honors the tradition while expressing a deeply personal offering.

He can be found leading kirtan at yoga studios, festivals, & conscious gatherings, or singing with his harmonium for yoga classes in the Los Angeles area.

He humbly bows at the feet of Maharaj-ji Neem Karoli Baba, and all of his Teachers (including Ram Dass, Jai Uttal, Krishna Das, Bhagavan Das, and Shyam Das), and wishes to honor them by singing the holy names.