Michael H. Cohen is an internationally renowned Kirtan artist, teacher, healer and leader who guides Kirtan participants into playing with energy through music. Leaning on his unique background in the jazz and other improvisational music, the Dattatreya spirituality and healing teachings of the great Indian Saint Shirdi Sai Baba, Embodied Leadership and energetics, Michael calls Kirtan participants through their heart into the Heart of the Divine. Fronting a high-energy Kirtan ensemble, Michael leads groups into powerful and sublime spiritual experiences of Divine Connection (Bhakti), Universal Energy (Shakti) and Creativity (Brahma Consciousness). His intoxicating, accessible and invigorating style delivers unparalleled heights of joy, energy and awareness.
 
Michael's depth and influence has brought him around the globe leading and teaching Kirtan. As a teacher of Kirtan leaders, Michael’s methods have revolutionized how Kirtan leaders grow in skill and depth as individuals, leaders and Kirtan leaders. His method integrates leadership training, community building and pragmatic musical training with previously undisclosed spiritual and energetic wisdom. This approach quickly provides aspiring and current Kirtan leaders with the confidence, competence and depth required to serve their communities on local, regional and national levels.
 
Michael's debut album, Om Dattatreya, has made its way into thousands of studios and homes across the world and is described as "inspiring, addictive and highly-chantable". Michael's unique and powerful style, combined with a Grammy Award winning producer, created what is literally music for the soul. Free song download, tour information, music and videos available at www.MikeCohenKirtan.com