“ Dave Russell's 'Dancing in the Heart' delivers: it is eloquent kirtan that goes straight to the heart and makes you want to stay there … and dance! ”
— Russill Paul, producer of the CD 'Bhava: Ecstatic Heart' and author of 'The Yoga of Sound'.
“ I just love the sound that Dave brings to this recording. His voice engages the chanter(s) with a beautiful spirit and energy that brings the listener closer to the divine with each verse. ”
— Claude Stein, 'The Natural Singer' workshops.
Joshua Meltzer and Dave perform at the Kripalu Yoga Center
Dave's first CD, 'Dancing in the Heart', was released in 2009. Dave, on harmonium, is accompanied by Joshua Meltzer on banjo, djembe, talking drum, udo, mandolin, bass guitar, guitar, dulcimer, kartels, and Balinese ectar. Adrian Bennett plays tabla, mrdanga, bells, and chimes. Kevin Germain plays the yali tambur. Joshua Meltzer produced and engineered the CD.
Excerpts from the CD are available here. You can purchase it at all of Dave's kirtans and at Kripalu. You can buy CDs directly from Dave by mailing a check or money order for $15 to: David Russell, 351 Pleasant St., Suite #125, Northampton, MA 01060. The $15 includes postage and handling. Also, the CD and download chants are available at www.cdbaby.com.
