Michael discovered his musicality and voice through the practice of devotional chanting.
He was introduced to daily chanting at the Sivananda ashram in the Bahamas in the late 90's, and quickly became immersed in the NYC Bhakti scene – taking every opportunity to sit with his teachers Jai Uttal, Krishna Das, Bhagavan Das, Shyamdas, and others.

He feels grateful and blessed to be able to share his practice and medicine with others 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, and singing with his harmonium for yoga classes in the L.A. area.

His two albums, remixes, and music videos are available on streaming platforms.

He's also a Jivamukti yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, 3rd degree black belt in Seido Karate, and regular practitioner of 5 Rhythms/ecstatic dance.

He humbly bows at the feet of Maharaj-ji Neem Karoli Baba, Ram Dass, and all of his Teachers, and wishes to honor them by singing the holy names.