Dave Stringer has been a big supporter of the New World Kirtan podcast almost from the beginning of the show. He invited me to my first live kirtan in Portland, and we share a vision of live audio streaming uniting the multinational kirtan community. Dave is blessed with a sharp intelligence and a genial manner, and is always a pleasure to talk to — I hope you enjoy Part 1 of our conversation.

Musical selections are from Dave’s CDs Mala, Japa and his new release Ojas, available next month in ITunes.