Kirtan Rabbi

Kirtan Rabbi is the musical project of Rabbi Andrew Hahn, a spiritual leader and musician who fuses Jewish liturgy with the call-and-response chanting traditions of Hindu kirtan. Ordained as a rabbi by Hebrew Union College, Hahn creates soulful, meditative music that bridges Jewish prayer and global spiritual practices, often setting Hebrew texts like Psalms or liturgy to rhythmic, mantra-like melodies. His work emphasizes communal singing and interfaith connection, inviting listeners into what he calls "Jewish mantra music." Recent releases like *Nondual* and *Shiviti* showcase his signature blend of Hebrew devotional poetry and hypnotic grooves, while *Kirtan Rabbi: Live!* captures the participatory energy of his gatherings. His track "One Thing I Seek (Achat Sha'alti)" reimagines a passage from Psalm 27 as a lush, trance-inducing chant. Hahn’s music appeals to both Jewish audiences seeking fresh spiritual expression and interfaith communities drawn to universal themes of devotion.