Narada Michael Walden
This article relies largely or entirely upon a single source. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources. (March 2014) Narada Michael Walden Born April 23, 1952 (age 62) Origin Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States Genres Pop, dance-pop, soul, quiet storm, jazz Occupation(s) Drummer, singer, composer, producer Years active 1971–present Labels Atlantic Records, Reprise, Warner Bros. Records Narada Michael Walden (/ˈnɑːr(ə)də/ NAH-rə-də; born Michael Walden, April 23, 1952, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States) is an American producer, drummer, singer, and songwriter. He was given the name Narada by guru Sri Chinmoy in the early 1970s and his musical career spans three decades, in which he was awarded several gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards. Walden has also owned and operated Tarpan Studios, a recording studio in San Rafael, California, since the mid-1980s.