Nandi Das Helps Bring Musicians to Atlanta
Apr 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Staff
Jai Ram Lentine and David Ault & Robin Hackett
Nandi Dass, a spiritual nonprofit headed by David Ault and Jai Ram Lentine, has established a fund to bring New Thought musicians to Atlanta for house concerts. The first concert was in late March, and the next one features Robin Hackett on May 3.
New Thought Music emerged along with the New Thought spiritual movement in the late 19th century. While it draws upon a variety of other genres for the music, a major differentiating point is its affirmative lyrics that speak to themes such as abundance, love, healing and inner peace.
Ault, who formed a New Thought trio with Louise Hay in the 1980s, came up with the idea for the fund. “I reached out to many in the New Thought community to share my idea of finding a tangible way to support today’s artists in a world where streaming has taken away their ability to make a living from selling music,” says Ault. “They could donate through us, with 100 percent of their contributions going directly to the artists, while also receiving a tax deduction. We established a standard payout of $1,000 plus travel and housing.”
Hackett, who will perform at Ault and Lentine’s residence, blends folk, rock, jazz and Americana, and a song of hers was featured on the TV show How I Met Your Mother. One can RSVP for the show at nandidass.org/events. The suggested donation is $20.
“The goal,” says Ault, is “to create a sustainable, community-driven model that supports musicians in meaningful and accessible ways.”
New Thought Music emerged along with the New Thought spiritual movement in the late 19th century. While it draws upon a variety of other genres for the music, a major differentiating point is its affirmative lyrics that speak to themes such as abundance, love, healing and inner peace.
Ault, who formed a New Thought trio with Louise Hay in the 1980s, came up with the idea for the fund. “I reached out to many in the New Thought community to share my idea of finding a tangible way to support today’s artists in a world where streaming has taken away their ability to make a living from selling music,” says Ault. “They could donate through us, with 100 percent of their contributions going directly to the artists, while also receiving a tax deduction. We established a standard payout of $1,000 plus travel and housing.”
Hackett, who will perform at Ault and Lentine’s residence, blends folk, rock, jazz and Americana, and a song of hers was featured on the TV show How I Met Your Mother. One can RSVP for the show at nandidass.org/events. The suggested donation is $20.
“The goal,” says Ault, is “to create a sustainable, community-driven model that supports musicians in meaningful and accessible ways.”
