Narada Michael Walden ( NAH-rə-də; Michael Walden; born April 23, 1952) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He was given the name Narada by guru Sri Chinmoy.
He began his career as a drummer, working primarily in the jazz fusion realm, appearing with John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Chick Corea, Jaco Pastorius, Jeff Beck, Wayne Shorter and Weather Report, and Allan Holdsworth.
