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Episode #19

Bahman Sarram is an artist, violinist, composer, producer and singer/songwriter whose music ties together many cultures and expressions into an ecstatic celebration of life. Based in San Diego, Bahman has won over audiences with his passion and unlimited energy that vibrates through his performances and diverse musical palette.

Bahman’s musical versatility knows no bounds and can’t be categorized into a single genre. No matter what style he’s playing whether funk, jazz fusion, Middle Eastern, Conscious Music, folk or rock, his improvisational skills, raw energy and natural instinct for melody leaves audiences with a feeling that they have experienced something unique and rare.

In this episode, we discuss Bahman's early music days as a child in post-revolutionary Iran, where music lessons were officially banned by the regime. It leads us to a deep and important conversation about the universal experiences of artists who have left their homeland for creative freedom.

Today, Bahman and his group The Mystic Groove Collective includes a lineup of musicians that have been together for over 15 years playing for diverse audience with a passion that leaves listeners entranced at every show.

This interview was Originally recorded on March 19, 2022.

Intro Music by Bviloin "Farah" from the album "Stretch Reach" Check out the album here

the World Music Podcast Jingle- composed by Will Marsh featuring musicians Josh Mellinger (tabla) and Misha Khalikulov (cello).

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“Raga for All Instruments” is an online course for musicians/vocalists from any musical background with a desire to explore the magic of Hindustani Raga music. Begin your raga journey now! The first four lesson videos of this course are free.

https://willmarshmusic.thinkific.com/courses/raga-for-all-instruments

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Odeya Nini is a Los Angeles based experimental vocalist and contemporary composer. At the locus of her interest is performance practices, textural harmony, gesture, tonal animation, and the illumination of minute sounds, in works spanning chamber music to vocal pieces and collages of musique concrète. Her solo vocal work extends the dimension and expression of the voice and body, creating a sonic and physical panorama of silence to noise and tenderness to grandeur. Odeya has collaborated extensively with dancers, visual artists, filmmakers and theater directors as both a composer and soloist and has worked with and appeared in works by artists and ensembles such as Meredith Monk, Butch Morris, Lucy & Jorge Orta, wild Up and The Industry.

Odeya's work has been presented at venues and festivals across the US and internationally, such as The Hammer Museum, REDCAT, Joyce Soho, MONA and Art Basel Miami, from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv, Australia, Mongolia, Madagascar and Vietnam. She has lectured on contemporary vocal techniques and composition at the university level and leads workshops exploring the creative and healing qualities of voice and movement.

This episode was originally recorded on February 9th, 2022.

Follow Odeya's work here

Intro Music by Odeya Nini "Return" from the album "Voice Bath" Check out the album here

the World Music Podcast Jingle- composed by Will Marsh featuring musicians Josh Mellinger (tabla) and Misha Khalikulov (cello).

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“Raga for All Instruments” is an online course for musicians/vocalists from any musical background with a desire to explore the magic of Hindustani Raga music. Begin your raga journey now! The first four lesson videos of this course are free.

https://willmarshmusic.thinkific.com/courses/raga-for-all-instruments

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Shambhavi Dandekar is the Indian classical Kathak dancer par excellence who has dazzled the world with her performances and choreography. What is Kathak dance? It's an incredible dance style from North India that you'll learn all about in this episode. Shambhavi’s International School of Kathak (SISK) is Shambhavi's dance school that has made its presence felt around the world with branches in India and the USA, presently training over 400 students. Shambhavi has trained under both her own mother Guru Maneesha Sathe and tabla virtuoso Taalyogi Pandit Suresh Talwalkar. She is a member of the International Dance Council of UNESCO. This interview was originally recorded on January 28th, 2021.

Check out Shambhavi's International School of Kathak here. http://siskdance.com/

The World Music Podcast Jingle- composed by Will Marsh featuring musicians Josh Mellinger (tabla) and Misha Khalikulov (cello).

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“Raga for All Instruments” is an online course for musicians/vocalists from any musical background with a desire to explore the magic of Hindustani Raga music. Begin your raga journey now! The first four lesson videos of this course are free.

https://willmarshmusic.thinkific.com/courses/raga-for-all-instruments

Visit my website to connect with me  - https://willmarshmusic.com/

Check out my original world-inspired music - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/willmarsh/the-integration

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For the finest electric sitar on the market, travel sitars and tanpuras visit - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/shop/

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Ian McCartor has spent years working in hospice as a registered nurse incorporating his background in musical composition and visual arts to develop the services of Legacy Songs and Ashes Portraits. It was amazing to hear Ian share more about his process of crafting a song to commemorate the life and wisdom of a person as they transition on. Our conversation brought up some really beautiful reflections on life, death, grief and music, all of which are universally shared experiences. 

Connect with Ian via https://www.ianmccartor.com/

The World Music Podcast Jingle- composed by Will Marsh featuring musicians Josh Mellinger (tabla) and Misha Khalikulov (cello).

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“Raga for All Instruments” is an online course for musicians/vocalists from any musical background with a desire to explore the magic of Hindustani Raga music. Begin your raga journey now! The first four lesson videos of this course are free.

https://willmarshmusic.thinkific.com/courses/raga-for-all-instruments

Visit my website to connect with me  - https://willmarshmusic.com/

Check out my original world-inspired music - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/willmarsh/the-integration

Book a lesson with me https://www.willmarshmusic.com/product-category/lessons/

For the finest electric sitar on the market, travel sitars and tanpuras visit - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/shop/

To access written transcriptions of these episodes, go to my blog - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/blog/

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Fulbright India scholar Daniel Paul earned his 9 year degree in the classical music of India from the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, CA. Primarily studying under the guidance of the late Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, Daniel also served as the maestro's personal assistant and tour manager, all the while studying tabla drumming under several of India’s great classical masters: Zakir Hussain, Swapan Chaudhuri and Jnan Prakash Ghosh. Throughout his long career Daniel has performed with a diverse group of musicians from the late bansuri flute master G.S. Sachdev to Hawaii’s Henry Kapono, and with many of today’s top kirtan chanting artists such as Snatam Kaur, Seattle’s Gina Salá and for two decades with Grammy nominee Jai Uttal.  This interview was originally recorded on September 22nd 2020.

Podcast intro music - "Summer" by Daniel Paul and Will Marsh from the album “Ragas of the Four Seasons” available on all streaming platforms.

Connect and learn more about Daniel by visiting https://www.tabladaniel.com/

The World Music Podcast Jingle- composed by Will Marsh featuring musicians Josh Mellinger (tabla) and Misha Khalikulov (cello).

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“Raga for All Instruments” is an online course for musicians/vocalists from any musical background with a desire to explore the magic of Hindustani Raga music. Begin your raga journey now! The first four lesson videos of this course are free.

https://willmarshmusic.thinkific.com/courses/raga-for-all-instruments

Visit my website to connect with me  - https://willmarshmusic.com/

Check out my original world-inspired music - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/willmarsh/the-integration

Book a lesson with me https://www.willmarshmusic.com/product-category/lessons/

For the finest electric sitar on the market, travel sitars and tanpuras visit - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/shop/

To access written transcriptions of these episodes, go to my blog - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/blog/

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Spencer Ludwig is a Latin Grammy winning and Grammy performing trumpeter, songwriter, producer and musical director. Since being the original trumpeter in the multi-platinum band Capital Cities, the Los Angeles-born, half-Filipino vocalist-instrumentalist has gone rogue, adding a new dimension of possibility to not only his sonic weapon of choice, but to pop music, overall. In 2018, he launched his own record label, Trumpet Records to facilitate his wide-ranging musical flavors. Spencer has toured and performed internationally with artists such as Bebe Rexha, Betty Who, Fonseca, Fitz & The Tantrums, and Katy Perry to name a few. I really enjoyed this conversation with Spencer where he shares about his path as a musician who is always ready to take the next leap. After listening, you'll be inspired at how far he has gone and wondering where he'll be next. This interview was originally recorded on October 7th 2020.

Podcast intro music - "Brand New - instrumental" by Spencer Ludwig off the album "From the Vault" available on all streaming platforms.

Connect and learn more about Spencer by visiting https://spencerludwig.com/

The World Music Podcast Jingle- composed by Will Marsh featuring musicians Josh Mellinger (tabla) and Misha Khalikulov (cello).

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“Raga for All Instruments” is an online course for musicians/vocalists from any musical background with a desire to explore the magic of Hindustani Raga music. Begin your raga journey now! The first four lesson videos of this course are free.

https://willmarshmusic.thinkific.com/courses/raga-for-all-instruments

Visit my website to connect with me  - https://willmarshmusic.com/

Check out my original world-inspired music - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/willmarsh/the-integration

Book a lesson with me https://www.willmarshmusic.com/product-category/lessons/

For the finest electric sitar on the market, travel sitars and tanpuras visit - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/shop/

To access written transcriptions of these episodes, go to my blog - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/blog/

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Deobrat Mishra is an 11th generation musician hailing from the Benares Gharana. He plays sitar, surbahar and is a composer. Deobrat learned under his father, the renowned Pandit Shivnath Mishra. Deobrat's ability to intertwine Indian classical music with jazz and other styles can be heard in his Indian/Jazz ensemble "Trio Benares." I feel lucky to know Deobrat personally and to have been able to spend time with him in India. He shares wonderful perspectives on his upbringing in Hindustani music and how he continues to find new inspiration within this ancient tradition. The song played in the introduction is called "Chaity" by Trio Benares from the album "Rajas."

Connect and learn more about Deobrat by visiting https://deobratmishra.com/

The World Music Podcast Jingle- composed by Will Marsh featuring musicians Josh Mellinger (tabla) and Misha Khalikulov (cello).

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“Raga for All Instruments” is an online course for musicians/vocalists from any musical background with a desire to explore the magic of Hindustani Raga music. Begin your raga journey now! The first four lesson videos of this course are free.

https://willmarshmusic.thinkific.com/courses/raga-for-all-instruments

Visit my website to connect with me  - https://willmarshmusic.com/

Check out my original world-inspired music - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/willmarsh/the-integration

Book a lesson with me https://www.willmarshmusic.com/product-category/lessons/

For the finest electric sitar on the market, travel sitars and tanpuras visit - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/shop/

To access written transcriptions of these episodes, go to my blog - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/blog/

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Chloe Pourmorady is an award-winning artist known for the versatility of her creative expression. A recent winner of both the Global Music Awards and Independent Music Awards for debut album,"Begin Majesty," the music she creates is innovative and imaginative, influenced by tradition, yet modern. Chloe has comfortably sang in over 10 languages, plays violin, kamancheh, and guitar, and writes music in many different styles; instrumental, liturgical, folk, modal, and more. 

In addition to being an amazingly versatile vocalist, composer and instrumentalist, Chloe also is deeply engaged in the spiritual components of music and what that means for her as a musician and teacher. It was a pleasure hearing her thoughts on these topics in this fantastic interview.

Connect and learn more about Chloe by visiting https://www.chloepourmorady.com/

The World Music Podcast Jingle- composed by Will Marsh featuring musicians Josh Mellinger (tabla) and Misha Khalikulov (cello).

Do you know someone who would enjoy this Podcast? Please take a moment to share and spread the inspiration!

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“Raga for All Instruments” is an online course for musicians/vocalists from any musical background with a desire to explore the magic of Hindustani Raga music. Begin your raga journey now! The first four lesson videos of this course are free. 

https://willmarshmusic.thinkific.com/courses/raga-for-all-instruments

Visit my website to connect with me  - https://willmarshmusic.com/

Check out my original world-inspired music - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/willmarsh/the-integration

Book a lesson with me https://www.willmarshmusic.com/product-category/lessons/

For the finest electric sitar on the market, travel sitars and tanpuras visit - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/shop/

To access written transcriptions of these episodes, go to my blog - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/blog/

Visit my youtube channel for free lesson and music performance videos - https://www.youtube.com/c/WillMarsh

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Kala is a seasoned master performer on the Hindustani violin and her insights on performance, practice and learning music in this episode are mind-opening.

Maestro Kala Ramnath with her ‘Singing Violin’ stands among the world’s finest, most inspirational instrumentalists. Her playing has been featured on the Grammy-nominated Miles from India project, compositions of hers have appeared on the Grammy-winning album In 27 Pieces and the Kronos Quartet’s 50 For The Future.

Connect with Kala and access more of her work by visiting https://kalaramnath.com/

The World Music Podcast Jingle- composed by Will Marsh featuring musicians Josh Mellinger (tabla) and Misha Khalikulov (cello).

Do you know someone who would enjoy this Podcast? Please take a moment to share and spread the inspiration!

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“Raga for All Instruments” is an online course for musicians/vocalists from any musical background with a desire to explore the magic of Hindustani Raga music. Begin your raga journey now! The first four lesson videos of this course are free. 

https://willmarshmusic.thinkific.com/courses/raga-for-all-instruments

Visit my website to connect with me  - https://willmarshmusic.com/

Check out my original world-inspired music - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/willmarsh/the-integration

Book a lesson with me https://www.willmarshmusic.com/product-category/lessons/

For the finest electric sitar on the market, travel sitars and tanpuras visit - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/shop/

To access written transcriptions of these episodes, go to my blog - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/blog/

Visit my youtube channel for free lesson and music performance videos - https://www.youtube.com/c/WillMarsh

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It was a real pleasure chatting with Steve and hearing his insights on life and music as one who has spent a lifetime devoted to his craft.

Steve Gorn is a master bamboo flautist and saxophone player who is featured on Grammy nominated cds by Paul Simon, Glen Velez, Jack DeJohnette, Paul Winter, Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, Tony Levin, Adam Rudolph, Layne Redmond, Richie Havens, Alessandra Belloni, Badal Roy, Simon Shaheen, Deepak Chopra, Robert Bly, Coleman Barks, and numerous Indian musicians.

Connect with Steve via his website - https://stevegorn.com/

The World Music Podcast Jingle- composed by Will Marsh featuring musicians Josh Mellinger (tabla) and Misha Khalikulov (cello).

Do you know someone who would enjoy this Podcast? Please take a moment to share and spread the inspiration!

COPY THIS LINK TO SHARE! https://anchor.fm/will-marsh   This is a master link that allows you to choose which platform to listen on.

See Below for more offerings from your host, Will Marsh.

“Raga for All Instruments” is an online course for musicians/vocalists from any musical background with a desire to explore the magic of Hindustani Raga music. Begin your raga journey now! The first four lesson videos of this course are free. 

https://willmarshmusic.thinkific.com/courses/raga-for-all-instruments

Visit my website to connect with me  - https://willmarshmusic.com/

Check out my original world-inspired music - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/willmarsh/the-integration

Book a lesson with me https://www.willmarshmusic.com/product-category/lessons/

For the finest electric sitar on the market, travel sitars and tanpuras visit - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/shop/

To access written transcriptions of these episodes, go to my blog - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/blog/

Visit my youtube channel for free lesson and music performance videos - https://www.youtube.com/c/WillMarsh

Become a Patron and receive exclusive access to patron only content -

https://www.patreon.com/WillMarsh?fan_landing=true