Ninaada - The Waves of Music Ninaada

Emily Kuhn's debut album Sky Stories is out. She talks to us about the places and moments in Chicago that are all their own stories. Listen to her amazing music at emilykuhntrumpet.bandcamp.com, or on any other platform you usually stream music on! To follow her music, go to emilykuhntrumpet on Instagram! More power to Emily on her musical journey!

Vijay Iyer talks about his experiences of being a Jazz artist, and part of the Indian diaspora. We talk about the embodiment theory of music cognition and its implications. Tune in for his thoughts on the Abolition movement and the brimming revolution. 

We talk to Michael Zerang, the Assyrian-origin Chicago based percussionist about his journey in music. Particularly interesting is his story of turning a coffin into an instrument!

The quickest way to know what VeenaJJ like!

VeenaJJ talk to us about the more nuanced constructions and techniques in playing the Veena, and in the tradition of carnatic music. 

We have Jaysri and JT Jeyaraaj Krishnan, a Veena couple talking to us about the traditions of Carnatic Music, and the cherished string instrument of South India - the Veena.