The Beat

Mehtab Ali Niazi, a rising star sitarist, shares his journey from a young musician in a musical family to a contemporary artist in Indian classical music. He discusses the significance of Gharana, the art of Merukhand, and the balance between technique and improvisation. Mehtab emphasizes the spiritual aspect of music, the importance of living with rather than learning the rhythm, and how personal...

In this engaging conversation, Alam Khan, a two-time Grammy-nominated artist and son of the legendary Sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan, shares his profound insights on the role of music in life. He reflects on his upbringing in a musical family, the emotional and medicinal aspects of music, and the challenges of performance. Alam discusses the importance of improvisation, collaboration, and the legacy...

In this engaging episode, Shai Maestro, a world-renowned jazz pianist, shares his journey from his early days in Israel to becoming a prominent figure in the contemporary music scene. The conversation delves into his unique and diligent approach to rhythm, his experiences with different musical cultures, and the importance of collaboration and improvisation in his work. Shai also discusses the cha...

​The Beat is proud to present B. C. Manjunath, an extraordinary master of rhythm bridging ancient tradition and contemporary innovation. ​Representing the fourth generation of musicians in his family, B. C. Manjunath has been playing mridangam for over 35 years. His remarkable career has taken him to over 45 countries and iconic venues including Sydney Opera House, Queen Elizabeth Hall in London,...

The Beat presents: Legendary guitarist and real life Time Hero Gilad Hekselman joins us for a conversation about music, rhythm and everything in between. In the realm of music, the balance between structure and spontaneity often defines a musician’s artistry. In this episode featuring exceptional guitarist Gilad Hekselman, we explore how musical intuition shapes improvisation and the importance of...

In this engaging conversation, Purbayan Chatterjee, a world renowned sitar player, shares his insights on rhythm, time, and the intricacies of Indian classical music. He discusses his journey with rhythm, the importance of practice, and the balance between discipline and intuition in music. The conversation delves into the complexities of rhythm, the concept of aksharas, and the evolving nature of...