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Self-care, Self-integration and Self-talk as Musicians w/ Hannah Murray
Jan. 23, 2024

Self-care, Self-integration and Self-talk as Musicians w/ Hannah Murr…

Violinist, Educator, and Timani Instructor speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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An American in India: Busting Myths, The Indian Music Industry & Music Education, Safe Spaces and Vocal Health w/ Zachary Ray
Dec. 21, 2023

An American in India: Busting Myths, The Indian Music Industry & Musi…

Boston-bred Vocal Coach Zachary Daniel Ray speaks to T.L. Mazumdar on his life in India

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The Anatomy of a Global Third-Generation Indonesian Jazz & Contemporary Musician w/ Nikita Dompas.
Dec. 4, 2023

The Anatomy of a Global Third-Generation Indonesian Jazz & Contempora…

Indonesian Guitarist & Producer Nikita Dompas speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Mauritius to London and Finding Your True Artistic Voice Between Islands w/ Rouhangeze Baichoo
Nov. 7, 2023

Mauritius to London and Finding Your True Artistic Voice Between Isla…

London-based Mauritian SInger/Producer Rouhangeze Baichoo Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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The Past, Present and Future of German Pop Music w/ Udo Dahmen
Sept. 13, 2023

The Past, Present and Future of German Pop Music w/ Udo Dahmen

Vice President of The German Music Council and Founder of Pop-Akademie Udo Dahmen speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Revisiting the Birth of ’World Music’ and Unpacking its Relevance in 2023 w/ Sheila Chandra
Aug. 21, 2023

Revisiting the Birth of ’World Music’ and Unpacking its Relevance in …

Iconic British-Asian Singer/Author/Coach Sheila Chandra speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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’Good’, Bad’ and ’Perfect’ Music w/ Jake Sherman
Aug. 8, 2023

’Good’, Bad’ and ’Perfect’ Music w/ Jake Sherman

Brooklyn-based Pianist/Singer-Songwriter/Producer/Multi-instrumentalist Jake Sherman speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.

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Training a Growth Mindset as an Artist and Leadership for Women in an Indian Context w/ Shreya Nagarajan Singh
July 20, 2023

Training a Growth Mindset as an Artist and Leadership for Women in an…

Founder of SNS Arts, Shreya Nagarajan Singh talks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Who Does English Belong To, The Dark Side of Code-Switching and Why We Should Keep Writing w/ Miles Miniaci
June 27, 2023

Who Does English Belong To, The Dark Side of Code-Switching and Why W…

Professor, technical writing instructor, and consultant Miles Miniaci speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.

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Creating Great Art and Taking Care of Your Fans w/ Emily White
June 13, 2023

Creating Great Art and Taking Care of Your Fans w/ Emily White

Amazon #1 best-selling author and podcaster Emily White speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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The Significance of Work Ethic, Loyalty and Consistency as a Musician w/ Bastian Voelkel
May 1, 2023

The Significance of Work Ethic, Loyalty and Consistency as a Musician…

Grammy-Nominated German keyboardist Bastian Voelkel speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.

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Demystifying PR for the Post-Pandemic, Hyphenated, Independent Artist w/ Ariel Hyatt
March 21, 2023

Demystifying PR for the Post-Pandemic, Hyphenated, Independent Artist…

NYC-based Founder of Cyber PR and Bestselling Author Ariel Hyatt Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Making an Album with 100 Plus Female Collaborators, Chocolate that Empowers Local Congo Businesses and Effortless Mastery in Juggling Multiple Hats w/ Vivienne Aerts
March 8, 2023

Making an Album with 100 Plus Female Collaborators, Chocolate that Em…

NYC-based Dutch Singer / Psychologist Vivienne Aerts talks to T.L. Mazumdar about her new album.

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Balance, Discipline, Forgiveness and Compassion w/ Esther Rojas
March 2, 2023

Balance, Discipline, Forgiveness and Compassion w/ Esther Rojas

LA-based Colombian bassist, arranger, educator, and musical director Esther Rojas speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Balancing Athletic and Musical Lifestyles, the Impact of Travel on Music, the Space Between Notes, and the Power of Choice with Camellia Akhamie Kies
Feb. 21, 2023

Balancing Athletic and Musical Lifestyles, the Impact of Travel on Mu…

Drummer And Entrepreneur Camellia Akhamie Kies speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Recuperating as an Artist Post-Pandemic, Working on Solo Singer-Songwriter on Piano Repertoire, Choosing the right Collaborators and Navigating Multiple Line-Ups Globally with Sophie Dunér
Feb. 9, 2023

Recuperating as an Artist Post-Pandemic, Working on Solo Singer-Songw…

Cutting-edge Swedish Avant Garde / Jazz artist & Visual artist Sophie Dunér Returns to Tapasya Loading

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Merging Dystopia with Utopia through Music and other Paradoxes with Bodhisattwa Ghosh
Oct. 3, 2022

Merging Dystopia with Utopia through Music and other Paradoxes with B…

Kolkata-bred Jazz/Avant-Garde musician Bodhisattwa Ghosh speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Growing the Legacy of the Contemporary Indian Drummer on a Global Scale With Vishal Nayak
Aug. 16, 2022

Growing the Legacy of the Contemporary Indian Drummer on a Global Sca…

Kolkata-born, Brooklyn-based drummer, engineer, producer, and entrepreneur Vishal Nayak talks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Authentic Entrepreneurship for Musicians, Understanding Fear in the Musical Path, and the Art of Digital Course Creation with Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir
July 19, 2022

Authentic Entrepreneurship for Musicians, Understanding Fear in the M…

Renowned Cellist Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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D For Brother, Unwitting Pioneers of ’World Music’ In Pre-Internet India with Amyt Datta
June 21, 2022

D For Brother, Unwitting Pioneers of ’World Music’ In Pre-Internet In…

Surviving member of pioneering band D For Brother, Amyt Datta speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.

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Archiving An Indigenous Ancestral Tradition in a Global Format and Navigating Gender Between Multiple Cultures with Jaremdi Wati Longchar
April 22, 2022

Archiving An Indigenous Ancestral Tradition in a Global Format and Na…

U.K.-based Ethnomusicologist, Pianist, and Researcher Jaremdi Wati Longchar Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.

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The Birth of a Third-Generation Japanese Sitarist and Cultivating Global Exchange Authentically with Tadao Ishihama
March 25, 2022

The Birth of a Third-Generation Japanese Sitarist and Cultivating Glo…

Japanese Musician, Chef and Curator Tadao Ishihama talks to T.L. Mazumdar

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