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Musicproduction EPISODES

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June 25, 2026

From Rock Machine to Human Be w/ Uday Benegal

Uday Benegal is the founding vocalist of Indus Creed (formerly Rock Machine), the Bombay band that that arguably forced the rest of the world to acknowledge the existence of a culture that had always existed inside post-colonial India amidst the crossfire of an East and West not always as hypothetical as portrayed. Rock Music. Indus Creed navigated a global music industry with no label, no budget, and no precedent, and still managed to land an MTV Video Music Award at a time when public in...
Guest: Uday Benegal
138
Nov. 19, 2025

Where the Music Lives: Bandmates, Cities and the home within w/Corey Congilio

In this episode, I reconnect with guitarist, educator, and fellow Effortless Mastery retreat graduate Corey Congilio—a musician whose presence in the Nashville scene is more than skill; it’s a standard. Corey’s work as a pioneering educator has shaped players across generations, with a roster of students that include the likes of artists like Seal and countless guitarists who’ve come to rely on his clarity, precision, and grounded musical wisdom. But beneath the technique and the résumé li...
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Sept. 23, 2025

Between Tradition and Reinvention w/ Harini Iyer

What happens when social expectations collide with artistic vision? In this episode, vocalist, producer, and founder of Tamil Jazz Collective, Harini Iyer shares her journey of carving out a path beyond conventional definitions of success. With a diverse background including engineering and business analysis, and a Grammy nomination as part of a Berklee ensemble, Harini’s story bridges the worlds of structure and improvisation. From navigating the pressures of tradition, playing the quintessenti...
Guest: Harini Iyer
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Dec. 10, 2024

Classical vs Jazz Piano Production, Mastering the Inner Metronome and Building a Sustainable Music Business with Charles Szczepanek

Fireside chat with award-winning Pianist/Producer/Educator & Entrepreneur Charles Szczepanek. Watch the extended, unedited taping session here (includes additional footage and transcripts).
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April 30, 2024

Reading Between the Lines as a Blind Musician in the 21st Century w/ Jens Gebel (Ft. Veronica Reiff)

Multi-instrumentalist & Composer Jens Gebel speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Guest: Jens Gebel
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Nov. 7, 2023

Mauritius to London and Finding Your True Artistic Voice Between Islands w/ Rouhangeze Baichoo

London-based Mauritian SInger/Producer Rouhangeze Baichoo Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
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Aug. 22, 2023

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

Iconic British-Asian Singer/Author/Coach Sheila Chandra speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
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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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May 2, 2023

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

Grammy-Nominated German keyboardist Bastian Voelkel speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.
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Oct. 3, 2022

Merging Dystopia with Utopia through Music and other Paradoxes with Bodhisattwa Ghosh

Kolkata-bred Jazz/Avant-Garde musician Bodhisattwa Ghosh speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
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Aug. 16, 2022

Growing the Legacy of the Contemporary Indian Drummer on a Global Scale With Vishal Nayak

Kolkata-born, Brooklyn-based drummer, engineer, producer, and entrepreneur Vishal Nayak talks to T.L. Mazumdar
Guest: Vishal Nayak
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June 21, 2022

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

Surviving member of pioneering band D For Brother, Amyt Datta speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.
Guest: Amyt Datta
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Sept. 16, 2021

Berlin to LA, Spiritual vs Musical Practices and Staying Curious with Robert Koch

Berlin-bred, LA-based German Music Composers Award winner Robert Koch speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.
Guest: Robert Koch
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March 29, 2021

The Anatomy Of A Career As A Music-Producer in 2021 With Lorenz Schimpf aka LO

T.L. Mazumdar talks to Producer/Musician Lorenz Schimpf aka LO.
Feb. 15, 2021

Multiple Lifetimes In One With Kai Eckhardt (Pt 1)

T.L. Mazumdar talks to legendary Liberian-German Jazz-Fusion Bassist Kai-Eckhardt.
Guest: Kai Eckhardt
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Sept. 28, 2020

Vienna To Berlin And Heeding The Inner Call With Martin Rott

On his debut solo EP, US-Born, Berlin-based composer, drummer and multi-instrumentalist Martin Rott attempts to escape the grid of the producers computer screen and embrace the circles of life’s organic complexities with lovingly crafted beats, delicate ...
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July 17, 2020

Divine Destruction with Dr. Das

T.L. Mazumdar talks to founding member and bassist of Asian Dub Foundation.