Where Shall We Meet

On Music with Nitin Sawhney


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In this episode we are speaking to Nitin Sawhney, who is a multifaceted artist whose career spans music, film, theatre and dance. Nitin is a world-renowned composer, producer, and musician, celebrated for his ability to blend a wide array of musical styles, including classical, jazz, electronica, and traditional Indian music. He also produces other artists work, offering stewardship to many talented young musicians. His work has earned him over 20 international awards, a CBE, a Mercury Prize nomination and an Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement Award.

Beyond his albums, Nitin has composed scores for film, television, and stage productions, showcasing his versatility and depth as an artist. His collaborations read like a who’s who of the music and entertainment world, featuring artists such as Paul McCartney, Sting, Annie Lennox, Nora Jones, Anoushka Shankar, Joss Stone and Jeff Beck. His influence extends to activism as well, using his platform to address social and political issues.

We talk about:

  • The neuroscience of music
  • Nature and music
  • How cultures create different musical frameworks
  • The impact of technology on music production
  • Why is it that music affects our mood?
  • The fabulousness of Nitin’s musical career
  • Will copyright survive AI?
  • And the existential questions that arise form this

Press play and enjoy the music!

Here's a link to Nitin's newest Album Identity.

Web: www.whereshallwemeet.xyz
Twitter: @whrshallwemeet
Instagram: @whrshallwemeet

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