Today, the Spotlight shines On composer and percussionist Shawn Mativetsky. A renowned tabla player, Shawn is a pioneer in bridging the worlds of Western and Indian classical music.

We discussed the intricacies of traditional Indian music, including the setup and tuning of the instruments, the guru-disciple relationship, and the reception of Western musicians in the Hindustani community. We also explored the importance of deep learning, consistent practice, and research in mastering a musical instrument, with Shawn sharing his personal journey and commitment to his craft.

Shawn and I spoke much earlier this year, around the April release of his album, Temporal Waves. Enjoy.

(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from the album Temporal Waves)

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• Visit Shawn Mativetsky at shawnmativetsky.com
• Visit Temporal Waves at temporalwaves.com
• Purchase Temporal Waves on Qobuz or Bandcamp, and listen on your streaming platform of choice
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• Intro to Tabla & North Indian Rhythm – Shawn Mativetsky
• Introduction to Classical Tabla
• Pandit Sharda Sahai
• Canadian Percussionists: Shawn Mativetsky
• Dig into this episode’s complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com

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