7: Daniel Paul

Fulbright India scholar Daniel Paul earned his 9 year degree in the classical music of India from the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, CA. Primarily studying under the guidance of the late Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, Daniel also served as the maestro's personal assistant and tour manager, all the while studying tabla drumming under several of India’s great classical masters: Zakir Hussain, Swapan Chaudhuri and Jnan Prakash Ghosh. Throughout his long career Daniel has performed with a diverse group of musicians from the late bansuri flute master G.S. Sachdev to Hawaii’s Henry Kapono, and with many of today’s top kirtan chanting artists such as Snatam Kaur, Seattle’s Gina Salá and for two decades with Grammy nominee Jai Uttal.  This interview was originally recorded on September 22nd 2020. Podcast intro music - "Summer" by Daniel Paul and Will Marsh from the album “Ragas of the Four Seasons” available on all streaming platforms. Connect and learn more about Daniel by visiting https://www.tabladaniel.com/ The World Music Podcast Jingle- composed by Will Marsh featuring musicians Josh Mellinger (tabla) and Misha Khalikulov (cello). Do you know someone who would enjoy this Podcast? Please take a moment to share and spread the inspiration! COPY THIS LINK TO SHARE! https://anchor.fm/will-marsh   This is a master link that allows you to choose which platform to listen on. See Below for more offerings from your host, Will Marsh. “Raga for All Instruments” is an online course for musicians/vocalists from any musical background with a desire to explore the magic of Hindustani Raga music. Begin your raga journey now! The first four lesson videos of this course are free. https://willmarshmusic.thinkific.com/courses/raga-for-all-instruments Visit my website to connect with me  - https://willmarshmusic.com/ Check out my original world-inspired music - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/willmarsh/the-integration Book a lesson with me https://www.willmarshmusic.com/product-category/lessons/ For the finest electric sitar on the market, travel sitars and tanpuras visit - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/shop/ To access written transcriptions of these episodes, go to my blog - https://www.willmarshmusic.com/blog/ Visit my youtube channel for free lesson and music performance videos - https://www.youtube.com/c/WillMarsh Become a Patron and receive exclusive access to patron only content - https://www.patreon.com/WillMarsh?fan_landing=true