Chineke! and Rum Punch with Meera Maharaj

Just in time for International Women’s Day, UK based flute player Meera Maharaj joins me for a gorgeous wee chat on all things diversity, representation and programming.Meera often plays with the celebrated Chineke! Orchestra, and is also a member of the Meraki Duo, Meliora Collective, the Hathor Duo and the Maharaj/Degavino. So when it comes to experienced diverse programming, Meera is the person you should be listening to. If you’re looking to fall in love with the flute all over again, this is the ep for you.Grma xMeera’s IG:@Meera.Maharaj10Inline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xChapters:00:00 - This Week’s Intro (gimme money)04:55 - Women’s Representation in Music20:26 - Practicalities of Programming31:39 - Chineke! and Music with Mates40:32 - Breaking Free from Classical Music1:03:15 - Stevie Wonder and Yorkshire Tea