Grammy Nominee Charu Suri on Her Musical Journey, Jazz Ragas and the Influence of New Orleans

In this episode of The Exchange, host Ruby Jones sits down with the extraordinary Charu Suri – a GRAMMY-nominated pianist and composer who made history as the first Indian-born jazz artist to perform at Carnegie Hall. From her roots in South India to the global jazz stage, Charu shares how she’s redefining the sound of modern jazz by blending the improvisational flow of jazz with the rhythmic complexity of Indian classical music. She reflects on her creative process, her upcoming performance at Dazzle Denver on November 14, and how music continues to serve as a bridge between cultures and generations.