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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 39 MIN

Rakesh Chaurasia and Salar Nader

from NYC Radio Live · host David Ellenbogen, host

Two time Grammy Award winning bansuri maestro Rakesh Chaurasia and tabla pheonom Salar Nader, are two of the most outstanding musicians of their generation. Both child prodigies, Rakesh began his studies with his uncle, Hariprasad Chaurasia at 4 years and Salar began his studies with Zakir Hussain at the age 7.   Rakesh toured the world with Zakir Hussain, Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer and won those Grammys for their album "As We Speak."  We chat with two musicians about where their music came from and where it's going.    Subscribe to the NYC Radio Live podcast for access to over 400 live performances and interviews! NYC Radio Live Home (https://nycradiolive.org/) Ragas Live Festival Home (https://ragaslive.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nyc_radio_live?igsh=MXUyZDRpNHdtczd6NA%3D%3D)

Two time Grammy Award winning bansuri maestro Rakesh Chaurasia and tabla pheonom Salar Nader, are two of the most outstanding musicians of their generation.Both child prodigies, Rakesh began his studies with his uncle, Hariprasad Chaurasia at 4 years and Salar began his studies with Zakir Hussain at the age 7.  Rakesh toured the world with Zakir Hussain, Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer and won those Grammys for their album "As We Speak."  We chat with two musicians about where their music came from and where it's going.    Subscribe to the NYC Radio Live podcast for access to over 400 live performances and interviews! NYC Radio Live Home (https://nycradiolive.org/) Ragas Live Festival Home (https://ragaslive.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nyc_radio_live?igsh=MXUyZDRpNHdtczd6NA%3D%3D)

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