Steve & Chrissie Sheppard on One World Music Radio, New Age Music, and AI / S2 E8

In this episode of Shambhu Sessions, I'm joined by Steve and Chrissie Sheppard, the founders of One World Music Radio, a global platform championing independent artists across new age, ambient, jazz, progressive rock, and more. Together, they share the story behind building a listener-supported station rooted in human curation, heart-centered music, and genuine artist advocacy.  We talk about how One World Music Radio began, what it means to bring people together through music, and why Chrissie and Steve believe that soulful, emotionally resonant music still matters deeply in a world increasingly shaped by algorithms and AI. They also discuss their monthly charts, artist awards, music reviews, radio programming, and what makes them stop and truly listen to a track.  This conversation also explores: the mission behind One World Music Radio how they support independent musicians their thoughts on AI-generated music vs. music from the heart the importance of storytelling, feeling, and authenticity in music their own creative work as musicians and recording artists  If you're an artist, fan of new age music, ambient music, independent radio, or thoughtful conversations about the future of music, this episode is for you.  Learn more about One World Music Radio: oneworldmusicradio.com If this episode speaks to you, please like, subscribe, and share Shambhu Sessions.