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The Raj Kaul Podcast
by Raj Kaul
I’m Raj Kaul, a singer and musician from Birmingham, UK. My professional journey began in 2008 with the release of my single "Tere Na Te Glassy," and over the years, I’ve navigated the highs and lows of the industry—from chart success to rebuilding my sound as a self-produced artist.This podcast is my personal laboratory. I am on a relentless pursuit of musical excellence, and I’m taking you backstage with me. I sit down with world-renowned musicians, legendary mentors, and industry titans to deconstruct exactly how they reach the top. We don't just talk about "vibe"—we talk about the discipline, the vocal science, and the technical mastery required to sustain a professional career.What You’ll Hear:• Global Masters: Deep-dive interviews on the craft and creative process.• The Blueprint: Real-world lessons on bridging the gap between being a "performer" and a "professional".• The Journey: Follow my own evolution as I train under masters like Tauseef Akhtar and master new instrument
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EP57: Sheila Chandra | Monsoon, Global Hits, and The Lord of the Rings
Get the Book: Organizing Your Creative Career (2020 Revised Edition) In this episode of the Raj Kaul Podcast, I’m joined by the legendary Sheila Chandra, a true pioneer who bridged the gap between East and West long before "World Music" was even a category. We dive deep into her meteoric rise at just 16 years old with the band Monsoon and their global smash hit "Ever So Lonely". Sheila shares the fascinating story of how she was discovered via a demo tape left in a cardboard box , the grit it took to perform on Top of the Pops while recovering from an appendix operation , and her bold decision to walk away from major labels to protect her creative independence. 🎤 The "Self-Taught" Journey: Discover how she spent a five-year sabbatical "absorbing" the complexities of Indian Classical music by listening to records and tapes like a sponge. 🚫 Breaking Boundaries: The "upstart" reputation and pushback she faced from traditionalists for her revolutionary, non-mathematical vocal style. 🧝 Middle-earth Magic: The behind-the-scenes story of being hand-picked by Howard Shore to sing in Elvish for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. 📚 A New Voice: Her transition from world-class singer to author and mentor after health challenges forced her to retire from performing in 2010. 🌟 Musical Excellence: A profound look at what it truly means to find presence and transcendence in a single, unadorned note. Connect with Sheila:Website: www.sheilachandra.com
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I’m Raj Kaul, a singer and musician from Birmingham, UK. My professional journey began in 2008 with the release of my single "Tere Na Te Glassy," and over the years, I’ve navigated the highs and lows of the industry—from chart success to rebuilding my sound as a self-produced artist.This podcast is my personal laboratory. I am on a relentless pursuit of musical excellence, and I’m taking you backstage with me. I sit down with world-renowned musicians, legendary mentors, and industry titans to deconstruct exactly how they reach the top. We don't just talk about "vibe"—we talk about the discipline, the vocal science, and the technical mastery required to sustain a professional career.What You’ll Hear:• Global Masters: Deep-dive interviews on the craft and creative process.• The Blueprint: Real-world lessons on bridging the gap between being a "performer" and a "professional".• The Journey: Follow my own evolution as I train under masters like Tauseef Akhtar and master new instrument
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