Chatting with Shri, one of the world's most spiritual and compelling musicians

In our series 5 finale, we're joined by composer, producer and uncategorisable musician Shri Sriram.We chat about the value placed on music by society. We chat about bridging the music of India and the rest of the world. We chat about drum n bass, "jazz", classical music, jamming, not being able to read Western music, the inspiration of the Himalayas and so much more.He also shares one of the most amazing jazz stories we've ever heard as 19-year old Shri finds himself sitting down with Alice Coltrane and then being 'stuck' on stage with Al Jarreau with just a bass, a mic and an expectant audience!Album recommendations include:The Letter by Shri (2020) released on JazzlandSigns by Badmarsh and Shri (2001) released on Outcaste RecordsThe Inner Mounting Flame by The Mahavishnu Orchestra (1971) released on ColumbiaWho's To Know by L Shankar (1981) released on ECM RecordsMachine Head by Deep Purple (1972) released on PurpleFind out more about Shri at www.shri.co.ukSupportYou can help support the podcast and keep us ad free. Especially useful if you’d like to support the podcast and want to keep it ad free. Plus it makes Chris feel very happy indeed! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChrisNewsteadShow infoPresenter: Chris NewsteadTheme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.Recorded July 2021.