"Tabla Beyond Borders: Life, Spirit, and Rhythm with Ritesh Das"
Tabla Beyond Borders: Life, Spirit, and Rhythm with Ritesh Das
This podcast is a space for real conversations—about rhythm, discipline, and the deeper purpose behind music. Hosted by tabla teacher and composer Ritesh Das, each episode brings together musicians, students, spiritual practitioners, and cultural workers to explore what tabla—and art itself—can reveal about life.
We speak about tradition without being bound by it. We talk honestly about the path—its doubts, its rigour, its joy. Music here is not entertainment. It’s practice. It’s presence. It’s a way to listen.
Whether you’re a student, an artist, or someone walking the inner path, these conversations invite you to reflect, question, and remember what really matters.
"Tabla Beyond Borders: Life, Spirit, and Rhythm with Ritesh Das"
"Rhythmic Legacies: The Enduring Influence of Zakir Hussain"
In this episode of "Tabla Beyond Borders," I reflect on the immense influence of Legendary Zakir Hussain, a virtuoso whose mastery of tabla has touched countless lives, including my own. My encounters with Zakir Bhai, though brief, were profound, offering lessons that resonate with me to this day. His connections with my family, particularly through my brother, the legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Chitresh Das, also highlight the deep musical and personal bonds that shaped their contributions to the Ali Akbar College of Music.
Join me as I share stories of Zakir Bhai’s exceptional humanity and artistry, from his remarkable performances to the subtle ways he enriched every life he touched. This tribute goes beyond his global legacy, diving into the personal moments that celebrate his enduring impact on the world of music and on individuals like myself.
Tune in to explore the rhythms that connect us to a maestro whose life's work continues to inspire and resonate across the musical landscape.
🎙 Tabla Beyond Borders: Life, Spirit, and Rhythm with Ritesh Das
This podcast isn’t about entertainment. It’s about practice.
Real conversations on rhythm, discipline, and the deeper purpose behind music.
For artists, seekers, students—and anyone listening for something true.
