"Salvation is in a clean, good note of music" – Pandit Rajeev Taranath in Spotlight with Sandhya

#rajeevtaranath #sarod #indianmusic World-famous musician and sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath, in this multilingual interview with Sandhya Mendonca, reflects on music, the greatness of Chandrashekhara Kambara’s writing and Rahman’s music, and other experiences of a rich and varied life. He captivates both as a musician and a person, with a blend of audacity and humility. Deeply influenced by his guru Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Pandit Ravishankar, Pandit Taranath has greatly impacted music, literature, theatre, and cinema. He is a ‘Renaissance’ person who excels in everything he does - as a performing artist, a guru, a music composer, a professor, a writer, a literary critic, and a translator. At 92 years of age, he continues to practice music daily and to teach students at his home in Mysuru and online. #aliakbarkhan #ravishankar #chandrashekharakambara #urananthamurthy #arrahman #ilayaraja #wbyeats #mysuru #california #sandhyamendonca This video is supported by The Windflower Resorts & Spa Filmed & Edited by Vishwas Krishna To be featured on this show write to us at [email protected] or   / raintreemedia   or   / raintreemedia   Chapters: ● Chapter 1: Artistic Journey and Honesty (00:16 - 04:04) ● Discussion on the importance of practicing music diligently and the role of honesty in relationships. ● Chapter 2: Influence of Literature and Poetry (12:35 - 15:29) ● Exploration of the speaker's fascination with literature, particularly English literature, and the impact on their creative journey. ● Chapter 3: Teaching and Learning Music (21:24 - 24:21) ● Insights into the challenges and successes of online teaching in Hindustani classical music and the importance of traditional teaching methods. ● Chapter 4: Identity and Artistry (25:01 - 27:01) ● Reflections on personal identity crisis, the distinction between the artist and the brand, and the ongoing journey of self-discovery. ● Chapter 5: Pursuit of Creativity (34:16 - 35:06) ● Encouragement towards creativity in the busiest times