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English and world music were something that I had immense love for, and to get together with a fellow Indian and bring this sound and vibe to the world feels great.

I have a real interest in working with younger Native artists. I think it's a very important way for Native people to communicate the realities of our culture and remember our ancestors.

I basically love classical music. I love a lot of musicians playing together and the whole culture of that, whether it's Indian or it's Western.

There are certainly talented instrumentalists coming from India. I see them performing all over the world.

When I began competing with the other artists in New York, I discovered classical North Indian music.

Playing live for a good cause is something I like to do. I like the response of the Indian people, I like their depth and the way they look beyond the surface of things.

I am Indian, and I'm proud of it. Indian life is mythologically rich and powerful.

Maybe I'm genetically more inclined to music - but the music I make is so far removed from Indian classical music. I grew up in Texas!

Well, I am very happy that I was able to play a part in bringing music from the streets onto the radio and into modern culture, I worked very hard and always believed in the sounds I was creating.

I meet people every single day who have heard the music and incorporated it into their lives. I feel like I have a tribe all around the world.