Max ZT
@maxzt is a superb Grammy-nominated hammered dulcimer player. I am really inspired by his broad and deep musical approach, improvisation skills, and virtuosity. You’ll be hearing inspirations and clips from his recent album “Deuce” with the handpan virtuoso Manu Delago
@manudelagomusic , and in fact this was recorded during their album release tour of the U.K. and Europe. Max explained fascinating details about his approach to building hammered duclimers with the guidance of David Lindsey. If you’re a fan of Manu Delago’s handpan playing you’ll also be gaining more understanding into his creative approach to performing.
You’ll hear the inspiring stories of how Max came to be a student of both the Cissoko Griot family in Senegal, and the late Pandit Shivkumar Sharma in India.
Max has also with us shared clips of House of Waters
@houseofwaters grammy-nominated album “On Becoming” as well as some great behind the scenes moments in the recording studio. Among Max’s collaborators, you’ll hear about the brilliant Moto Fukushima
@moto_fukushima , the 6 string electric bass player in House of Waters, and Max’s wife the wonderful singer and athlete Priya Darshini priyism
I feel that Max’s insights into mindfulness and creativity apply broadly to all of us.
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Other episodes that I’ve linked directly to this one in the show notes, with
Joel Styzens
@joelstyzens , Maya Youssef
@mayayoussefmusic , Kala Ramnath
@thesingingviolin , Sophie Lukacs
@sophie_lukacs Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto
@shirley.muramoto and Derek Gripper
@derek_gripper among so many since 2021!
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photo: David Sosnow
