Radhika Vekaria's (devotion to) music

Published: June 28, 2021, 4 a.m.

\u201cPeople would bring their harmoniums and just come and sing and play. Music was always around me \u2014 it's part of the backdrop of life.\u201d\nGrowing up in London, Radhika grew up around music - at all hours of the day. Whether it be late night family parties singing bhajans (Indian devotionals) or Bollywood classics - with some of the Indian musical greats - to training and (obsessing) over classical music since the age of six - Radhika developed a deep connection to the heritage of sacred Eastern art, music, literature, and mythology - profoundly influencing her artistic expression. Radhika - her namesake from Radha, the Vedic goddess of unconditional love and devotion - soon realized that music was in her heart as she began performing jazz and devotional music, composing for radio and television, and traveling worldwide with a variety of artists, including Nitin Sawnhey, Eddie Palmieri, and Prince. In a ranging conversation on heritage, habit, and passion, Radhika shares the passions that stir her...\nLEARN ABOUT RADHIKA\n Website\nSocial Media: Instagram / Twitter\nMENTIONS\n TV: Grey\u2019s Anatomy\nPERSON: Dali Lama\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices