"Tabla Beyond Borders: Life, Spirit, and Rhythm with Ritesh Das"
“Tabla Beyond Borders: Life, Spirit, and Rhythm with Ritesh Das”
is a journey into the transformative world of tabla, led by acclaimed musician and cultural innovator, Ritesh Das. Through captivating stories, deep reflections, and engaging conversations, this podcast explores the art of tabla as a bridge that transcends borders, uniting cultures, fostering community, and connecting with life’s profound spiritual rhythms.
Join Ritesh Das and his guests—musicians, students, cultural leaders, and more—as they delve into the rich traditions and innovative collaborations that shape tabla’s influence around the globe. From exploring life lessons learned in rhythmic practice to discovering how music builds cross-cultural understanding, each episode invites you to experience the beauty, discipline, and connection that tabla brings to the world.
Whether you’re a music enthusiast, a lifelong learner, or seeking inspiration through rhythm, spirit, and community—this podcast is your gateway to a deeper connection with music and the stories that resonate across generations.
"Tabla Beyond Borders: Life, Spirit, and Rhythm with Ritesh Das"
“Because That’s What This Is”
“Because That’s What This Is” is a raw, unfiltered reflection from the heart of Ritesh Das—composer, tabla teacher, founder of the Toronto Tabla Ensemble, and lifelong seeker. This podcast is not about performance. It’s not for promotion. It’s a return.
Through spontaneous conversation, memory, and deep truth-telling, Ritesh revisits the moments that shaped his path—from the purity of sound in empty rooms to the pressures of the music industry, from backstage whispers to center-stage chaos, and now, toward a quiet reclaiming of dharma, spirit, and creation.
These are not episodes. They are strokes of rhythm.
Sometimes clear. Sometimes cracked. Always real.
This is for artists, seekers, students, and anyone who has ever asked:
“What did I lose along the way—and how do I find it again?”
Because that’s what this is.
