How a British Sitarist Took Indian Classical Music to the Royal Albert Hall

What does it mean to make ancient music feel new again? In this episode of The Story Isn’t Over , Ramblings of a Sikh sits down with sitar maestro Jasdeep Singh Degun , a Leeds-born virtuoso reshaping the soundscape of British Indian classical music. From his early training within the NADA Yatra tradition to headlining the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall , Jasdeep reflects on the tension between tradition and innovation, growing up British Asian, and the quiet confidence it takes to reimagine classical forms on your own terms. 🎶 How do you honour centuries of raag while making it speak to a new generation? 🎤 What happens when South Asian identity, classical training, and mainstream recognition collide? 🌍 Why does Indian classical music deserve a central place in Britain’s cultural institutions? Whether you’re a musician, a cultural critic, or simply curious about what it takes to blend heritage with bold reinvention, this is a conversation not to miss.

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How a British Sitarist Took Indian Classical Music to the Royal Albert Hall is an episode from The ਸੋਚ (Sōch) Podcast by Ramblings of a Sikh.

This episode is 01:28:11 long.

This episode was published on Jan 28, 2026.

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