Able Quote by John McLaughlin

I started playing music when I was about six and didn't discover Indian classical music until I was fifteen. So, essentially, I had a…

— Adnan Sami

When Indian musicians play a raga it's very restrictive. But, in a way these restraints are essential to liberate yourself through them, if that…

— John McLaughlin

I love Indian music very much, but I haven't studied that specifically.

— Lee Konitz

I had great difficulties learning to play initially because I could not think rhythmically properly, although it's an even-paced rhythm, I was not phrasing…

— Richard Meale

I've learnt music, since this is a part and parcel of growing up in a traditional Tamil Brahmin family. In fact, I've even given…

— Hema Malini

Growing up, I always had Indian music playing around the house.

— Jonita Gandhi

I started officially learning music when I was 14. I learnt Hindustani classical.

— Shruti Haasan

I come from a small village and have had no formal training in music or any classes from the masters of Indian classical music.

— Ilaiyaraaja

I had trained a bit in Bharatanatyam in the past but did not learn in depth. The same goes with jazz, western, and cinematic…

— Keerthy Suresh

Many classical musicians lack pulse and rhythmical strength and precision, so for us it was very important to acquire and learn those.

— Luka Sulic

The Indian music industry is evolving. It's open to a varied style of music and techniques now. This is the kind of mind set…

— Tanishk Bagchi

Since music is a reflection of our mindset and our culture, it is bound to change with time. I am glad that India is…

— Sonu Nigam