In this inspiring episode of #UnstoppableWoman, host Shailja Saraswati interviews renowned classical musician and artist Nirali Kartik. Nirali talks about her early passion for music, nurtured by a musical family environment, and her journey into classical music despite not coming from a hardcore classical music family. 

She discusses the importance of discipline, the joy of learning, and the experience of creating and collaborating through her innovative platform, Maati Baani, with her husband. Together, they fuse diverse musical genres, spotlighting folk music and bringing it to the global stage. Nirali also touches on the impact of AI on the arts, her views on patience and persistence, and offers insightful advice for aspiring musicians. 

Don’t miss this episode as she shares her experiences performing globally, the essence of different ragas, and the unstoppable spirit that drives her artistic endeavours.

00:00 Introduction

01:30 Meet Nirali Kartik: A Musical Journey

01:52 Early Musical Influences and Training

05:02 The Importance of Discipline in Music

10:20 Creating Maati Baani: A Fusion of Worlds

17:46 The Role of Patience and Persistence in Art

23:51 Debating the Role of AI in Art

24:38 Empowerment Through AI

26:23 Travel and Concerts

26:58 Coping with Tough Days

28:17 Social Media and Mental Health

29:57 Current and Future Projects

30:42 Hobbies and Interests

31:32 Quick Bites: Fun Questions

38:11 The Unstoppable Spirit

41:09 Conclusion and Farewell