Nash Naubert is an international flautist who excels at contemporising the ancient and beautiful strains of Indian Classical music. Nash learned flute under the tutelage of none other than basuri maestro Padmabhushan Hariprasad Chaurasia.
Herald Café: How does it feel to be performing in Goa?
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Nash Naubert: For me, it is a big honour to perform at the 34th Suashree Kesarbai Kerkar Sangeet Samaroh, to perform with big artistes whom I have been admiring for their music for years. I am so honoured and thankful to the Kala Academy for giving me this opportunity.
HC: What is the response you receive from the public when they see a foreigner performing Indian classical music?
NN: The response is overwhelming. They get happy to see a foreigner coming and learning their culture. Over here, there are incredibly intricate art forms. Some of the greatest thing touched over here is the yoga health system. Hindustani music is another one that belongs in the same group. It should be known by everyone and it deserves to be and that’s why I am here. It deserves to be.
HC: What drew you to this music?
NN: I was drawn to learning different music forms. My university courses related to music around the world and English literature. Back then, Pandit Ravi Shankar was the person who brought this type of music to the west. It was at that time that I made the decision to learn music. I ended up in Varanasi where I learnt more about it I got deeper into it. (Pandit) Hariprasad influenced me as I would get carried away whenever I would listen to the speakers. I remember those moments vividly.
HC: Is it true that you are fond of Goan classical music? Tell us more about your idea of a travel show.
NN: Yes. You are right! It incorporates Hindustani classical music. Eventually, we will cover Carnatic music as well. We want to cover all the cities in Goa that are hosting festivals like Surashree Kesarbai Kerkar Sangeet Samaroh. We want to, in a way, showcase the history, culture, different sights to see, etc. We would be meeting artists and interviewing them; talk to them about the festivals. At the same time, we want to keep it for a broader audience.
