This podcast episode features an interview with saxophone player, composer, and bandleader Oded Tsour. Tsour discusses his new album, Isabela, and emphasizes the unique and ever-changing nature of his music. He explores the influence of raga and Indian classical music on his work, as well as the parallels between ragas and other musical traditions such as the blues. Tsour also delves into the evolution of his music from fear-focused to more hopeful themes, and describes the role of nature and the band members in his creative process. The interview highlights the contributions of each band member to the overall sound, as well as the valuable advice given by Manfred Eicher. Overall, this episode showcases the universality of music and how it can be deeply personal and expressive.
