In this episode, join us as Gilles sits down with two special guests: Surya Botofasina and Carlos Niño, recorded after their set on the We Out Here Main Stage with André 3000.
Surya Botofasina is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and bandleader whose new album is set for release on Spiritmuse Records this October. Guided by the mentorship of Alice Coltrane, he has worked with a diverse pool of artists, from spiritual jazz colossus Alice Coltrane and the harpist and vocalist Radha Botofasina, to Lakecia Benjamin, Carlos Niño & Friends, Nate Mercereau, Brandee Younger, Reggie Workman, Roy Cambell, Jr., Amel Larrieux, DMC, GURU of Gangstarr, Joey BadA$$, Keyon Harrold, Hilary Duff, and many more.
Carlos Niño is a producer, DJ, musician and founder of the label Spiritual Jazz Records. With a career spanning over two decades, he has collaborated with artists such as Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Photay and Kamasi Washington.
In this conversation, Gilles delves into the musical journeys of both Surya and Carlos, exploring their inspirations and creative processes.