The Power of Indian Raag Music | Ms. Gauri Yadwadkar | TEDxIIHMR U

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What if the music in our playlist could do more than entertain us?

In this thought-provoking TEDx talk, Gauri Yadwadkar explores the therapeutic potential of Indian Raag music and its connection with the human mind and body. Drawing from the ancient traditions of Indian classical music and emerging neuroscience research, she examines how specific raags may influence attention, emotional regulation, stress, and overall wellbeing.

From Raga Darbari and Jogiya to the ancient sound of Aum, the talk brings together tradition and modern science to ask a simple question: What if, instead of asking what music we like, we asked what music our brain needs today?

The talk offers a perspective on music not as a replacement for medicine, but as a potential companion to healthcare, self-care, and emotional wellbeing. Perhaps the most powerful medicine we carry every day isn’t in our pocket. It’s in our playlist. Head of Content / A&R (Non-Film) at Times Music, the label under Bennett, Coleman & Co.(Times Group), with over two decades on the music scene. She focuses on non-film repertoire, Indian classical, devotional, folk and independent music, with releases like 'Maula' featuring Gulzar (2018) and 'Saanwal', produced by Ustad Zakir Hussain. She is known for scouting nonmainstream talent; violinist Sunita Bhuyan credits Yadwadkar with signing her for an original
Bihu album after hearing her perform in Mumbai in 2010. She also sits on the jury of the Lokmat Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards and speaks on industry panels about women and emerging
artists in the music industry. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx