Banyan Roots

Lucia Thomas

Banyan Roots is a podcast series in which songs and discussions from the Baul and Fakir, musical mystics of West Bengal, India and Bangladesh, guide conversations on history, ethnomusicology, and spirituality. Come curious listeners—musicians, scholars, spiritual seekers, and anyone drawn to traditional music and living devotional practices.
Featuring original field recordings of spontaneous jams and interviews with Baul musicians and teachers, each episode explores different themes of Baul philosophy - from awareness of the body and the breath, to the tangled roots of Bengal’s devotional traditions: Vaishnava Kirtan, Sufi Qawwali, and even traces of Vajrayana Buddhism. Listeners will be taken on an immersive journey through the remote villages of Bengal, experiencing aurally the chaotic streets, the heated debates, and the intoxicated mad music.
Banyan Roots is produced by Gene Nemirovsky and distributed by Amplisounds Radio.

No. of episodes: 5
Latest episode: 2026-05-22
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How many episodes are there of Banyan Roots?

There are 5 episodes avaiable of Banyan Roots.

What is Banyan Roots about?

We have categorized Banyan Roots as:

Music
Music History

Where can you listen to Banyan Roots?

Banyan Roots is available, among others places, on:

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When did Banyan Roots start?

The first episode of Banyan Roots that we have available was released 17 January 2026.

Who creates the podcast Banyan Roots?

Banyan Roots is produced and created by Lucia Thomas.