Heartistry

Jim Santi Owen @jimsantiowen is an American percussionist, educator, performer, composer and producer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Drumming since the age of 8, he has devoted nearly 30 years to the study of the classical percussion traditions of North and South India with tabla maestro Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri and South Indian master percussionists, the late T.H. Subash Chandran and K. Sekar. Jim has also studied Jazz and African drumming and dance. Having worked with an impressive and extensive list of internationally renowned artists, Jim is also a featured composer/producer for Facebook's Sound Collection which features nearly 150 of his tracks. One of Jim's greatest gifts is being a dedicated teacher - often introducing children and adults of all ages to the universality of music and rhythm through his vast knowledge of various percussive traditions. Jim's profound and never ending desire to learn from others, as well as share without limits, is a beautiful and exemplary model of collaborative spirit.

What is Heartistry ?

Heartistry is a podcast hosted by Farah Yasmeen Shaikh, international Kathak dance artist, choreographer and instructor.

Through Heartistry, Farah is in conversation with artists and creatives from across the globe. Each guest demonstrates a passion, compassion and commitment to their respective life paths.

Listen LIVE on Fridays at 9pm PST on RUKUS AVENUE RADIO on the iHeartRadio app.