KGNU’s Monte Dube interviews Laraaji at the Big Ears Music Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2024. Laraaji, a musician who’s been creating uplifting meditative music for over 60 years, discusses his life’s calling. He shares how his music serves as a medium for divine, non-linear connections, and recounts his upbringing in Philadelphia, where he learned various instruments. He also touches on his process of composition through meditation, recent album releases, and upcoming performances.