The mathematics of rhythm are universal. They don't belong to any particular culture.
John McLaughlinAt the risk of sounding hopelessly romantic, love is the key element. I really love to play with different musicians who come from different cultural backgrounds.
John McLaughlinMusic speaks from spirit to spirit and in that sense you could call it a true spiritual language.
John McLaughlinAbsolutely, all guitars are different. You can go into a store and grab five guitars, all the same model, and even though they look identical they're not identical. They play differently, they feel a bit different and they sound slightly different.
John McLaughlin