Music gives the soul this inner self-expression, a voice. It gives the soul a sound, the sound of the Muse.

When I heard Grateful Dead music, I knew that it was the most powerful force on the planet.

Music gives the soul this inner self-expression, a voice. It gives the soul a sound, the sound of the Muse.

Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood, we are a rhythm machine, that’s what we are.

Egyptian drumming happens to be a favorite of mine. It's a really simple instrument, but it's really difficult to play. You can take it anywhere with you - you can play it in your room, in an airport. It's very quiet, so you explore the quiet side.

Adventures don't begin until you get into the forest. That first step is an act of faith.

What is the best music is impossible to define. Just because it's played by a virtuoso player, doesn't mean it's great music. It might not reflect the soul of a people, which is really my criteria for great music.