Manu Katché - It's In Our DNA

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Manu Katché is a French drummer and songwriter of Ivorian descent. He has worked extensively as a session musician, notably with Sting and Peter Gabriel, and his solo albums as a bandleader are largely in the jazz fusion style. From 2003 to 2007, he was one of the four judges in the TV-show Nouvelle Star, the French version of the Idol series. He was the most feared judge for his wit and his severe judgment about the groove, rhythm and tempo of the singing contestants! In this interview, he discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life.

Topics include; Nathan East, Peter Gabriel, Glyn Johns , Daniel Lanois, Tony Levin, Andy Fairweather Low, Simon Oslender, Joe Satriani, Sting, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, The Dynacord Rhythm Stick, The Manu Katché Institute, Nouvelle Star, Real World Studios, The Yamaha Manu Katché Signature HipGig Jr...and espresso!

Songs that are discussed:
Brand New Day by Sting
Hear That Voice Again by Peter Gabriel
Island of Souls by Sting
La Tristesse Amoureuse de la Nuit by Tony Levin
Moroccan Sunset by Joe Satriani
Red Rain by Peter Gabriel
Shaking The Tree by Peter Gabriel
This Is The Picture (Excellent Birds) by Peter Gabriel

*Listen to Glow by Manu Katché at the end of this episode.

Recorded September 2026 on the phone between Paris, France and Palmdale, CA.

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CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org.