Narada Michael Walden: podcast appearances and interviews

Narada Michael Walden, born on April 23, 1952, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as a drummer, primarily working within the jazz fusion genre. His performance credits include collaborations with notable artists such as John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Chick Corea, Jaco Pastorius, Tommy Bolin, Jeff Beck, Wayne Shorter, Weather Report, and Allan Holdsworth. After receiving mentorship from Quincy Jones, Walden transitioned into a role as a songwriter and producer. In this capacity, he worked extensively during the 1980s and 1990s with numerous R&B artists including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Stacy Lattisaw, Angela Bofill, Jermaine Stewart, Tevin Campbell, and Mariah Carey, among others. In 2020, Walden became the drummer for Journey, replacing Steve Smith. He served as one of two drummers in the band alongside Deen Castronovo before leaving in 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to the band's album Freedom, which was released in 2022, serving as a co-producer and performer on the album.