Introducing the Music of India
Description
Over thousands of years, music has woven through India's rich culture. Though Indian music has changed and diversified, tradition remains strong. This program introduces the origins and cultural relevance of music in India. Indian Classical, Folk and Bollywood melodies and rhythms are discussed. Demonstrations of how to play widely used instruments - the bansuri, tanpura, sitar, tabla, and kinjira - will be of particular interest to music students.
Runtime
15 min 35 sec
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