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Classical Music of North India

Synopsis
The master musician of North India, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, demonstrates a short example of North Indian classical music. He plays the instrument which he has helped to make famous in India and abroad, the sarode. In this performance he is assisted by the tabla player, Pandit Mahapurush Misra, and his own son, Ashish Khan, playing the drone instrument, the tanpura.*
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 12 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1967
Availability
Hire
Subjects
Music
Keywords
ethnomusicology; India; instrumental music

Credits

Contributor
Daniel Grinstead; Robert Garfias

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Sponsor

Name

University of Washington Archives of Ethnic Music and Dance

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

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