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Maximum India
an Exploration of Indian Music
The music of India is as diverse as its many cultures. India has over a billion people and hundreds of dialects and languages spread across the seventh largest country in the world, but there is still an undeniable “sound” that makes Indian music unmistakable. This 3-part audio series, hosted by PBS journalist Hari Sreenivasan, explores different aspects of Indian music: Indian musical instruments; the styles of music across India; and what makes Indian music unique—and where it is going.
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4.3 stars from 18 ratings
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“Very interesting and entertaining. Love all the sounds. Wish it features longer segments of music thou.”
Crimzzen via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/04/11
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“Loved the history........had to listen twice. Fascinating how tunes, instruments can be so different from just a village away.”
Spicchic via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/26/11
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