What Makes Indian Music Unique?
Indian music typically contains no harmony, can be completely improvised, and is rarely written down. So how do Indian musicians manage to play togeth...
Maximum India: an Exploration of Indian Music
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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. For more, visit http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/students/kc-connections/maximum-india
The Styles and Types of Indian Music
The geographic, language, and cultural diversity of India contributes to a broad range of musical styles within Indian music. Certain folk styles and ...
The Instruments of Indian Music
Do you know which drum can speak? Or what instrument is made from a pumpkin? In this segment, we’ll learn about the many instruments that define the s...