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Sacred Tradition and Spectacular Ritual

Evocative photos and music introduce some of the performers in William Dalrymple's "Nine Lives" programs at Asia Society Centers in Washington, New York, and San Francisco. more
In Concert: North India's Spiritual Emissaries

The Gundecha Brothers keep India's traditional Dhrupad music alive and well in the 21st century. more
An Ancient Art and A New Experience

Writing in 1961, Yehudi Menuhin suggests Western music is "particularly ripe for Indian influence." more
Ravi Shankar: A Life in Music

Asia Society salutes India's music legend on his 90th birthday. more
Alim Qasimov, Innovator in Tradition

Azerbaijan's great singer explains the mugham tradition to a Western audience. more
'Madhyahana,' or Music for the Afternoon

In Houston, a program of Indian classical music unfolds beneath Mark Rothko's paintings. more
Iranian Sounds of Peace

Acclaimed Iranian father and son present an East/West "musical dialogue" at Carnegie Hall. more
Inside 'The Music Room' with Namita Devidayal

Namita Devidayal discusses her memoir 'The Music Room,' a bestseller in her native India. more
Journeys with Kabir: Prahlad Singh Tipanya in Concert

Indian folk singer Prahlad Singh Tipanya brings Kabir's lyrics to life at the Asia Society. more
The Voice and Spirituality

Panel offers pan-Asian perspective on singing and sacred tradition. more
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