Facets Of Our Music, Our Instruments (04.04 Mins.)
Channel: Indian Diplomacy
Date: 2011-07-11

"From sound, all the creation began", it is said in the Vedas. 'Facts of Our Music, Our Instruments' are about the sound of India: Indian music and musical instruments. The film shows the history of Indian music and instruments, the basics of these and the exponents of each instrument. Along with the classical music, different types of instruments used in Indian music are introduced, including the folk instruments. The film also incorporates performances by well known artists like Pt. Hariprasad Chausaria (Flute), L. K. Pundit (vocal), etc. Performance by a Baul singer of West Bengal demonstrates the richness of Indian folk music through his songs. These performances and the narration together bring out the life of Indian music.