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India's Song - Meet John Singh, Rajisthani Maverick, who is single handedly trying to save traditional Indian music from extinction. A must see for all Indian music lovers!
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The Language of Dance - Though Bharatanatyam dance has Hindu origins, it is now practiced by Hindus and non-Hindus alike for its beauty and story telling capabilities. Come learn the language of dance.
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Rocky Dawuni - Jerusalem - Reggae rock star Rocky Dawuni pays musical tribute to Jerusalem, a holy place cherished by many.
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Jack's Music Class - Jack Johnson returns to his Elementary School and teaches kids about the importance of recycling.
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Bamboo Flute - Simple to make and easy to carry, the bamboo flute has been a favored instrument in China for centuries. Many elderly people, particularly those living in the rural countryside, will often take out their flute during lunchtime and play it by a nearby brook or stream.
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Ruan - The ruan is a Chinese musical instrument with a long history that stretches back 2,000 years. It is similar to a banjo, with a fretted neck, circular body, and four strings.
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Throat Singing - Inuit throat singing is a unique and enchanting form of musical expression. A mixture of husky chanting and low growling, throat singing is a competition in which the first person to laugh, stop, or run out of breath loses.
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Drums and Dance - The djembe, common throughout all of West Africa, is a skin-covered hand drum shaped like a large goblet. Watch as people come together to perform traditional African dance to the beat of this drum.
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