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  • Interviewing Shanta Rao

    1964

    Studs learns about the musical traditions of South India with dancer Shanta Rao. She is accompanied by musicians Mr. Natarajan and Mr. Krishnappa.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Ravi Shankar with sitar

    Discussing the techniques, philosophy, histories, and instruments of classical Indian music and interviewing Ravi Shankar

    Oct. 26, 1961

    Discussing the techniques, philosophy, histories, and instruments of classical Indian music with Ravi Shankar. Includes Ravi Shankar playing the sitar, tambura, and tabla among other instruments.

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