Wednesday World Beat: The Range of The Sitar

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Words By J-man

The sitar is one of the most complex and interesting instruments. In its origins we have the Indian culture to thank. Throughout time the instrument itself has grown from what would be considered to many as world music, and found it way into everything from pop to psychedelic music.

Ravi Shankar:



George Harrison's Lesson From Ravi:



Family Funktion:



C2B3 w/ Gabby La La:



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