‘Demystifying…’ the Bansuri: Episode 1

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Written By Kavi Pau

Episode 1: Introduction to the Bansuri

Episode 1 is an introduction to the Bansuri, a bamboo flute of Northern India. In this episode, we explore the Bansuri's history from temples to courts to concert halls as well as the different sounds and moods created on larger and smaller flutes.

In our 'Demystifying...' series, Third Culture Collective charts the history and origins of Indian instruments, looking at their sounds, typical techniques, notation and how composers of any level and culture can write for them.

Teymour Housego in conversation with Kavi Pau.

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‘Demystifying…’ the Bansuri: Episode 1
‘Demystifying…’ the Bansuri: Episode 1

Episode 1 is an introduction to the Bansuri, a bamboo flute of Northern India. In this episode, we explore the Bansuri's history from temples to courts to concert halls as well as the different sounds and moods created on larger and smaller flutes.

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Kavi Pau

Kavi Pau (b. 1996) is a British Indian music director, composer, singer and keyboardist based in London. Alongside his work as Artistic Director of the Third Culture Collective, he is also Director of Music at St Barnabas Church, Ealing and is the Founder Director of Ensemble 1517, a choir specialising in the music of the Lutheran Reformation. He combines these posts with regular freelance activities and also teaches at the University of Cambridge.

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