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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