The tanpura is synonymous with Indian classical music. The sitar-like musical instrument has a long, wooden neck with four strings attached to a bulbous base that acts as the sound chamber. This base ...

India's traditional musical instruments reflect the cultural richness and craftsmanship that has evolved through time. Skilled artisans craft these instruments from locally sourced bamboo and wood, ...

He even traveled to Mt. Gilead, Ohio, the site of the Ohio Gourd Festival. There, he met outsider folk artist Minnie Black, then in her 80s, the grand dame of all gourd enthusiasts, not to mention the ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The tanpura is synonymous with Indian classical music. The sitar-like musical instrument has a long, wooden neck with four strings attached to a ...