Wednesday, August 23, 2006

American winning Sitar Competition

A cricket in court of Akbar

In the winter of 2003, New York-based musician Andrew Mendelson won the gold medal at the largest music competition in Rajasthan, India — becoming the first American to ever win the title of Sur Nur champion. He is now set to return to India to defend his title and capture this spectacle on film. Along the way, he will explore and celebrate the rich tradition of North Indian Classical Music.

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