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Diwali Family Day: Ganesha's Favorite Hand Drum With Sameer Gupta

NEW YORK, October 30, 2021 — Part of Asia Society’s virtual Diwali, percussionist Sameer Gupta demonstrates how the tabla connects with the holiday. The audience will learn some tabla/drum rhythm language, how to use claps and waves to listen, and much more. (51 min., 17 sec.)

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Policy
 /  New York

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Arts
 /  India

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 /  New York

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 /  Washington, D.C.

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 /  Hong Kong

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 /  New York

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 /  Hong Kong

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Arts
 /  New York

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