This was an afternoon of virtuoso playing by the only woman teacher and performer of the santoor in the tri state, NJ, NY Conn, area. The santoor, aka hundred stringed lute, is a kind of hammer dulcimer, played by striking the strings with sticks. It's an amazingly intricate and complex sound, wonderful to be up close to see and hear. Westerners as well as Indians filled the hall to capacity.
If you Google on santoor beautiful Indian music, you can find similar recitals.
Deepal is also an acclaimed singer, though today was all about the santoor. And it was like being carried away from all your cares.
This post had a long delay since storms knocked out WiFi in the region since early yesterday afternoon. Restored now so I'm seizing the day in case it happens again.
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