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The Speaking Hand: Zakir Hussain and the Art of the Indian Drum

Sumantra Ghosal, 2003

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May 13, 2004 7:00 PM
$6 students (tickets required)
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The Speaking Hand charts the life and work of Zakir Hussain, India's preeminent tabla player and a favorite of Wexner Center world music fans.

The stunning two-part documentary features exclusive concert footage of Hussain and other prominent exponents of Indian classical music and dance, including Ravi Shankar, Birju Maharaj, and Mickey Hart. (52 mins. each part)

Series Credits

Cinema India! Showcase 2004 was curated and organized by Radha Welt Vatsal. Presenting sponsors are the New York Times and India Abroad.

Presented by the Wexner Center with support from DLZ Corporation.

Season Support

Support for the 2003-04 film/video season provided by the Rohauer Collection Foundation and the Corporate Annual Fund of the Wexner Center Foundation.

Contemporary films, international films, and visiting filmmakers presentations presented with support from the Ohio Arts Council.
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Past

The Speaking Hand: Zakir Hussain and the Art of the Indian Drum

May 13, 2004 7:00 PM EST
$6 students (tickets required)
$4 members
Become a Member