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American violinist Ariana Kim visits India to explore Carnatic music • May 29, 2025, 7:39 AM ET (PBS)

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Also Known As	Karnatic music • Karnatik music

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Indian music padam South Asian music tala Hindustani classical music tabla sitar veena raga sarod alap nagaswaram tambura

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T. Balasaraswati

Indian dancer and singer

Purandaradasa

Indian poet and composer

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