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Vishal Vaid's hypnotic song

Filmed Feb 2006 • Posted Sep 2009TED2006
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Vishal Vaid and his band explore a traditional South Asian musical form in this mesmerizing improv performance. Sit back and let his music transport you.

Vishal Vaid brings a modern perspective to the traditional music of India, creating melodies that evoke his culture’s past while shaping popular music’s future. Full bio »

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