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

The Speaking Hand: Zakir Hussain and the Art of the Indian Drum (2003)

Documentary, Music, Biographical | India

Director: Sumantra Ghosal

Channel 4 +1 | Tuesday, 9 May 2017 | 04:15

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Tuesday, 9 May 2017 04:15

Tuesday, 9 May 2017 03:15

SYNOPSIS

Charting the life and work of Zakir Hussain, India's preeminent tabla player, through a series of concerts and interviews.

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Zakir Hussain

Himself

RUNTIME: 104 min

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