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Date
October 27, 2009
- Time 12 noon
- Location Washington, D.C.
- Price
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The Mountain Music Project: A Musical Odyssey from Appalachia to Himalaya follows the journey of two traditional musicians, mandolinist Tara Linhardt and fiddler Danny Knicely, from the hills of Virginia to the mountains of rural Nepal, where they explore the extraordinary connections between Appalachian and Himalayan folk music and culture, particularly with the traditional musicians of the Gandharba caste. The Gandharbas were once the wandering minstrels of rural Nepal, though today their traditions are at risk of extinction as radio, television, and recorded music encroach upon rural Nepali life. Throughout the film, we hear the words, wisdom, and anecdotes of elderly musicians from both Virginia and Nepal, who guide us through this unique musical marriage.
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Introduced by filmmaker Jake Penchansky with a special appearance by musicians Tara Linhardt and Danny Knicely.
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