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Indian Brass Bands

From PRI (Opens in new window) and WNYC (Opens in new window)

When the British withdrew from India in the late 1940s, they left behind railroads, cricket, and... tubas. Rob Weisberg explains how the brass instruments cast off by the British army have become an integral part of India's musical culture.

Music Playlist

  1. Holyrood

    Artist: Band of HM Royal Marines
    Album: The Music of Kenneth Alford
    Label: Chandos
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  2. 'Upe 'o Fusipala

    Artist: Taufa'ahau College Band
    Album: Ifi Palasa:Tongan Brass
    Label: Pan
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  3. Highlife Hymn

    Artist: Peace Brass Band
    Album: Frozen Brass: Africa and Latin America
    Label: Pan
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  4. Man Chali

    Artist: Jaipur Kawa Brass Band
    Album: Fanfare du Rajasthan
    Label: Iris Musique
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  5. Disco Bhangra

    Artist: Prakash Band
    Album: Disco Bhangra: Wedding Bands from Rajasthan
    Label: Disk Union
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  6. Jhumar

    Artist: Village Band
    Album: Disco Bhangra: Wedding Bands from Rajasthan
    Label: Disk Union
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  7. Piya Tu Ab To Aaja

    Artist: Asha Bhosle and R. D. Burman
    Album: The Rough Guide to Bollywood
    Label: World Music Network
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  8. Piya Tu Ab To Aaja

    Artist: Shyam Brass Band
    Album: Street Music Volume 2
    Label: Tips

  9. Tequila

    Artist: Prakash Band
    Album: Disco Bhangra: Wedding Bands from Rajasthan
    Label: Disk Union
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  10. Moriya

    Artist: Jaipur Kawa Brass Band
    Album: Fanfare du Rajasthan
    Label: Iris Musique

  11. Choli Ke Peeche

    Artist: Bollywood Brass Band
    Album: Movie Masala
    Label: Emergency Exit Arts

  12. Choli Ke Peeche - Bhangra Mix

    Artist: Bollywood Brass Band
    Album: Movie Masala
    Label: Emergency Exit Arts