Yves Billon
Director
Banaras - Music from the Ganges (1992)
Presents a musical journey through the area surrounding the Ganges. Focuses on Benares, Ustad Bismillah Khan, a musician influenced by Indian musical traditions, and the Shehnai, an oboe-type instrument. Other masters performing are Girja Devi, Lacchu Maharaj, Jotin Bhattacharya, N. Rajam.
Genres: Documentary, Music
Production Companies: Les Films du Village, La Sept-Arte
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Runtime: 70 min.
Released: April 23, 1992
Status: Released
Certification: NR