LACMA (Venue Partner)
5905 Wilshire Blvd
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Song of the Dunes
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Thursday Feb 4, 2010 (7pm)
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Directions: LACMA is located on Wilshire Boulevard between Fairfax and Curson avenues—midway between Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica. From the Santa Monica Freeway (10), take Fairfax Avenue north 2 miles to Wilshire Boulevard.
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A sneak preview of the new feature documentary, Song of the Dunes. Untouchable caste musicians are trapped at the bottom of India's caste system. Battling life's struggles, they keep their spirit alive through music. Featuring His Highness Gaj Singh, Maharaja of Jodhpur, who is working to save the endangered musical traditions; and the Magnaniyar and Kalbeliya musicians of Rajasthan, India. A panel discussion with scholars in the field will follow the screening.
2009/color/82 min. | dir: Paula Fouce and William Haugse
Bing Theater | Free, no reservations
This program is made possible by the Southern Asian Art Council at LACMA.
