Symphonies And Epiphanies

How immersion in Indian classical music uncovered a piece of me

Today is the beginning of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. It is one of the main anchors to my Indian roots that has always been part of our family traditions.

I don’t speak Hindi, the main language spoken in North India, nor do I speak Bhojpuri, the dialect spoken in my village. I have a few words, and when I go home to India I pick up some more, …