Banaras - Music from the Ganges (1992)

Banaras - Music from the Ganges (1992) poster

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.

Director: Yves Billon
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date:
Production: Les Films du Village, La Sept-Arte
Country: France
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banaras - Music from the Ganges about?
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.
Who directed Banaras - Music from the Ganges?
Banaras - Music from the Ganges was directed by Yves Billon.
How long is Banaras - Music from the Ganges?
Banaras - Music from the Ganges has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Banaras - Music from the Ganges?
Banaras - Music from the Ganges is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Banaras - Music from the Ganges produced?
Banaras - Music from the Ganges was produced in France.