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The legendary band Shakti are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a new album and tour. Read the interviews with Zakir Hussain and Shankar Mahadevan of Shakti beginning on page 28.

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“Bridging America and the Indian Subcontinent.”

August 2023 Issue # 303

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