   First, there is the radio program, "Music From India" broadcast from 7 - 9 pm every Sunday night on WDUQ. During the first 90 minutes they play popular (film) music, but the last half hour is devoted to classical music, often with a little music lesson thrown in. We have been listening to this program since 1974, when we returned from a trip to India, long enough so that the tones sound very familiar and comfortable to our ears.  Then there is SPIC MACAY - the Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth - a group sponsored by CMU which brings classical musicians to CMU for free concerts (and not limited to students). These musicians stay in Pittsburgh over several days and present classes and demonstrations to the CMU music students. The Pitt Music Department also brings classical Indian musicians to Pittsburgh for concerts at the Frick Fine Arts theater at very reasonable price. These masters also give classes and demonstrations to the Pitt music students. Through the efforts of these two organizations, we have been able to hear the following artists in person: |
