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Anand Bhagat Shares Vision as India’s Djembe Ambassador in ETV Bharat Interview
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🗓 27 Sep 2026, 02:49 AM
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In an interview with ETV Bharat, Anand Bhagat described himself as India's unofficial ambassador of the West African djembe drum. He spoke about his passion for the instrument and his aim to spread its rhythms across the country.
In the ETV Bharat interview, Anand Bhagat highlighted his role as India’s unofficial ambassador of the djembe, a traditional West African drum known for its deep, resonant tones.
He recounted how his fascination with the instrument began during a cultural exchange program and why he feels compelled to introduce its rhythms to Indian audiences.
Bhagat emphasized the importance of cross‑cultural musical exchange and expressed hope that more musicians will explore the djembe’s versatile sound in contemporary compositions.
Concluding the conversation, he encouraged young percussionists to learn the djembe as a way to broaden their artistic horizons and connect with global musical traditions.
He recounted how his fascination with the instrument began during a cultural exchange program and why he feels compelled to introduce its rhythms to Indian audiences.
Bhagat emphasized the importance of cross‑cultural musical exchange and expressed hope that more musicians will explore the djembe’s versatile sound in contemporary compositions.
Concluding the conversation, he encouraged young percussionists to learn the djembe as a way to broaden their artistic horizons and connect with global musical traditions.