Ali Akbar Khan talking about "Sa" and the "Tanpura" instrument...

Sa "The torch for your ear.

See the light, then follow it.

Always hear Sa. If you don't listen, you forget the Sa."

Pointing to the Tanpura,

"This is boss."

Remembering and honoring my teacher, Maestro Ali Akbar Khan

while preparing to sing, opening for @susmitadatta_official at @heartwoodsoundstage Presented by @pulparts this Sunday, 10/08