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“Grandfather Gandhi” Authors Speak at Texas Book Festival

November 4, 2014

The twang of a sitar paired with the accompaniment of tabla were a reminder that one can always find beauty in this world. The morning “raga” transported the room to the streets of Kolkata. Tears streamed from the eyes of a few members of the audience, elicited by the harmonic passion flowing from each musician, as they played the tranquil piece.