Devotion, Sonic Buddhism, Song of Songs

Studio 360

We explore the art of devotion. Host Kurt Andersen and novelist Mark Salzman talk about artistic expressions of religious devotion. We uncover the trance-like qualities of Qawwali singing and look at the rich imagery of Eastern Orthodox iconography. And we hear the unique sound of one-handed pianist Gary Graffman.

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