Mystic troubadours sing from three religious traditions

Mystic troubadours in India and Bangladesh have been singing songs that draw from the teachings of Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism. They’re called The Baul. Reporter Philip Salata takes us inside a musical tradition that goes back hundreds of years.

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