The fading tune of tradition
As the tastes of India's younger generations evolve, a cultural staple — big, brass bands — struggles to survive
By
Sarah Eberspacher
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(Image credit: (AP Photo /Manish Swarup))

(Image credit: (AP Photo /Manish Swarup))

(Image credit: (AP Photo /Manish Swarup))

(Image credit: (AP Photo /Manish Swarup))

(Image credit: (AP Photo/Manish Swarup))

(Image credit: (AP Photo /Manish Swarup))

(Image credit: (AP Photo /Manish Swarup))

(Image credit: (AP Photo /Manish Swarup))

(Image credit: (AP Photo /Manish Swarup))
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Sarah Eberspacher is an associate editor at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked as a sports reporter at The Livingston County Daily Press & Argus and The Arizona Republic. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.