American griots..

NPR does story corps - some interesting stories..

After a blogging hiatus..

Kristof wins a Pulitzer. Bonds hits a home run at long last. Bay area rains on a brief break.

Intrepreting Ramayana - Smitha's troupe on stage in June - add to you calendars pls!

3wk's refreshing..take a listen

Smitha's resonating almost ..click for her desi podcast

Fusion Griot music from MAli