Japanese learns 'dhrupad' Indian vocal music in Bhopal

Umakant Gundecha (L), a master singer of the "dhrupad" classical Indian vocal music, teaches the art to leading Japanese disciple So Inoue (C) in Bhopal in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on Jan. 30, 2015. Dhrupad is said to have a history of over 1,000 years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo