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Man playing tin whistle, Agra, India - 1
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Man playing tin whistle, Agra, India - 1
Indian tin whistle player with a luxuriant silver beard, and wearing a deep blue turban, plays his tin whistle in Agra, India Date: 1986
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1986 Agra Bearded Busker Eighties Eyes Flageolet Hirsute Musician Penny Poor Poverty Shoulders Turban Whistle
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This evocative photograph captures the introspective moment of an Indian tin whistle player, his hirsute face framed by a luxuriant silver beard and a deep blue turban. The year is 1986, and the location is the bustling city of Agra, India. With his penetrating brown eyes locked in a trance, the musician's fingers dance nimbly over the tin whistle, coaxing out haunting melodies that seem to carry the weight of the world. The image transports us to the 1980s, a time when such scenes of simple, unadulterated artistry were a common sight on the streets of India. The musician's white, worn clothing and the dusty, uneven ground beneath his feet speak to the poverty that was a stark reality for many during this era. Yet, despite the hardships, the man's unwavering focus and deep connection to his music remain undeterred. This powerful portrait offers a glimpse into the soul of a man whose art transcends the boundaries of time and place, leaving a profound impact on all who bear witness to his performance.
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