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Paul Wehage

How a Muslim convert from France introduced saxophone to Indian classical music in the 19th century

The contributions of Ali Ben Sou Alle, a saxophonist in the Maharaja of Mysore’s royal band, are only just being discovered.

Paul Wehage
· Sep 04, 2017 · 03:30 pm
Ali Ben Sou Alle: Was this 19th century Frenchman the Pied Piper of Mysore?

He may have been director of the Royal Music for the Maharaja of Mysore. Or, he may have invented the story out of thin air.

Paul Wehage
· Jun 05, 2017 · 11:30 am