By around eight in the morning, which was usually the time that the scent of freshly watered grass mingled with the aroma of parathas simmering in ghee, the music was in full swing. Shujaat was playing his sitar seated on the floor, attentively following Amir Khan, who continued to sit on the bed in front of him, lifting his hand to direct him. Jung Singh played a tanpura on one side of the room. The other tanpura was being played by Vilayat Khan. Everyone sat respectfully, facing the great singer, as if in a temple of music. Cups of tea floated in, and empty cups were refilled at least two
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