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    The Bauls of Bengal

    The Bauls of Bengal are an exotic sight with their colorful robes, eyes rolling, hips swaying and their singing in high keening voices. Listen to their live performance on Cafe L.A.

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    By Tom Schnabel • May 3, 1997 • 1 min read

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