IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This reed organ was made by Alexandre ...

The harmonium’s story is a fascinating blend of ancient innovations, colonial influence, and cultural adaptation. While it’s now deeply woven into the fabric of Indian classical and devotional music, ...

This is the story of a musical instrument that was birthed, died, and was reborn in the 230 or so years of its existence. The harmonium was conceived in the West, but today largely resides in the East ...