Fact #173172
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Fred Gaisberg, sometimes described as the first A+R man, visits The Classic Theatre in Calcutta, India, Asia, where he sees "a brass orchestra of about fourteen band instruments, including tambouras or drums." Gaisberg is, at this time, travelling around the world in search of musical artists to record for The Gramophone Company in London, England, UK, Europe.
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