The Caste System

Introduction and Project Information Untouchables Musicians In India musicians are part of the lowest caste  They are Harijans gods children which used to be known as untouchables  Though their music is enjoyed by many the act of playing some of these instruments is considered to be unclean  The saliva that is being blown into the horns is thought to be very unhygienic there for not fit for people in higher castes to play these instruments

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